Commissioner Simpson administered the oath of office to Colonel Lee Adams at the Florida State Capitol
Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced a leadership transition for the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement and the appointment of Rick “Lee” Adams Jr. as its new director. Commissioner Simpson administered the oath of office to Colonel Lee Adams today at the Florida State Capitol. (Photos by FDACS)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced a leadership transition for the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement and the appointment of Rick “Lee” Adams Jr. as its new director. Commissioner Simpson administered the oath of office to Colonel Lee Adams today at the Florida State Capitol.
“First, I want to thank Colonel James Wiggins for his more than two decades of service to the state of Florida and his dedicated leadership of the Bureau of Agricultural Enforcement.” Commissioner Wilton Simpson said. “Colonel Lee Adams brings a level of excellence, professionalism and integrity that is in keeping with the tradition of the Agriculture Law Enforcement Administration. I am confident that his unique skills and experience will keep Floridians and businesses safe.”
Colonel Adams, who has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, will oversee the office, which has more than 230 sworn law enforcement officers. Colonel Adams began his law enforcement career with the Panama Beach Police Department before moving to the Bay County Sheriff’s Department. Most recently, Colonel Adams served with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for nearly 20 years in various research, intelligence, training, policy, officer protection and special operations roles. Colonel Adams earned his bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University.
The Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) conducts criminal investigations related to any matter over which the department has jurisdiction, protects consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices, and protects Florida’s agricultural industry from theft and other crimes. Protects, and protects Florida’s food and grocery health. Other Consumer Products In support of its mission, the Bureau of Agricultural Enforcement operates more than 20 agricultural ban stations throughout the state. Officers conduct vehicle inspections 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to protect Florida’s food supply and prevent the entry and spread of agricultural pests and diseases.
For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov.
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