Deputy Chief of Police - Services , 2024-present
- Responsible for total performance of Services Division staffed by 18 full and part-time employees.
- Responsible for day-to-day delivery of 911 emergency dispatch, police radio communications with computer aided dispatch, records management, police social worker services, evidence storage, digital forensic operations, subpoena compliance, and freedom of information responses.
- Develop and manage the department's over 11 million dollar operating budget.
- Co-present informational material with other department representatives to elected officials and the public related to the proposed new police facility.
- Participated in union negotiations for development of collective bargaining agreements.
Deputy Chief of Police - Operations , 2023
- Responsible for total performance of Operations Division staffed by 33 officers, three civilian employees, seven sergeants, and one commander.
- Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of police services including uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, evidence collection, school resource functions, and parking enforcement.
- Conducted internal investigations on citizen complaints, reviewed incidents involving use of force and motor vehicle pursuits, and oversaw field training and evaluation programs.
- Trained personnel on and deployed body worn cameras, automated license plate readers, and electronic training/use of force/vehicle pursuit software.
- Participated in two successful recruitment cycles to hire new officers.
Special Operations Commander , 2022-2023
- Responsible for total performance of Detective Bureau staffed by one sergeant, four detectives, and one Community Resource Officer.
- Manage and oversee department's Asset Forfeiture Program, including assets seized from one of the largest organized retail crime cases in the nation totally approximately four million dollars.
- Develop plans for and supervise all special events including holiday parades, community events, and fireworks celebration.
- Develop plan for and supervise the village's first annual block party in which approximately 10,000 people attended.
Detective Sergeant , 2021-2022
- Supervise and manage daily case assignment and long term investigations of one Community Resource Officer and four detectives.
- Supervise department's drone program. Responsible for equipment acquisition/maintenance, pilot training, policy development/implementation, and coordination with pilots/managers in fire department.
- Drafted and implemented department's drone training manual; comprehensive document that defines training tasks/standards and pilot flight requirements.
- Co-presented informational material with other village officials to Public Safety Committee related to drone policy and operations.
North Regional Violent Crimes Task Force Commander , 2019-2024
- Perform third line supervisor duties commanding NORTAF Violent Crimes Task Force. Supervise two subordinate managers in 38 officer task force investigating all homicides across 12 jurisdictions.
- Researched procedures, acquired equipment, and implemented paperless electronic case file procedures within task force transforming how cases are documented for years to come.
- Updated and revised task force policy and procedure manual, organizational structure, and job descriptions in order to accurately reflect current operating practices.
- Led task force through four requests for activation within 13 days in 2020; a first for the task force.
Patrol Sergeant , 2017-2020
- Chaired committee tasked with researching various models, costs, training requirements, and policy considerations for department's potential electronic control weapon.
- Advised and provided input related to evaluated standards for new department Competencies and Review Form as well as supervisor instructions in how to complete form.
- Firearms Program Supervisor responsible for all department weapons, annual firearms/active shooter training, yearly qualifications, and all associated program resource acquisition.
- Supervise patrol staff in daily law enforcement operations.
- Develop/facilitate training and career development of personnel to achieve highest levels of service.
- Review and approve written reports completed by patrol personnel.
North Regional Violent Crimes Team Leader/Investigator , 2014-2018
- Case manager responsible for records management and identification/assignment of all investigative leads.
- Supervise personnel assigned to Technological Investigations Team responsible for obtaining and analyzing data related to social media, electronic devices, and telephone records for all investigations.
