Lieutenant Robert Adams began his career with the Boca Raton Police Services Department in 2001. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2012. He has served the citizens of Boca Raton as a Road Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Canine Officer, Major Crimes Detective, Road Patrol Sergeant, Canine/DUI Sergeant and SWAT Officer. Lieutenant Adams was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2017 and is currently the Special Operations Section Commander, overseeing the Marine Unit, Motor Unit, Canine Unit, DUI Unit, Traffic Homicide Unit and Community Service Officers.

Lieutenant Adams received his bachelor's degree, as well as master's degree, in Criminal Justice Administration from Lynn University.