Arthur Newhook
Dighton,MA
Summary
Deputy Chief of Police with thirty-one years' experience with the Town of Berkley Police Department, with over 20 of those years serving as the second in command of the department reporting directly to the Chief of Police. Responsible for the supervision and discipline of all department employees' sworn and nonsworn with a multiple array of administrative tasks performed. Strong background in management, supervision, training, scheduling, interpersonal communication skills, project management, problem resolution and the drafting and implementation of Polices & Procedures and Rules and Regulations. Responsible for compliance with all POST and MPTC training requirements. Dedicated to meeting the needs of the department to provide for efficient and effective performance of all department personnel. Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated to preserving resources, ensuring proper training, effectively enforcing all town bylaws, state laws and federal laws. Thus, maximizing the effectiveness of all personnel, while following proper safety measures, proper response protocols to incidents and department policies and procedures to provide the highest professional level of service to the community.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
Town of Berkley Police Department
03.1992 - Current
Previous Ranks: Reserve Officer, Patrolman, Sergeant, Detective Sergeant
- Accreditation Manager
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures
- Enforcement of all Policies and Procedures and Rules and Regulations
- Internal Affairs Investigations and Complaint Reception - Certified
- Keeper of Records/ Records Management Officer- Certified
- Managed all department grant applications and expense and revenue tracking
- Evidence Officer- Certified
- Follow-up investigations of major crimes- Detective Certified
- Crime Scene Processing and Investigation- Certified
- Crime Scene Photographer- Certified
- DCJIS- Administrator, Audit, CJIS Security Representative- Certified
- CPR/First Responder/ AED Certified
- Mental Health/ CCIT –Certified
- License to Carry processing and approval- Certified
- Officer/Communications training coordinator
- Grant writing and administration
- Supervision, scheduling and discipline of police and communication department employees
- Fleet Management, Equipment procurement and management
- Building access, Identification Cards and Facility Video Surveillance
- IT Officer- Hardware, software, network, 911, mobile laptops and cruiser video systems
- NIBR’s/ UCR Officer
- Union Representative & Union Negotiations – 11 Years
- Sex Offender Registry Officer
- Court Liaison, work with D.A., Clerks Office, Probation, Parole and Victim Witness Advocates
- Bristol County District Attorney’s Emergency Response Team Member (Abuse)
- Patrolled town to enforce criminal law and motor vehicle law as well as address quality of life issues
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies
- All duties performed as Patrolman as well
Military Police Officer
MA National Guard - 772 MP Company
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events
- Wrote accurate and detailed incident and arrest reports
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to departmental supervisory personnel
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment
- Searched vehicles, buildings and homes for evidence of stolen property
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base
Education
Masters of Science: Criminal Justice Administration -
Western New England College
Springfield, MA01.2002
Bachelors of Science: Criminal Justice -
Western New England College
Springfield, MA01.2001
Associates of Science: Criminal Justice -
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA01.1991
Skills
- Law Enforcement experience – 31 years
- Court Liaison experience - 16 years
- Major Crimes and Cyber Crimes Investigations
- Background in supervision and management
- Background Investigations and Internal Affairs
- Budget Management Experience
- Union Negotiations experience
- Grant writing and administration experience (75)
- Facility security and surveillance
- Records management and access
- IT experience: IMC, Networking, Mobile Data, Project Implementation and Management
- Fleet management, equipment management and procurement experience
- Evidence collection and scene processing experience
- Policy development and implementation
- Incident Command experience
Certification
- 1988, Army Basic Training and Military Police School – Fort McClellan, AL
- 1992, CJIS Certification, CPR and First Responder, Reserve Intermittent Police Academy
- 1999, Municipal Recruit Police Academy
- 2002, FEMA Emergency Response to Terrorism: Strategic Considerations for Command Officers, Statewide Anti-Terrorism Unified Response Network: Terrorist Incident Command Preparation, Dept. Of Justice Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (Instructor Course)
- 2004, 911 Vesta Pallas Administration, Stinger Spike Systems
- 2005, MPTC Crime Scene Video and Photography, MPTC Basic Sergeant's Program, ICS -700 & 100, Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Counterfeit ID Training
