Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Training
Certification
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Anthony Blodgett

Sheboygan,WI

Summary

Strategic Patrol Lieutenant with over seventeen years of leadership experience in law enforcement, specializing in security expertise and risk management. Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing crises effectively. Proficient in physical security, incident command, policy development, and interagency collaboration. Prepared to apply disciplined leadership and analytical skills to corporate security and risk management roles.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Lieutenant

Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office
Sheboygan, WI
12.2019 - Current
  • Supervised two sergeants and up to 14 deputies, ensuring operational effectiveness.
  • Established clear expectations and goals for shift personnel.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all patrol officers to enhance accountability.
  • Fostered professional growth among team members through targeted development initiatives.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current laws, ordinances, and departmental policies.
  • Evaluated police tactics during patrols to ensure compliance with legal standards.

Patrol Sergeant

Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office
Sheboygan, WI
03.2016 - 12.2019
  • Delivered critical incident management support at accident and crime scenes.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple agencies to enhance response efforts.
  • Collaborated with shift supervisors to exchange information on ongoing investigations.
  • Evaluated personnel performance through observation during patrols and investigations.

Deputy Sheriff

Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office
Sheboygan, WI
01.2008 - 03.2016
  • Completed continuing education courses to enhance knowledge of law enforcement practices.
  • Responded to emergency service calls, managing domestic disputes and hazardous situations.
  • Trained new officers on effective patrol techniques and procedures.
  • Patrolled designated areas to identify suspicious activities and enforce regulations.
  • Adhered to departmental policies while executing job responsibilities.
  • Engaged with local officials and community representatives on public safety initiatives.

Education

Certified Public Management -

University of Wisconsin
Green Bay, WI
01.2015

Bachelor of Applied Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
01-2015

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI
01.2005

Skills

  • Incident management
  • Law enforcement procedures
  • Performance evaluation
  • Resource coordination
  • Community engagement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Crisis resolution
  • Training development
  • Operational planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Report writing
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • First aid and CPR
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crime prevention
  • Policy writing
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Employee training

Accomplishments

  • Host, Sheboygan County Connectionz Podcast: Created and hosted a podcast aimed at providing resources to those in need, their families, and new hires. Also addressing issues like turnover and knowledge loss within the agency.
  • 2023 Distinguished Service Award: Recognized for bravery in rescuing a neighbor with a torn Achilles tendon from a house fire, ensuring their safety until first responders arrived.
  • Special Event Team Creation – In 2017, I was entrusted with the creation and leadership of a Mobile Field Force Team in Sheboygan County. This cross-departmental team gained regional recognition for its effectiveness and was highly sought after for demonstrations in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Madison.
  • Police Training Officer Coordinator: Oversaw the hiring process, including applications, interviews, and assessments, and managed scheduling and coordination to ensure the successful completion of training programs.
  • Developed Gas Drive-Off Procedure: Created a solution to reduce drive-off complaints, identifying key issues and fostering a partnership between gas station owners and the organization.
  • Enhanced Citation efficiency and cost savings: Proposed and implemented the practice of printing traffic citations and warnings for arrested individuals, improving cost saving and time efficiency.
  • Recognized for Investigative Excellence: Led investigations resulting in the conviction of 40 burglaries and the successful resolution of a check fraud case, where building rapport with suspects led to critical confessions.
  • Lifesaving Recognition: Awarded for using CPR/AED training to save a life by delivering three shocks to a person in cardiac arrest, successfully reviving them.
  • Fostered Inter-department Relations: Led initiatives to strengthen relationships with Sheboygan Police Officers, including organizing joint Christmas parties for families from 2014 to 2020.

Training

  • Executive Peer Support, 11/01/24
  • Wisconsin Command College, 06/01/24
  • Conducting Effective Personnel Investigation, 04/01/23
  • Supervising the Problem Employee, 02/01/23
  • DCI Missing and Vulnerable Person Training, 04/01/23
  • Detective Academy, 2022
  • TEEX (EMT 314), 2019
  • First Line Supervisor, 2013
  • Leadership in Police Organizations, 2014
  • Instructor Development, 2016
  • Deliberate Leadership with a Moral Compass, 2018
  • Tactical Leadership, 2017
  • WI Collegiate Conference on Emergency Management, 2018
  • ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 700 Certified, 2017
  • Field Force Operations Instructor, 2018
  • Pipeline Emergency Response, 2018
  • Crisis Intervention Technique, 2015
  • The Bulletproof Mind, 2012
  • Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement, 2011
  • Strategies for Recorded Interview, 2013

Certification

  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 314,400, 700

Timeline

Patrol Lieutenant

Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office
12.2019 - Current

Patrol Sergeant

Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office
03.2016 - 12.2019

Deputy Sheriff

Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 03.2016

Certified Public Management -

University of Wisconsin

Bachelor of Applied Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College