Collier County Sheriff’s Office chief to speak on hate crimes

By Richard Price, CJD Committee member

The Catholic Jewish Dialogue (CJD) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is pleased to announce that Chief Jim Bloom of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office will present a program on hate crimes, a topic of deep interest to our community.

Chief Bloom is a 28-year veteran of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, rising through the ranks to increasingly responsible positions and currently serving as Chief of Operations. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree, Homeland Defense and Security, from the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS).

Chief Jim Bloom

A prominent member of the community, Chief Bloom has been actively involved with the Leadership Collier

Foundation, where he serves as a board member; Police Futurists International; Kiwanis Club of Naples; and Make-A- Wish Foundation.

The mission of the Leadership Collier Foundation (LCF) is to build a broad-based network of community leaders who enhance their leadership abilities and skills through continuing education, shared perspectives and community involvement. The goal is working toward solutions in the public interest and seeking to energize a network of local leaders to address public interest issues.

This free program will be presented via Zoom on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. (EST). Registration is necessary to receive the Zoom link. Please visit www.JewishNaples.org.