Captain Ronald G. Crowson, born in Birmingham Alabama, has been employed by the City of Panama City Beach since March 10, 1983.  Captain Crowson was first hired by the Fire Department in 1983 and joined the Panama City Beach Police Auxiliary Program in 1984.  Captain Crowson went on to lateral transfer into the Police Department in 1986 and was assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division.  Captain Crowson worked through the ranks, becoming a Field Training Officer, and eventually becoming one of the first Traffic Accident Reconstructionist within the department’s history.  Captain Crowson also became one of the first certified K-9 Instructors within the department, receiving his training from the Alabama Canine Law Enforcement Officers Training Center, located in Tuscaloosa Alabama. He is also a Master Mason and a member of the Shaddai Shrine Temple.

Promoted to the rank of Captain in January of 2002 and assigned to the position of Administrative Division Commander since May of 2001, he is charged with supervising the department’s Communications Division, Auxiliary / Reserve Division, and Training / Grants.  Captain Crowson also maintains all the Police Officer’s records and certifications with F.D.L.E. Captain Crowson is also the departments information / technology officer and maintains all of the departments in house and mobile computer systems.