Current Inductees

Assistant Chief Larry Corbin’s law enforcement career began with the South Miami Police Department in 1987. At the beginning of his career as a patrol officer, he quickly distinguished himself with exceptional initiative and tactical aptitude, rising through the ranks by leading from the front and ultimately earning the appointment to assistant chief of police. A natural athlete, he earned a bronze medal in the 1988 Police Olympics in arm wrestling. His personnel file has over 200 recognitions, reflecting a career built on integrity. Amongst his most notable honors is the Silver Medal of Valor, which was awarded in 1997 for the arrest of two-armed robbery suspects following a chaotic three-way shootout. Then a motor officer, he identified one of the suspects that attempted to enter a closed business and took him down with force. As a result, he recovered over $50,000.

In the wake of the September 11^th terrorist attacks, Assistant Chief Corbin voluntarily deployed to New York City to assist the New York Police Department. He and other volunteers worked 12-hour shifts for 10 consecutive days. Assistant Chief Corbin has been a fierce advocate for juvenile diabetes after his own children were diagnosed and has assisted in creating police and family walk teams, raising over $37,000 between 2013 and 2018. In addition to his work fundraising for diabetes, he has also donated over 120 hours of his personal sick time to other members, volunteered for sport tournaments and food roasts, and coached sports for the community. His commitment to continued community engagement is unmatched.

Michael "Mick" McHale Nominated by the Florida Police Benevolent Association

Officer Michael “Mick” McHale began his career with the Sarasota Police Department in 1990 and served as a patrol officer, K-9 officer, narcotics detective, and K-9 sergeant prior to becoming the administrative sergeant in charge of the Canine Unit, Marine Patrol, Traffic Unit, and Honor Guard. He retired from the Sarasota Police Department after serving nearly 27 years. Officer McHale is currently a police officer at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

 Officer McHale also served on several committees throughout his career, including acting as chairman on the Committee on Political Education, where he was responsible for overseeing the evaluation and endorsement of candidates for elective office across the country, and serving for six years as a commissioner with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, where he was appointed by then Governor Charlie Crist.

 He continues to serve as the president of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the senior-vice president for the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), and the president of the Southwest Florida PBA. Prior to becoming the president of NAPO, Officer McHale served as an executive vice-president and sergeant at arms for NAPO, which represents around 1,000 professional police associations as well as over 270,000 sworn officers throughout the United States. In addition to his long-term work with NAPO, he has served the Southwest Florida PBA for the past 25 years.

 Officer McHale has over 25 years of community service, which includes serving five years as the public address announcer for North Port’s Pop Warner Football as well as serving 18 years as the public address announcer for North Port High School’s football program.  

Osie Lawton (O.L.) Raulerson, Jr. Nominated by the Florida Sheriffs Association

J. Harrell Reid Nominated by the Florida Sheriffs Association

Sheriff J. Harrell Reid (ret.) dedicated more than three decades to public service as sheriff of Hamilton County, Florida. First elected in 1988, he served nine consecutive terms, providing 36 years of steady leadership and becoming the longest-serving sheriff in Florida from 2013 until his retirement in December 2024. During that time, the Florida Sheriffs Association recognized him as the “Dean of the Sheriffs,” reflecting both his tenure and his leadership among peers.

 Sheriff Reid’s leadership extended beyond Hamilton County. In 2010, he served as the 99th president of the Florida Sheriffs Association during a critical period in Florida’s fight against the prescription drug epidemic. He helped lead statewide efforts to preserve the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and supported the passage of House Bill 7095 in 2011, which strengthened law enforcement’s ability to combat illegal pill mills and opioid abuse. 

From 1994 until his retirement, he served on the board of the Florida Sheriff’s Risk Management Fund, helping to ensure that sheriffs’ offices across the state had access to a reliable self-insurance program. Sheriff Reid also served with distinction on the Florida Medical Examiners Commission beginning in 1997. Over the course of nearly three decades, he was appointed to the commission by multiple Florida governors from different administrations.

 Widely respected by colleagues and community members alike, Sheriff Reid is known for his steady leadership, dedication to mentoring fellow law enforcement officers, and unwavering commitment to public safety. His career represents a lifetime of service not only to the citizens of Hamilton County, but to the entire state of Florida.

Daniel Slaughter Nominated by the Florida Police Chiefs Association

Chief Daniel W. Slaughter (ret.) began his career in law enforcement in 1992 with the Clearwater Police Department. His early assignments displayed his versatility and dedication with roles in community policing, the Emergency Response Team, Honor Guard, and as a detective investigating violent crime. As he worked up the ranks, he served in various positions, including Internal Affairs investigator and Special Operations commander. As the department’s accreditation manager, he promoted the highest standards of professionalism and accountability by leading the department’s reaccreditation effort in 2007.

 On August 7, 2014, Chief Slaughter was sworn in as the 13th chief of police for the Clearwater Police Department. As chief, he prioritized mental health support for officers, expanded community engagement, and improved police response using technology such as body-worn cameras and a real-time crime center. As chair of the Florida Police Chiefs Association Legislative Committee, he advocated for legislative and policy revisions regarding mental health treatment for public safety personnel, expanded competitive benefits for law enforcement, and imposed penalties for “swatting” and employment protections for law enforcement leaders. As a board member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), he helped to develop evidence-based policing practices that improved officer response to resistance, enhancing community relations and reducing crime. These reforms were crucial steps in enhancing transparency and accountability within law enforcement to strengthen public trust.

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