Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recognition - Awards
Summary Of Qualification
Timeline
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Russell Mandel

Lindenhurst,IL

Summary

To achieve the rank of Police Commander within the Village of Arlington Heights Police Department and serve the citizens of the village by utilizing the skills, knowledge, and experience developed during a successful law enforcement career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant

Village of Arlington Heights Police Department
03.2020 - Current
  • Provide Leadership, supervision, mentorship, and guidance to 3 sworn police officers and 6 civilian employees.
  • Provide vision for traffic safety initiatives and activates.
  • Ensure officers achieve success in traffic enforcement activities and community educational presentations.
  • Ensure goals and directives of department are met by officers and civilian community service officers.
  • Address citizen complaints and concerns related to traffic and parking events.
  • Direct police department animal care and control operations.
  • Administration of Illinois Department of Transportation Grant Funded Enforcement with annually budgets of $90,000.00 - $108, 000.00.
  • Create vision and direction of Illinois Association Chief Police Traffic Safety Challenge submission.
  • Oversee process of Village of Arlington Heights Adjudication Hearings.
  • ANCILLARY DUTY ASSIGNMENTS
  • Motor Officer program – Internal training and motor equipment
  • Bicycle Officer program – International Police Mountain Bike Instructor – administering internal training and bicycle equipment maintenance.
  • Trained 18 new bicycle officers and 15 bicycle officers on electronic bicycles since revitalizing the Bicycle Patrol Officer program in 2019.
  • Police staff liaison Village of Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission – Providing police department insight for traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian project – Advised and increased awareness and attendance at “Bike Arlington” community bike ride.
  • Police Staff Liaison Downtown Business District and Chamber of Commerce

Patrol Sergeant

Arlington Heights Police Department
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided leadership, first-line supervision, and mentorship to over 20 sworn police officers and civilian employees on the day and afternoon patrol shifts.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
  • Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
  • Led shift by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Participated in departmental training programs to stay current on best practices in law enforcement, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Ensured the needs of the community are met by the officers.
  • Ensured the goals and directives of the department are met by the officers.
  • Addressed citizen complaints and concerns.
  • Northwestern University Certified Motor Officer
  • Obtained International Police Mountain Bike Instructor certification to teach bicycle officer training internally
  • ANCILLARY DUTY ASSIGNMENT
  • Village of Arlington Heights Park Counselor Program Coordinator

Investigator

Major Case Assistance Team
06.2012 - 01.2018
  • Investigator, multi-jurisdiction task force investigating homicides.
  • Provided technical investigative services in areas of mobile device forensics.

Criminal Investigator

Arlington Heights Police Department
04.2003 - 01.2018
  • Conducted investigations of crimes occurring in Arlington Heights
  • Lead homicide investigator
  • Gang Crime / Vice Crime investigator
  • Citizen Police Academy instructor
  • Marijuana Leaf Identification Expert, 1 of 2 in the department and 1 of 56 in the State of Illinois
  • Managed the Cellular Forensic program for technical investigations
  • Electronic Criminal Surveillance Officer 2 – providing legal access for wiretaps and court ordered overhears
  • Certified in use of Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) for deception detection during investigations
  • Researched, purchased, and managed electronic investigative equipment.

Patrol Officer

Arlington Heights Police Department
11.2000 - 04.2003
  • Provided police services to the community
  • Advanced Forensic Technician
  • Bicycle Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer

Zion Police Department
06.1997 - 11.2000
  • Provided police services to the community
  • Advanced Forensic Technician
  • Bicycle Patrol Officer
  • S.W.A.T Team operator

Education

School of Police Staff and Command -

Northwestern University Center For Public Safety
Evanston, IL
01.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement

William Rainy Harper College
Palatine, IL
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer Service

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Problem-Solving

  • Looking for the best outcome for all concerned

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

  • Attention to Detail

  • Dependable and Responsible

  • Organization and Time Management

  • Decision-Making

Recognition - Awards

  • Arlington Heights Police Department Crime Stopper Officer of the Year (2012)
  • 31 letters of appreciation from citizens, law enforcement agencies, and community groups
  • 22 Arlington Heights Police Department Distinguished Performance Citations
  • 6 Arlington Heights Police Department Commendations
  • 4 Arlington Heights Police Department Honorable Mention Awards

Summary Of Qualification

I have achieved 26 years of successful law enforcement experience, serving the City of Zion and the Village of Arlington Heights Police Departments. Served in leadership/supervisory capacity as a Sergeant in the Patrol Bureau and currently serving as a Sergeant in the Traffic Enforcement Unit. Managing traffic enforcement operations to include Illinois Department of Transportation Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant as well as community outreach for child safety seat programs, alcohol awareness events and village strategic goals related to bicycle and pedestrian safety education programs.

Timeline

Traffic Enforcement Unit Sergeant

Village of Arlington Heights Police Department
03.2020 - Current

Patrol Sergeant

Arlington Heights Police Department
01.2018 - 03.2020

Investigator

Major Case Assistance Team
06.2012 - 01.2018

Criminal Investigator

Arlington Heights Police Department
04.2003 - 01.2018

Patrol Officer

Arlington Heights Police Department
11.2000 - 04.2003

Patrol Officer

Zion Police Department
06.1997 - 11.2000

School of Police Staff and Command -

Northwestern University Center For Public Safety

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement

William Rainy Harper College

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