Andrew Olech
West Chicago
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership, strategic planning, operational management, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve departmental goals. Strong communicator with exceptional report writing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Palatine Police Department
Palatine, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and direction to ten to twenty direct reports incorporating the neighborhood-based policing philosophy into assignments
- Conducted employee evaluations and personnel performance reviews for police department staff, providing constructive feedback, documenting performance metrics, and supporting professional development and accountability
- Investigated personnel complaints and conducted preliminary internal investigations involving department employees, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, procedural standards, and accountability practice
- Directed administration of the Everbridge emergency management system, including user management, alert protocols, and emergency communication procedures
- Serve as Forensic Unit Coordinator managing twenty personnel members, budget, and creating and facilitating training modules for technicians
- Supervise police fleet management operations with responsibility for budgeting, maintenance compliance, emergency vehicle readiness, and coordination with department personnel and outside service providers
- Designed, launched, and manage a digital Supervisor manual containing all necessary protocols, special orders, and memorandums in an easy to search and functional model for all supervisory personnel
Training Coordinator & Field Supervisor
Major Case Assistance Team
Cook County, Illinois
2018 - Current
- Designed and written multiple curriculums approved through ILETSB including Skeletal Recovery Homicide Investigation, Mass Casualty Homicide Investigation, and Shooting Incident Reconstruction
- Act as Field Supervisor managing multiple teams during complex Homicide Investigations across multiple locations
- Supervise a Cold Case Unit where I conducted comprehensive, meticulous reviews of documentation and collected evidence of participating agency cold cases
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for training sessions across multiple divisions to improve team collaboration and readiness
- Assisted in evaluating training effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments
1st Vice President
Illinois Division International Association for Identification
Illinois
2023 - Current
- Responsible for organization, planning, and execution of the annual educational conference attended by 300 participants
- Coordinate and submit all necessary paperwork for approval through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board for state required mandates, certifying 250 attendees with over 40 Lead Homicide Investigator credit hours
- Organize and disseminate tri-annual newsletter to all IDIAI members
Adjunct Professor
Harper College
Palatine, Illinois
2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Instructed the Forensics curriculum for the Law Enforcement and Justice Program within the college
- Manage and coordinate structure of curriculum including inventory assessments
- Established the first FARO certified operators by training over 20 students in one semester
State Certified Trainer
North East Multi-Regional Training
Illinois
2021 - Current
- Certified Instructor the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- Serve as an instructor sponsored by Mobile Training Unit #3, North-East Multi-Regional Training, INC (NEMRT)
- Increased the area Forensics program by instructing over 100 students in best practices
Police Officer
Palatine Police Department
Palatine, Illinois
12.2008 - 01.2022
- Served as a Field Training Officer, directly supervising new recruits, communicating departmental standards, and completing daily performance evaluations to track progress
- As Lead Forensics instructor, I coordinated and facilitated training modules for both, veteran and new, Forensic Technicians
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring public safety and effective crisis management
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and promote community engagement
Education
Center For Public Safety - School of Police Staff & Command
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05-2007
Skills
- Operations management
- Strategic partnerships
- Social media strategy
- Organizational development
- Homicide & Forensics Investigations
- Training Implementation
Accomplishments
NUCSP Valedictorian - 2024
Investigator of the Year - 2024
Department Commendation - 2024
Department Commendation - 2022
Honorable Mention - 2013
Eagle Scout - 2002
Certification
- Certified State Instructor for Forensics (ILETSB)
- IAAI-Certified Fire Investigator, National & State
- FAA Certified Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot
- Certified Crime Scene Analyst
- Illinois Individual Explosive License (IDNR)
- Field Training Officer
- Logistics Division of Emergency Operations Center
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Palatine Police Department
01.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Palatine Police Department
12.2008 - 01.2022
Training Coordinator & Field Supervisor
Major Case Assistance Team
2018 - Current
1st Vice President
Illinois Division International Association for Identification
2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Harper College
2023 - Current
State Certified Trainer
North East Multi-Regional Training
2021 - Current
Center For Public Safety - School of Police Staff & Command
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Northern Illinois University
CONTACT
- ADDRESS: West Chicago, IL
- E-MAIL: andrewolech@gmail.com
- PHONE: 630-244-6639
Sergeant A. Olech
- ILETSB Instructor
- Certified Crime Scene Analyst
- MCAT Training Coordinator
- MCAT Forensic Supervisor
- IAAI Certified Fire Investigator
- FAA Certified UAS Pilot
- IDNR Explosive License
- IDIAI Board Member