Colonel Eric Coleman leads the Department of Uniform Operations for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), overseeing all 20 patrol districts across the county. This includes 13 municipalities that contract with PBSO for law enforcement services, as well as the Field Operations Bureau and Support Services. Under his leadership, nearly 1,500 dedicated deputies and staff serve the residents and visitors of Palm Beach County with professionalism and integrity.

A resident of central Palm Beach County since 1973, Colonel Coleman brings over four decades of law enforcement experience to his role. Since beginning his career in 1985, he has risen through the ranks, holding diverse and critical assignments across the agency. His experience spans Uniform Operations, General Assignment Investigations, Homicide, the Special Victims Unit, Court Services, Internal Affairs, and Narcotics.

Colonel Coleman is a graduate of Barry University and an alumnus of several distinguished leadership and training programs, including the DEA Drug Unit Commander Academy, the FBI National Academy (Session #264), Leadership Palm Beach County (Class of 2020), and Leadership Florida Cornerstone (Class 42).

He is deeply rooted in the community he serves and is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement. Colonel Coleman is married and the proud father of four children.