L. Carl Herold serves as the Director of Gaming Enforcement for the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), where he leads the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)—Florida’s dedicated law enforcement unit with statewide authority to investigate and disrupt illegal gambling operations. Appointed in August 2022 as the inaugural director, Herold has built the division from the ground up, assembling a team of sworn special agents and criminal analysts charged with protecting Florida’s communities from the proliferation of unlawful gaming.

A Florida-certified law enforcement officer for over 45 years, Herold’s career spans critical leadership roles in public safety, including 33 years with the Florida Highway Patrol and executive appointments at the Florida Lottery’s Division of Security. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen high-stakes criminal investigations, major case operations, and interagency enforcement initiatives with both state and federal partners.

Under his leadership, the DGE has emerged as a frontline force in combating illegal slot machines, unlicensed casinos, and predatory gaming schemes that harm Florida consumers, undermine legitimate gaming enterprises, and threaten public trust. He has championed policy reforms to strengthen penalties for illegal gambling and led statewide outreach efforts to educate business owners, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors on the evolving threats posed by illicit gaming.

Director Herold is a recognized voice in Florida’s law enforcement and regulatory communities. He is a certified criminal justice instructor, a public speaker, and an advocate for enforcement strategies that are proactive, collaborative, and grounded in legal precision. A native of Tallahassee, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Thomas University and is currently completing his Master of Public Administration at the University of West Florida.

Chief Gary M. Snyder serves as the Chief of Law Enforcement for the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), where he provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the Division’s statewide law enforcement mission. In this capacity, he directs criminal investigations and enforcement initiatives targeting illegal gambling operations throughout Florida and works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and other government partners.

Chief Snyder brings more than four decades of law enforcement and public safety experience to the Commission. His career has included assignments in patrol, criminal investigations, narcotics and vice, homeland security, training, police administration, and executive command. His experience encompasses complex criminal investigations, organized crime and narcotics enforcement, multi-agency operations, emergency management, personnel management, policy development, and the planning and coordination of significant law enforcement operations.

Prior to joining the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Chief Snyder served in numerous operational and leadership assignments with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Neptune Beach Police Department. During his career, he held positions of increasing responsibility and ultimately served as a Police Commander, providing leadership and oversight across a broad range of municipal law enforcement operations.

A graduate of the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute, 141st Administrative Officers Course, Chief Snyder has maintained a career-long commitment to professional development, effective leadership, and public service. His leadership philosophy emphasizes integrity, accountability, professionalism, operational readiness, employee development, and strong interagency partnerships.

As Chief of Law Enforcement, Chief Snyder has played an integral role in expanding the Division of Gaming Enforcement’s statewide operational capabilities and strengthening partnerships with Florida sheriffs, police departments, prosecutors, and federal agencies. He continues to coordinate multi-jurisdictional enforcement initiatives targeting illegal casinos, unlawful slot-machine operations, and other criminal gambling enterprises, while advancing the Commission’s mission to protect Florida’s citizens and legitimate gaming industry.

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