Christopher Ciaciura
Hanover Park
Summary
Law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Village of Streamwood, excelling in criminal investigations and emergency responses. Proven track record in mentoring officers and developing training programs. Certified in numerous specialties as an instructor. Skilled in firearms proficiency and critical thinking, ensuring public safety through effective communication and collaboration with multiple agencies. Falls into informal leadership roles regularly. Works best in team settings and receives criticism constructively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Village of Streamwood
05.2016 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities and incidents.
- Apprehended suspects by utilizing effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Developed training programs for new and established officers to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional development and operational excellence.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal documentation.
- Served as a member of a regional, multi-jurisdictional SWAT team as a squad leader and marksman, and have been to 100's of activations (high risk search warrants, barricaded subjects, hostage rescues, and dignitary protection details).
- Regularly collaborated with other local and federal agencies.
- Built and maintained relationships with criminal informants and sources of information.
Corrections Deputy
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security and operational standards.
- Managed intake procedures, processing new inmates efficiently and accurately.
- Managed inmate movement to healthcare appointments, court dates, and within the jail.
Emergency Room Technician
Kishwaukee Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Assessed patient conditions to provide timely support and ensure safety in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate effective communication and enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes, ensuring accurate documentation for medical staff review.
- Obtained blood and other specimens to send to the laboratory.
- Perform 12-lead ECG's, wound care, and apply temporary casts and splints.
- Responded to numerous traumas and codes.
Emergency Room Technician
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Perform triage for incoming emergency room patients.
- Obtain vital signs, blood, and other specimins.
- Perform 12-lead ECG's, wound care, and apply splints and temporary casts.
- Responded to numerous traumas and codes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2013
EMT-Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL12-2012
Skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Report writing
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Criminal law
- Data-driven approaches
- Planning and coordination
- Interrogation techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Integrity and honesty
- Search and seizure procedures
- Case management
Accomplishments
Case agent of an investigation stemming from a traffic stop of a street gang member in possession of narcotics. A new target was developed the same day a short time later, and surveillance was quickly established. Another traffic stop was conducted which yielded bulk narcotics, United States currency, and high value jewelry. A residential search warrant was conducted later that evening where eight firearms were recovered, one of which was linked to a Chicago homicide.
Case agent of an investigation involving a parolee distributing narcotics. A residential search warrant yielded bulk United States currency, bulk narcotics, and firearms.
All previously mentioned accomplishments were the product of excellent teamwork and communication with several other agencies.
Certification
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer (Chicago Police Academy 2016)
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified (2018)
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Certified (2018)
- Drug Recognition Expert (2019)
- Field Training Officer (2019)
- Standardized Field Sobrierty Test Instructor (2020)
- Pepper Spray Instructor (2020)
- Firearms Instructor (2020)
- ILEAS Basic (80 hours) SWAT School (2021)
- Use of Force Instructor (2022)
- Rapid Deployment Instructor (2022)
- Lead Homicide Investigator (2022)
- High Risk Vehicle Stop Instructor (2023)
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Village of Streamwood
05.2016 - Current
Corrections Deputy
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - 04.2016
Emergency Room Technician
Kishwaukee Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2015
Emergency Room Technician
Sacred Heart Hospital
03.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
EMT-Basic Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
William Rainey Harper College
Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Award
I was the case agent for an investigation which began with a video I observed on social media of street gang members shooting a rifle and pistol into the air on a holiday weekend. After numerous search warrants, I successfully obtained arrest warrants for all four of the involved offenders. Following the arrest of two of the offenders, I successfully obtained a search warrant for their residence. The initial search of the residence yielded negative results however, a K-9 alerted to a vehicle parked in the driveway; the vehicle was seized pending a search warrant. Upon execution of the search warrant for the vehicle, bulk narcotics and United States currency were recovered in the trunk. During the search of the residence, a hard drive for the home surveillance system was seized pending a search warrant. Upon executing the search warrant for the hard drive, I reviewed several hours of video footage which revealed the offenders engaged in numerous narcotics transactions.