- 2006, IMC (Tritech) Database Management, Records Management and Dispatch Software Training
- 2007, MSP Crime Lab Buccal DNA Collection, Office of A.G.-Webwise Kids Internet Safety, ABCC Alcohol Law Enforcement and ID Training, MPTC - Executive Chief's Seminar Series
- 2008, Office of A.G.-Identity Theft and Online Fraud, First Responders Digital Evidence Seizure and Cellular telephone/ Mobile Device, Office of A.G.- Seizure of Digital Evidence to Online Investigative Resources, MPTC- Executive Chief's Seminar Series
- 2009, Office of A.G.- Mobile Phone Seizures, Office of A.G.- Forensic Process for Digital Evidence, MPTC - Executive Chief's Seminar Series, EOPPS- Juvenile Fire setting: A Massachusetts Overview
- 2010, MPTC- Executive Chief's Seminar Series, ABCC Alcohol Law Enforcement and ID Training, MSP- Characteristics of Armed Persons, Federal and State Firearms Law and Firearms Tracing, Taser ECW Certification
- 2011, MPTC - Executive Chief's Seminar Series, MPI- Sergeants' Leadership Conference
- 2012, 911 - Vesta Pallas Certification, APCO - Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification
- 2013, Sergeants' Leadership Conference, MPI -Post Promotional Suicide Prevention, MPI- Property Room Management, NESPIN (Bevel Gardner & Associates) Crime Scene Processing and Investigation, Power-phone - Protecting Law Enforcement Responders, Power phone - Active Shooter Response
- 2014, MPI - Background Investigations, NESPIN Electronic Surveillance, ICS 200, MPI- Firearms Law Update, MPI-Conducting Internal Affairs Investigation, Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission -Accreditation Orientation
- 2015, MA Police Accreditation Commission- Getting Started in Accreditation Process & Assessor Training, Tritech RMS Summit, and Notary Public
- 2016, MA Police Accreditation Conference, IMC Conference, MPI- Firearms Law Update
- 2017, MPI- Firearms Law Update, MPI Public Records Law, DCJIS- Validation Training
- 2018, MPI- Firearms Law Update, MPI- Performance Reviews, MA Police Accreditation Conference
- 2019, Mental Health Fist Aid USA, CCIT Training, MPI- Firearms Law Update, Detective Basic, SFST for Supervisors
- 2020, Firearms Law Update, Fair and Impartial Policing
- 2021, Firearms Law Update, Police Reform Complaint Reception, MPI Executive Development: Labor Relations / MCAD, Internal Affairs, Budgeting, Accreditation / Police Reform Law
- 2022, MPI Executive Development: Liability & Public Records., Public Information Officer, Emerging Technologies, Essential Interpersonal Communication Skills, Necessary Programs Firearms Permits, Use of Force, Police Pursuits and Public Employee Freedom of Speech. Internal Affairs Certification. FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Trilogy Award
- 2023, Leadership Challenges in Smaller City and Town Police Agencies, Public Records Law, Juvenile Law, POST- Compliant Internal Affairs Investigations, Firearms Law Update, Bias Free Policing
Grants
- 2001, LEEG Grant, Community Policing Grant
- 2002, Community Policing Grant
- 2003, Community Policing Grant
- 2004, BVP Grant, State Vest Reimbursement Grant, Community Policing Grant
- 2005, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, Edward J Byrne Grant, Community Policing Grant
- 2006, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, Community Policing Grant
- 2007, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, GHSB Bike Helmet, Edward J Byrne Grant, Community Policing Grant
- 2008, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, MIIA Loss Control Grant ,911 Training Grant
- 2009, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant
- 2010, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2011, GHSB Traffic Enforcement Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2012, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, MIIA Loss Control Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2013, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2014, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, MIIA Loss Control Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2015, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2016, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2017, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2018, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2019, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant, Safer Schools Initiative Grant
- 2020, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2021, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2022, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant
- 2023, BVP Grant, State Vest Grant, 911 Training Grant, 911 Support and Incentive Grant, MIIA Loss Control Grant, Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Town of Berkley Police Department
03.1992 - Current
Military Police Officer
MA National Guard - 772 MP Company
01.1988 - 01.1991
Masters of Science: Criminal Justice Administration -
Western New England College
Bachelors of Science: Criminal Justice -
Western New England College
Associates of Science: Criminal Justice -
Massasoit Community College
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