Steve Breakstone grew up in Pennsylvania.  He was enlisted in the US Army Infantry stationed in Alaska from 1984-87 and earned the Expert Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal.  Steve was a police officer in the City of Sarasota from 1987-2011.  He was selected as the Police Officer of the Year in 1992. He investigated persons crimes and homicides.  He was a Detective Sergeant of Detectives and retired from the department as a Lieutenant. He is divorced and the father of 4 children, aged 35, 23, and 18. A son was deceased at 17.  Steve authored the book, "Redemption of Joe".  He speaks fluent Spanish and is very involved in personal development and mentoring.