Seasoned Supervisor of the Accident Investigation Unit at Bensalem Township Police Department, with over 15 years of experience, including roles at Bristol Borough and Conshohocken Police Departments. Expert in accident reconstruction and analysis, with a proven track record in crisis negotiations. Skilled in leveraging Office Suite and social media to enhance investigative outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in high-stakes environments, ensuring comprehensive compliance and effective community engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of the Accident Investigation Unit
Bensalem Township Police Department
Bensalem, PA
01.1993 - 12.2015
Responsible for Traffic Accident Investigation and, reconstruction, enforcing compliance to federal, state, and local regulations and policies, enforce the Pennsylvania Crimes and Vehicle code
Responsible for gathering and documenting yearly statistical overview of accidents, and preventive and selective methods relating to accident in Bensalem Township
Responsible for the annual budget preparation
Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of subordinate’s accident investigations
Supervises the line activities of subordinate officers in the assigned squad consistent with established policy and procedure, directing, advising and/or assisting subordinate officers with decisions regarding calls for service, arrests, or other incidents
Ensures that all subordinate personnel comply with existing laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Responds to major crime scenes, disasters, and emergencies, ensuring that adequate personnel and equipment are on hand to deal with the incident
Takes command of the situation if necessary, directing the efforts of all personnel until the incident is resolved or until explicitly relieved by a superior officer
Requests and directs resources as necessary, keeping superior officers informed of the situation
Reviews and approves subordinate officers’ incident and related field reports to ensure content is clear, concise, complete, and accurate
Arranges for any required corrections to be made in a timely manner
Reports commendations, complaints, inquiries, or grievances from the public or employees about departmental operations or employee conduct to the platoon sergeant for handling
Recognizes the importance of using problem solving techniques addressing complaints and investigations
Uses community resources and mediation as a means of problem solving
Evaluates the performance of assigned subordinate personnel
Conduct annual performance evaluations of personnel under his supervision
Responsible for maintaining civil order, crowd control enforcing state and local laws
Operate Intoximeter and EC/IR breathalyzer instrument, Robic and Vascar Operator, Certified Inspection Mechanic
Certified Expert in Accident Reconstruction
Responsible for the yearly accident statistics
15 years of experience in the Accident Investigation Unit
Police Officer
Bristol Borough Police Department
Bristol, PA
01.1988 - 12.1993
Police Officer
Conshohocken Police Department
Conshohocken, PA
01.1988 - 12.1989
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Bucks County Community College
01.2015
Northwestern Police Staff and Command -
01.2014
Act 120 Police Academy -
Montgomery College
01.1988
Temple University - Elementary/Secondary Education
Temple University
01.1987
Graduate -
Council Rock High School
Newtown, Pa
01.1984
Millersville University - Secondary Education
Millersville University
01.1984
Skills
Accident Reconstruction and Analysis
Hostage Negotiations
Crisis Negotiations
Interviewing
Interrogation
Court Room Testimony
Office Suite applications
MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Windows
Quick Books
CPIN
Jnet Criminal Processing System
CAD
Web design
Social Media
Affiliations
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), 1989
Delaware Valley Negotiators Association (DVNA), VP/Treasurer, 2010
Certification
Certified Accident Reconstructionist, 01/01/94
Certified Inspection Mechanic, Commonwealth of PA
Expertqualifications
Qualified Expert Accident Reconstruction - Bucks, District and Common Pleas Courts.
Qualified Expert in accident investigation and non-verbal actions dealing with deception.
Qualified Expert in DUI investigations.
Contact
Bensalem, Pa. 19020
Presentations
19th Annual Arkansas Negotiator Conference, 2008, Little Rock, Arkansas
CIT Certification, 2009, Facilitator/Presenter for 40 hr CIT Certification
Education
Newtown, Pa
Training
Yearly Mandatory Training
Chemical testing for intoxication
Intox.3000 Breathalyzer operator
Basic Drug Investigations Program
Accident Reconstruction
Awards
Bensalem Township Police Officer of the Year, 2005
Rotary Officer of the Year, 2006
Red Cross Real Heroes Award, 2010
National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 2014
Citizen Crime Commission Unit Citation, 2015
Timeline
Supervisor of the Accident Investigation Unit
Bensalem Township Police Department
01.1993 - 12.2015
Police Officer
Bristol Borough Police Department
01.1988 - 12.1993
Police Officer
Conshohocken Police Department
01.1988 - 12.1989
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Bucks County Community College
Northwestern Police Staff and Command -
Act 120 Police Academy -
Montgomery College
Temple University - Elementary/Secondary Education