Captain Nichole Addazio is a 29-year-resident of Palm Beach County, a previous Wellington resident and Wellington High School graduate. Nichole has been employed with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) for 25 years, serving in law enforcement the past 23 years. Nichole’s career at PBSO began at 19-years-old as a Cadet while attending her undergraduate program at Florida Atlantic University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a double major in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She spent an additional two years working as a civilian in the organization before attending Palm Beach State College Police Academy in 2001. Nichole’s experience in the agency includes Road Patrol Deputy, Road Patrol Sergeant and Road Patrol Watch Commander. Her patrol experience was primarily in the Central and Northern Regions of Palm Beach County. In addition, Nichole has served in several specialty units to include the Organized Crime Bureau’s Gang Unit as a Detective, Special Victims Unit as a Detective and Unit Trainer for 8.5 years, Internal Affairs Division Sergeant, Use of Force Unit Sergeant, District 6 (West Boynton) Executive Officer, D19 (South Palm Beach) Executive Officer and most recently served as a Lieutenant in the Violent Crimes Division Gang Unit. Nichole completed her graduate program at Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2012, receiving a Master of Science Degree in Psychology. Nichole is a co-founder and previous Director of the Florida Women’s Law Enforcement Network, a non-for-profit corporation providing mentorship, training and leadership for women in law enforcement across South Florida, which operated between the years 2014 and 2019. Nichole has completed numerous training programs in supervision, leadership, use of force and investigations. Nichole is mother to a son and daughter.
