George G. Newell
Chicago
Summary
Over 31 years of experience in law enforcement, with a proven track record of being successful as a team member or individually. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution, with the ability to effectively defuse and de-escalate volatile situations. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong presentation and training abilities. Recognized for critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of initiative. Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of protected companies, or individuals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
Midway Wholesales
08.2020 - Current
- Oversaw staffing for security initiatives, hiring, interviewing, training, and onboarding to build cohesive security teams that met client needs and achieved goals while upholding compliance.
- Led coaching and mentoring for staff, obtaining feedback from clients and relaying information to staff to bolster performance, spur professional development, and increase efficacy.
- Liaised with clients, utilizing communication and customer service abilities to swiftly resolve issues, detail security solutions, and answer questions; safeguarded customer satisfaction.
Chicago Police Alderman & Business Liaison
Chicago Police Department
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated weekly meetings with aldermen and staff in addition to conferencing with community organizations, addressing community concerns and criminal activities to bolster neighborhood security in addition to conveying recommendations regarding crime prevention.
- Organized a quality-of-life endeavor for troubled communities, providing social services regarding unemployment, veterans affairs, alcohol and drug abuse, and homelessness to improve the lives of the community while decreasing loitering and improving neighborhood safety.
- Operated in Strategic Decision Support Centers, monitoring surveillance cameras to direct resource allocation in an optimal manner and enable swift responses to potential risks.
- Assisted local businesses by implementing security initiatives, reducing theft and other criminal activities to enhance neighborhood prosperity and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior citizen leadership and related stakeholders, conveying advice that bolstered security while driving communication between departments and functions.
Resource Officer
Chicago Public School
09.2009 - 07.2018
- Collaborate with school administration and internal school security force, develop action plans, and conduct safety audits to assure student and staff safety.
- Investigate school-related crimes and make arrests when warranted.
- Monitor surveillance cameras to monitor compliance, minimize risk, and detect unlawful or potential harmful situations.
- Build and establish relationships of trust with students to identify and reduce juvenile delinquent activities; enforce child truancy and delinquency regulations.
- Liaise with the Chicago Board of Education to provide training on risk and crisis management and address potential student travel and commuting issues.
- Maintain accurate and complete records and reports; provide documentation to state, federal and local agencies as required by law.
- Instrumental in developing building and area safety and monitoring protocols for after-school activities for entrances and exits, lunch room, auditorium, assembly, classrooms, and hallways.
- Communicated effectively with senior leadership, child protective services, and security leads as a member of the Leadership and School Operations Team to address safety concerns.
- Liaised with advocates, school personnel, students, parents, and stakeholders in criminal matters with potential school impacts.
- Improved school climate and reduced the divide between students, the neighborhood, and the police department through effective communications and leadership resulting in a 12% decrease in dropouts, a 35% decrease in school suspensions, and a 35% decrease in arrests.
Rapid Response Officer
Chicago Police Department
09.2006 - 09.2009
- Conducted investigations of suspicious activity to prevent crime, protect life and property, and enforce regulations and laws.
- Investigated incidents, secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and information, interviewed witnesses, interrogated suspects, and completed reports.
- Performed accident investigations and assisted in management of accident scenes.
- Collaborated with Community Action Policing (CAPS) to enhance relationship between the police department and the community.
- Investigated various incidents from civil investigations to criminal acts violating state, federal, and local laws, and documented results of investigation to assist in prosecution, disciplinary action, or corrective action of the violator.
Tactical /Gang Officer
Chicago Police Department
12.1992 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with community organizations, concerned citizens, and confidential informants to identify high crime areas and potential crime-committing suspects.
- Surveilled locations and persons suspected of conducting drug activities.
- Collected and analyzed intelligence information for accurate and complete presentation to senior law enforcement personnel, jurisdictional prosecutors, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Prepared paperwork to obtain search and arrest warrants to apprehend and arrest offenders.
- Responded to subpoenas; gave court testimony pertaining to facts and evidence of cases.
- Selected as part of a specialized team to gather intelligence to suppress narcotic and gang activity within the police district; provided undercover narcotic operation intelligence.
- Effectively reduced drug sales and drug related crimes across the city of Chicago by contributing to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of individuals who participated in illegal narcotics sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Safety Management
Calumet College
St. Joseph, Indiana12.2011
Skills
- Community engagement
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective mentoring
- Security officer training
- Threat analysis
- Investigation techniques
- Incident reports
- Loss prevention expertise
- Safety and security procedures
- Security policy development
- Safety and security regulations
- Security training
- Emergency planning
- CCTV monitoring
- Employee schedule coordination
- Staff assessments
- Mobile security
- Surveillance systems
- Physical security
- Asset protection
- Professionalism
Department Awards
- Honorable Mentions, Chicago Police Department, 1991-2015, 85
- Department Commendations, Chicago Police Department, 1998, 2006, 2
- Complimentary Letters, Citizens of the City of Chicago, 2014, 20
- Attendance Recognition Awards, Chicago Police Department, 2004, 2011-2014, 5
- Emblems of Recognition, Chicago Police Department, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2010-2014, 9
- NATO Summit Service Award, Chicago Police Department, 2012, 1
- Crime Reduction Ribbon, Chicago Police Department, 2009-2011, 1
- Physical Fitness Award, Chicago Police Department, 2005-2018, 1
Job Related Training
- Security Awareness Training
- Stress Inoculation Training
- Field Training Officer
- Active Attack Integrated Response
- Hands-Only CPR
- Active Shooter Training
- Diversity and Inclusion LBGTQ
- Officer Safety and Wellness
- Training Essentials Program
Timeline
Security Manager
Midway Wholesales
08.2020 - Current
Chicago Police Alderman & Business Liaison
Chicago Police Department
07.2018 - 01.2021
Resource Officer
Chicago Public School
09.2009 - 07.2018
Rapid Response Officer
Chicago Police Department
09.2006 - 09.2009
Tactical /Gang Officer
Chicago Police Department
12.1992 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Safety Management
Calumet College