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POLICE OFFICER
Professional Summary

Retired Police Sergeant (New Haven Police Department), and former Police Officer, Police Detective, also with The New Haven Police Department. Former Police Officer and Police Sergeant with The Mashantucket Tribal Police Department. Current DMHAS Police Officer seeking position of DMHAS Police Lieutenant. Highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors, as well as having the ability to assume a leadership roll and guide peers and subordinates. Believes that a willingness to learn and an emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful working environment. Smoothly direct, discipline and motivate law enforcement professionals to maximize safety, security and service of local residents. Observe field operations to enhance behaviors and eliminate protocol issues. Good relationship-building, communication and conflict management skills. Dedicated Officer, former Detective, and former Sergeant offering over twenty-four years of progressive law enforcement experience. Always goes above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities. Focused with years of experience and knowledge. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance in all situations and when interacting with all types of personalities.

Core Qualifications
  • Conflict resolution
  • Supervisory experience
  • Calm under pressure
  • Felony laws knowledge
  • Drug Education For Youth (D.E.F.Y.) Program
  • Commander Experience
  • First Line Supervisor Training
  • Crime Scene Photography
  • Community Oriented Policing
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Experienced in various fields of investigations
  • Active shooter training
  • Criminal investigation
  • Search and seizure
Professional Experience
May 2018 to Current
Company NameCity, StatePolice Officer

DMHAS Officer duties consist of working as part of a team, under supervision of the ranking Officer or Officer In Charge, to ensure safety of patients, staff, and other employees of DMHAS. Complete reports various types reports when necessary (standard, arrest, and arrest warrants). Effect arrest via arrest warrant or custodial if/when necessary. Assist with and provide patient transports/escorts to and from on and off property locations. Complete tours/walkthrough assignments and post of DMHAS facility (Whiting Forensic Hospital). Occasionally fill position of Officer In Charge when necessary.

  • Educate staff members on proper field procedures to boost trust in officers
  • Talked regularly with staff to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent
  • Supervised and led second shift operations for Whiting Forensic Hospital.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Responded to approximately 15-25 Psychiatric codes per year
February 2017 to May 2018
Company NameCity, StatePolice Sergeant

Sergeant responsibilities consisted of "people management" as well as ensuring Officers supervised preformed their duties efficiently and effectively. When necessary answering calls for service, ensuring safety of co-workers, members of The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Community, as well as patrons, and property of Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Effecting arrest when necessary. Review of non-arrest .arrest reports and arrest warrants.

  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Managed team of 3 to 6 employees across patrol division, including establishing and enforcing performance policies.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events, including clubs, concerts and general casino events to prevent injuries.
June 1996 to June 2016
Company NameCity, StateOfficer/Detective/Sergeant

During a twenty year tenure with The New Haven Police Department, I've had various responsibilities.

Officer duties consisted of responding to calls for service, ensuring safety of co-workers, public, and property, while displaying and maintaining professionalism, compassion, and integrity. Effected numerous arrest (via arrest warrant and custodial ), all with minimal Internal Affairs complaints lodged by community members. Established strong personal relationships within the community as a result of working closely with its residents. Proud to have been part of a team that helped improve quality of life of the community that was served. Received various awards of recognition and merit for service.

  • Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and various criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Responded on average to 10-20 calls for service per shift
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with members of the community and the police department to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect "street" crimes.

Detective duties of approximately seven years consisted of conducting in depth and details investigations of various crimes as referred to by Patrol Division. Various responsibilities consisted of time and case management, case prioritization, conducting interviews, preparing and completing arrest warrant applications, and testifying under oath in a court of law. Received various awards of recognition and merit for service while holding rank of Detective.

  • Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information, including corroborated and uncorroborated information.
  • Managed hundreds to thousands tips and applied information to solve complex cases.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in Murder and Serious Assault cases
  • Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
  • Initiated and concluded investigations of serious assaults, sexual assaults, robberies/burglaries, and narcotics. To contribute in maintaining community safety and well-being.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Preserved all evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
  • Gathered, assembled and preserved facts, statements and evidence to use in various case investigation types for use in legal actions in court proceedings.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Thoroughly investigated various criminal acts, including serious assaults, sexual assaults, robberies/burglaries, and narcotics acts.

Sergeant responsibilities consisted of "people management " as well as ensuring Officers supervised preformed their duties efficiently and effectively. Review of non-arrest .arrest reports and arrest warrants. Front Desk Supervisor duties that entailed occasionally fielding civilian complaints against Officers via phone or in person, fielding and directing phone calls from civilians and other Police personnel, handling and securing evidence seized by Officers, handling various documents pertaining to court/arrest, evidence, and bonds. Occasionally assuming the roll as Shift Commander which entailed ensuring the shift had adequate Officer coverage, organizing coverage for multiple hospital post, conducting roll call, and when necessary contacting The Chief Of Police in the event of a major incident(s).

  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Supervised between 10-25 per shift
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Managed shift schedules, including granting or denying leave requests and obtaining coverage for shortages.
  • Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
  • Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Accomplishments
Numerous Departmental Letter of Recognition Awards, Meritorious Service Award, Department Medal of Valor Award.
Education and Specialized Training
1991
Eli Whitney Technical High School
City, State, United States
Industrial Electronics
High School Diploma
  • Member of The National Honor Society
  • Top 10 % of graduating class
  • Graduated with High Honors
  • 1991 C.I.A.C. Scholar-Athlete
  • Drug Enforcement Administration Basic Narcotics Training
  • FBI/Connecticut State Police Indoor Post Blast Certification
  • Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science Shooting Reconstruction Certification
  • Police Bicycle Training
  • First Line Supervisor Training
  • Crime Scene Photography
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School Attended

  • Eli Whitney Technical High School

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  • Police Officer
  • Police Sergeant
  • Officer/Detective/Sergeant

Degrees

  • Industrial Electronics High School Diploma

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