Hobbies/Sports:
Jogging; Coaching youth sports
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in General Science, Minor in Sociology and Political Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha (1987)
Charity:
Coach, Baseball Team; Coach, Wrestling Team
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to keeping an open mind and updated in the profession, and continuing his education in law enforcement and anti-terrorism.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because his great grandfather was a sheriff, his grandfather was an interim police chief, and he has always had a natural attraction to the field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Black's interview processing skills have earned him the nickname of "The Human Lie Detector" from his colleagues.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working in the violent crimes unit, including homicide and sexual crimes; Assisting other jurisdictions with their responsibilities to arrest and convict; Supervising the homicide investigation tracking system to help identify serial rapists and murderers
Awards/Honors:
Eagle Award, Douglas County Nebraska Federal Credit Union (2002); Alumni Career Achievement Award, Millard Educational Foundation Hall of Fame (2000); Hall of Fame, Douglas County Nebraska Federal Credit Union (1998); Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Omaha Nebraska Breakfast Optimist Club (1995)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Black plans to maintain his current position and attempt to expand the office's responsibilities across the state.