Port St Lucie S.W.A.T.

Lieutenant Carmine Izzo is the Assistant S.W.A.T. Team Commander in charge of operations and has been on the Team for over 12 years. He joined the Team in May of 1995 and rose through the ranks from entry. Lt. Izzo is a graduate of the 230th Session of the F.B.I National Academy and has recently earned his Master's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University.

		Sergeant Mike Beath is the S.W.A.T. Team Leader. Sgt. Beath is in the process of obtaining his Bachelor's Degree from Barry University. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools. Sgt Beath is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the S.W.A.T. Team.

		Sergeant Richard Del Toro is the Assistant S.W.A.T. Team Leader. Sgt. Del Toro has a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools. Sgt. Del Toro is responsible for daily operations as well as Team administrative duties.

		Officer Darren Lidbetter is assigned to the Entry Team. Ofc. Lidbetter is in the process of obtaining his Bachelor's Degree. He has been on the Team for over eight years and is our primary physical door breacher. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Erik Levasseur's primary assignment is to the Entry Team. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He has been on the Team for seven years and is the Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Operator. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Martin Ghobrial is assigned to the entry Team. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He has been on the Team for seven years. Ofc. Ghobrial is the eam's explosive breacher. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools. Ofc. Ghobrial has conducted training with the Department of Homeland Security, F.B.I., and Olive Security Group.

		Officer Russ Jackson is assigned to the Entry Team. He is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's Degree. He has been on the Team for five years. Ofc. Jackson is the Team's explosive breacher. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Adrian Caudell is assigned to the Entry Team. Ofc. Caudell has a Master's Degree in Publlic Administartion from Nova Southeastern University. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Tim Petronico is assigned to the Entry Team. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools. Ofc. Petronico is proudly serving and currently deployed in Iraq. The Port St Lucie S.W.A.T. Team's prayers are with the Petronico Family and wish him a safe return.

		Officer Joe Chamberlin is assigned to the Entry Team. Ofc. Chamberlin is in the process of obtaining his Bachelor's Degree. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Reece Kilner is assigned to the Entry Team. Ofc. Kilner has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Officer Steve Kim is assigned to the Entry Team. Ofc. Kim is in the process of obtaining his Bachelor's Degree. He has attended numerous basic, advanced, and specialized S.W.A.T. schools.

		Sergeant Steve Helseth is the Sniper Team Leader. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Sgt Helseth has attended basic and advanced S.W.A.T. schools as well as numerous advanced Sniper schools. All Sniper Team Personnel are trained and used as entry members when there is not a need for Snipers.

		Sergeant Paul Grohowski is assigned to the Sniper Team. He is in the process of obtaining his Master's Degree. He has attended basic and advanced S.W.A.T. schools as well as numerous advanced Sniper schools. All Sniper Team Personnel are trained and used as entry members when there is not a need for Snipers.

		Officer Rob Loupe is assigned to the Sniper Team. He is in the process of obtaining his Bachelor's Degree. He has attended basic and advanced S.W.A.T. schools as well as numerous advanced Sniper schools. All Sniper Team Personnel are trained and used as entry members when there is not a need for Snipers.

		Officer Carl Durbin is assigned to the Sniper Team. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He has attended basic and advanced S.W.A.T. schools as well as numerous advanced Sniper schools. All Sniper Team Personnel are trained and used as entry members when there is not a need for Snipers.

Command Element

Entry Team

Sniper Team

Command Element

Entry Team

Sniper Team

		Captain Joe D'Agostino is the Port St. Lucie S.W.A.T. Team Commander. Captain D'Agostino graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy and has a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He is one of the early members of the Port St Lucie S.W.A.T. Team.

		Lieutenant Carmine Izzo is the Assistant S.W.A.T. Team Commander in charge of operations and has been on the Team for over 12 years. He joined the Team in May of 1995 and rose through the ranks from entry. Lt. Izzo is a graduate of the 230th Session of the F.B.I National Academy and has recently earned his Master's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University.