Michael "Mick" McHale serves as the National President of the National Association of Police Organizations. Mick is currently a Police Officer at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and recently retired as an Administrative Sergeant in charge of the Canine, Marine Patrol, Traffic Unit and Honor Guard for the City of Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota, Florida. Mick is the President of the Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association and Senior Vice President of the Florida PBA. Prior to becoming President of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), Mick served as Executive Vice President, Recording Secretary, Area Vice President and Sergeant at Arms. Mick has also served on several committees, including as Chairman of the Committee on Political Education, where he was responsible for overseeing the evaluation and endorsement of candidates for elective office across the country.

Mick began his career with Sarasota P.D. in 1990 and has served as a Patrol Officer as well as a Narcotics Detective (for 10 years), prior to being promoted to Sergeant. Mick also served as a Commissioner with the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for a 6 year period as rank-and-file representative.