Roy Taylor

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About Roy Taylor

Dr. Taylor is a professional law enforcement executive with over 45 years of experience in a wide range of criminal justice positions. He is a sought-after consultant and speaker on police reform, crisis intervention, leadership, civil rights, community policing, and training. His insights and expertise are regularly featured in local and national media outlets. He has contributed to numerous professional forums through guest lectures, keynote speaking, training, and consulting. Areas of expertise include community program development, recruiting and selection, employee supervision and evaluation, budgeting, training, curriculum development, policies and procedures design and implementation, and public relations. Dr. Taylor is also a best-selling author; his most recent book is titled "Being a One Percenter." As an active member of several professional organizations, Chief Taylor is affiliated with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and serves as a board member of the Human and Civil Rights Section. He is also an active member of the Police executive research forum(PERF), and the Occoneechee Council for the Scouting Explorers program. Chief Taylor‘s notable accolades include the North Carolina Long Leaf Pine award, the National League of Municipalities community policing award, the IACP traffic safety program award, the Veterans of Foreign Wars police officer of the Year for North Carolina, and the NC Governor’s crime prevention award. Lieutenant Colonel Taylor served honorably for 24 years in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve as a Military Police Commander. He retired in March 2022. He held many significant roles throughout his career and earned the Bronze Star with Valor while serving in the Iraqi war theater. He was also awarded the Joint Achievement Medal as well as several other meritorious service awards. Dr. Taylor brings a wealth of experience and passion for civil rights and community-focused policing to his consulting practice. He specializes in Federal 1983 cases involving civil rights violations. He continues to make a significant impact on the future of Law Enforcement and Public Safety.