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Bogdan "Bo" Medenica

Law Enforcement Professional/Trainer
North Smithfield

Summary

Accomplished law enforcement professional with over 23 years of diverse experience. Proven success as a team leader, instructor, safety officer, and mission planner. Effective public speaker and motivator, skilled in educating and leading teams under challenging situations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Criminal Justice/Legal and Protective – Instructor/Teacher

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
09.2021 - Current
  • Instruct and facilitate Didactic and Practicum learning for 9th to 12th-grade students.
  • Develop and update vocational high school criminal justice curriculum to meet industry standards.
  • Establish and maintain advisory board, collaborating with professionals and civic departments.
  • Participate in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students and administrators.

Lead Instructor/Law Enforcement Specialist

P4 Security Solutions
01.2015 - Current
  • Provide Security, Safety, and Workplace Violence Training for well-known companies and institutions.
  • Conduct security assessments, execute plans,and enhancing safety measures.
  • Present expert witness opinions as requested.

Police

Chicago, Department
01.1997 - 09.2020

Training and Education Division / Law Enforcement Instructor, 08/2013 – 09/2020

  • Instructed recruits and In-Service personnel in Emergency Preparedness, Lawful Use of Force, Control Tactics and Strategic and Tactical Planning.
  • Served as a subject matter expert and expert witness for Federal and State Court.
  • Prepared and mentored civilians for the Police Academy through the POWER Test Prep Program.

SWAT Team Operator, 09/2006 - 08/2013

  • Specialized in Homeland security. high-risk warrants and hostage rescue.
  • Planned and executed critical incident responses including high profile violent crimes.
  • Successfully led the development of SWAT Advanced Control Tactics course and engaged in various initiatives

Gang Intelligence and Enforcement 09/1999 - 02/2006

  • Developed, identified and organized intelligence on street gangs. Investigated and prosecuted violent gang-related crimes.

Uniformed District Patrol 09/1997 - 09/1999

  • Rapid response and preventive patrol.

Education

MBA - Business Administration/Adult Education

St Xavier University
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 12.2019

Graduate Certificate - Training Workplace Learning

St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL
09.2014 - 09.2015

EMT-B - Emergency Medicine

Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL
01.2006 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
09.1980 - 06.1989

Skills

    Leadership

Teacher/Instructor/Trainer

Curriculum Development

Continuing education

Affiliations

National Tactical Officers Association - Use of Force Institute - National Strength & Conditioning Association - The Cooper Institute - American Heart Association

Timeline

Criminal Justice/Legal and Protective – Instructor/Teacher

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
09.2021 - Current

Lead Instructor/Law Enforcement Specialist

P4 Security Solutions
01.2015 - Current

MBA - Business Administration/Adult Education

St Xavier University
09.2014 - 12.2019

Graduate Certificate - Training Workplace Learning

St. Xavier University
09.2014 - 09.2015

EMT-B - Emergency Medicine

Malcolm X College
01.2006 - 04.2006

Police

Chicago, Department
01.1997 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

DePaul University
09.1980 - 06.1989
Bogdan "Bo" MedenicaLaw Enforcement Professional/Trainer