Brian Mitchell
Danbury,CT
Summary
Resourceful Training Sergeant and Accreditation Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in leadership development, operational strategy planning, and instructional design. Excel in communication, team collaboration, and adaptability, ensuring seamless training programs and personnel development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Sergeant
New Canaan Police Department
New Canaan, CT
08.2016 - Current
- Oversee all departmental training for new and veteran officers.
- Manage various certifications (POSTC, COLLECT, OEMS, etc.) for agency personnel and ensure timely training to maintain expirations.
- Coordinate with auditors (POSTC, CT DPH, etc.) to provide proof of adequate training to support employee certifications.
- Review and approve lesson plans from certified instructors.
- Handle scheduling of training events and create FTO schedules for new recruits.
- Recommend and manage annual budget for training expenditures, including overtime, each fiscal year.
- Notify Command Staff and train personnel regarding changes to department policy, POSTC model policy, CT General Statutes, or any other pertinent written directive.
- Issue positive and negative discipline as needed, as it applies to the training function.
- Manage recruitment, testing and selection processes for new officers (entry level, lateral, and comparative).
- Facilitate required training of newly hired officers (basic recruit training, comparative compliance training, FTO, etc.)
Accreditation Manager
New Canaan Police Department
New Canaan, CT
08.2016 - Current
- Manage CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation for the department.
- Draft and recommend new policy changes to comply with CALEA standards or changes in CT state statute or model policy.
- Utilize PowerDMS to provide proof of compliance to assessors.
- Communicate with CALEA staff (CSM, assessor, commissioner, etc.) regarding accreditation issues.
- Facilitate on-site visits from assessment teams.
- Arrange public forums, surveys, and other outlets for citizens to provide agency feedback.
Police Officer
New Canaan Police Dept
New Canaan, CT
11.2000 - 07.2016
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance to citizens in distress.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for record-keeping.
- Testified in court regarding cases and provided evidence as required by law.
- Assisted in training new officers on departmental policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Criminal Justice
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-1997
Skills
- Training coordination
- Policy writing
- Recruitment management
- Compliance auditing
- Lesson plan approval
- Program development
Timeline
Training Sergeant
New Canaan Police Department
08.2016 - Current
Accreditation Manager
New Canaan Police Department
08.2016 - Current
Police Officer
New Canaan Police Dept
11.2000 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Criminal Justice
University of Connecticut
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