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Alison Esposito

Alison Esposito

New York,NY

Summary

An experienced commander and executive who has served with the New York City Police Department for more almost 25 years. A proven leader who can inspire the confidence of the community as well as the police officers. Skilled in a multitude of assignments within the Department including ESU Special Weapons and Tactics, Hazardous Material Mitigation, High Angle Rope Rescue, Dry Suit Rescue Diving, Forensic Science, Criminal Investigations, Dignitary Protection and Emergency Medicine. Motivational speaking and Instruction of Law Enforcement personnel around the country with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Accustomed to developing and leading highly skilled and intensely motivated teams who seek to further the mission of the Police Department. Seeking leadership role in large, diverse Police Department in an endeavor to enhance public safety, improve Police and Community relations while building the moral of the rank and file.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Inspector Commanding Officer 70 Precinct

New York City Police Department - 70th Precinct
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Commanding Officer of Police Precincts leading more than 300 sworn and civilian members of service.
  • Direct major law enforcement operations during large scale planned events as well as emergency situations
  • Ensure and facilitate personnel and team development throughout all ranks and specialized teams
  • Thoughtful analysis of crime trends, quality of life complaints, patterns and local conditions resulting in the institution of enhanced response, precision enforcement, proper resource allocation and personnel deployment
  • Continuing to improve on a 50% decrease in shooting violence at the end of 2021 within the coverage area, and an increase in overall gun arrests for the prior year by almost 40% while lowering civilian complaints against Officers
  • Plans, develops, directs and evaluates the implementation of department goals, objectives and policies
  • Represent the Department in Community meetings, media addresses as well as Law enforcement forums and panels

Consultant/Instructor

International Association of Chiefs of Police
12.2015 - Current

Instructor, facilitator and consultant for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Women's Leadership Institute and Training and Development Resources LLC

  • Teach, mentor and partner with individuals and organizations in public safety to develop both an individual’s talents and an organization’s personnel
  • Lecturing and motivational speaking
  • Course content review


Deputy Inspector Commanding Officer PSA 3

New York City Police Department - PSA 3
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Commanding Officer of a Police Service Area leading more than 300 sworn and civilian members of service deployed into 21 Housing Developments throughout 5 different Police Precincts within Brooklyn North
  • Established a specialized Strategic Uniformed Response and Group Enforcement (SURGE) Team within the command directly targeting areas experiencing any surge in crime
  • Responsible for a 40% decrease in shooting violence for 2021 within the coverage area, and an increase in overall gun arrests for the prior year by more than 35%
  • Awarded the 2019 Unit Citation from the NYPD for exemplary performance in driving down violent crime

Captain, Executive Officer, 77th and 73rd Precinct

New York City Police Department - 77/73 Precincts
08.2016 - 01.2019

Executive Officer of the 77th and 73rd Precincts respectively, Brooklyn, New York

  • Second in command of Police Precincts responsible for more than 330 sworn and civilian members of service deployed in an area approximately 1.6 square miles with almost 100,000 residents
  • While serving in that capacity, the Precincts boasted record crime lows showing an almost 20% decrease
  • Oversight of all police response and investigation of civil, criminal, emergency, terrorist incidents and special events
  • Resource allocation, personnel deployment and fiscal budgeting
  • Community relations and community program facilitation

Lieutenant, Gang Squad

New York City Police Department
04.2015 - 08.2016

Lieutenant of the Manhattan Gang Unit Responsible for 4 Sergeants and 35 Detectives

  • Responsible for coordination, deployment and supervision of all enforcement and investigations targeting violent street gangs
  • Oversight of multiple long term federal and state investigations resulting in hundreds of arrests and convictions

Commanding Officer, Bronx Evidence Collection Team

New York City Police Department
04.2014 - 04.2015

Commanding Officer of the Bronx Evidence Collection Team under the Forensics Investigation Unit of the Detective Bureau

  • 5 Sergeants and 31 Police Officers tasked with the retrieval of ballistic, DNA and other forensic evidence germane to the successful prosecution of felony complaints approximately 5,000 forensic requests per annum

Lieutenant, Platoon Commander, 43 Precinct

New York City Police Department
08.2013 - 04.2014

Sergeant Commanding Officer, Detective Squads

New York City Police Department
07.2009 - 08.2013

Commander of multiple detective squads within lower Manhattan

  • Investigation of all significant and high profile crimes occurring within the area
  • Supervision of all aspects of the investigatory procedure from inception through interviews and interrogations until final apprehension of the suspect and successful prosecution

Sergeant of Patrol, 44 Precinct

New York City Police Department
06.2006 - 07.2009

Detective Emergency Service Unit

New York City Police Department
02.2004 - 06.2006

Member of Special Weapons Tactics and Rescue Team (S.W.A.T/Rescue)

  • Apprehension of violent/barricaded perpetrators and emotionally disturbed individuals
  • Execution of high risk arrest and search warrants
  • Rescue - SCUBA Diving (Dry Suit certified), high angle rope and confined space rescue

Police Officer, Midtown Precinct South

New York City Police Department
12.1997 - 02.2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

City University of New York, John Jay College
New York, NY
2014

Advanced Degree Course work - Leadership and Police Management

FBI National Academy Graduate
Quantico, VA
09.2009

Skills

  • Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation
  • Dignitary Protection
  • Teaching/Motivational Speaking
  • Budget and Grant allocation
  • Homicide and Death Investigations
  • Emergency Psychological Training and Experience
  • Dry Suit SCUBA Rescue Diving
  • Hazardous Material Specialist
  • Building Collapse and Trench Rescue
  • Statement Analysis and Lie Detection
  • Leadership
  • Skilled in Conflict Resolution
  • Proficient in Criminal Investigations
  • High Angle Rope Rescue and Repelling
  • Hostage Negotiator

Certification

  • Methods of Instruction - New York State General Topics Teaching
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police - Women in Leadership Institute
  • Fair and Impartial Policing Trainer

Timeline

Deputy Inspector Commanding Officer 70 Precinct

New York City Police Department - 70th Precinct
11.2021 - 06.2022

Deputy Inspector Commanding Officer PSA 3

New York City Police Department - PSA 3
01.2019 - 11.2021

Captain, Executive Officer, 77th and 73rd Precinct

New York City Police Department - 77/73 Precincts
08.2016 - 01.2019

Consultant/Instructor

International Association of Chiefs of Police
12.2015 - Current

Lieutenant, Gang Squad

New York City Police Department
04.2015 - 08.2016

Commanding Officer, Bronx Evidence Collection Team

New York City Police Department
04.2014 - 04.2015

Lieutenant, Platoon Commander, 43 Precinct

New York City Police Department
08.2013 - 04.2014

Sergeant Commanding Officer, Detective Squads

New York City Police Department
07.2009 - 08.2013

Sergeant of Patrol, 44 Precinct

New York City Police Department
06.2006 - 07.2009

Detective Emergency Service Unit

New York City Police Department
02.2004 - 06.2006

Police Officer, Midtown Precinct South

New York City Police Department
12.1997 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

City University of New York, John Jay College

Advanced Degree Course work - Leadership and Police Management

FBI National Academy Graduate