Background
Hughes, D. P. was born on February 5, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of W. O. and Gala (Studebaker) Hughes.
Hughes, D. P. was born on February 5, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of W. O. and Gala (Studebaker) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1970. Juris Doctor, University Miami, 1978.
Investigator Allen County Adult Probation Department, Fort Wayne, 1968—1970. Deputy sheriff Dade County Public Safety Department, Miami, Florida, 1970—1971. Staff assistant to chief Miami Shores Police Department, 1971—1978, project director, Burglary & Robbery Control Project, 1976—1978.
Chief, investigations Dade County Medical Examiner' General’ s Office, Miami, 1978—1980. Chief, operations Broward County Medical Examiner' General’ s Office, Fort Lauderdale, since 1980. Legal adviser Miami Shores Police Department, since 1981.
Instructor Southeast Florida Institute Criminal Justice, Miami, Broward County Criminal Justice Institute, Florida. Participant Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Goals Conference, Miami, 1975.
Counsel Florida Police Chiefs Legislation Committee. Member Dade Police Chief's Policy Committee. Member of American Association For Justice, American Bar Association, Broward County Police Chiefs Association, Florida Association Police Attorneys, Florida Police Chiefs Association, International Association Chiefs of Police (legal officers section), American Judicature Society, Florida Bar Association.
Married Bobbie Jane Schwaninger, July 18, 1981. Children: Michelle, Jon.