Michael G. Dieppa chosen as Mount Dora’s next police chief

Mount Dora has selected Michael G. Dieppa as its next police chief, bringing a veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department back to Florida.City Manager Vince Sandersfeld announced the selection Friday in an email shared with Channel 9. Dieppa is expected to begin in early December, although his official start date has not been finalized.The announcement follows the retirement of former Police Chief Michael Gibson, who announced plans to leave Aug. 1.Nearly 30 years of experienceDieppa brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as police chief in Chamblee, Georgia, and spending 27 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department, according to the city.He also holds a doctorate in education in leadership and innovation.“Following a comprehensive recruitment and selection process, I am confident that Dr. Dieppa brings the leadership experience, professional background, and commitment to public service necessary to continue moving our Police Department forward,” San