Donna M. Kinsey, M.P.A. 
Police Major, (Retired) Professional BIOgraphy

Donna M. Kinsey began her career as a Law Enforcement Officer for the City of North Miami in 1980.

Early in her career, she developed a passion for training and career development. After serving as a Field Training Officer on patrol, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1996 and was assigned to the Training Unit where she developed the Department’s first set of Professional Hiring Standards.

After being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1999, she supervised the Domestic Violence Unit and the Community Resource Unit. She implemented the Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit and was appointed as the Department’s Firearms Range Master.

In 2002, she was promoted to the rank of Major. Her responsibilities included; Budget Administration, Accreditation, Property and Evidence, Records and Communications.

During her career, Major Kinsey received numerous recognitions and honors including being a three-time recipient of the Department’s top honor, the "Administrative Excellence” award.  She produced the North Miami Police Department’s 2004 Annual Report. As editor and feature writer, she saluted women in law enforcement and military women who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Major Kinsey was awarded the FBI 2007 “Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Award,” recognizing her contribution to women and her continued commitment to provide women with the tools necessary to succeed.

She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida, Summa Cum Laude and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Barry University, 4.0 GPA. She was the first female selected to attend the FBI National Academy in the history of her Department. She is a graduate of Session 222, and serves as a National Academy Miami Area Representative

Major Kinsey is widely known for community commitment and instituting the “DK Kid Club,” a volunteer neighborhood youth fitness program that she instituted after she graduated from the FBI National Academy. Her programs have been featured in various publications and on local news television stations.

Post retirement, Major Kinsey continues to pursue her passion as a Trainer. She lives in Virginia and enjoys devoting time to her husband, Glen and four children, Jason, Thomas, John and her daughter, Sarah.

She has instructed both general and high liability subjects, and is an Adjunct Professor at Johnson and Wales University , College of Business . She is the President and C.E.O. of TEC III , ( Training Enhancement Center ), a company that provides Executive Leadership Training and consulting to public & private organizations across the country.