Brian Douglas
Allentown,Pennsylvania
Summary
Diligent and dedicated law enforcement professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Approaches each situation with compassion, concern and professionalism. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results. I utilize strategic problem-solving techniques and effective communications to handle diverse situations and conflicts. Possesses key skills in crisis management, community outreach, conflict resolution. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, proficiency and professionalism. Willingness to learn and fulfill new roles and responsibilities, while supporting team objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
West Pottsgrove Twp. Police Department
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Active member of the Montgomery County Critical Stress Incident Management team.
- Member of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force
Police Officer
North Catasauqua Police Department
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Initiated and maintained a community watch program, focused on crime reduction and safety of the citizens
- Served as the community relations officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
Police Officer
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service. (FTO)
- Served as the departments liaison officer for Criminal Intelligence through Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, (DVIC)
- Vice President & Secretary of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #106
- Served as a member of the By-Laws Committee and Grievance Committee Chairman
Police Officer
Folcroft Police Department
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates, traffic enforcement unit.
- Served as the department Taser Instructor
- Member of the departments mountain bike patrol unit
Police Officer
Yeadon Borough Police Department
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Security Supervisor
Top Dog Sports Bar and Night Club
12.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Successfully managed incident response operations during critical situations, ensuring staff and visitor''s safety and minimizing potential damages to company property.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
- Led team of security personnel, ensuring high standards of discipline and professionalism were maintained.
Education
Municipal Police Academy - 36 credits
Delaware County College
Media, Pennsylvania12.2011
Gloucester County Institute of Technology High School -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology High School
Sewell, New Jersey06.2001
Pitman High School -
Pitman High School
Pitman, New Jersey06.2000
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Community engagement
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Officer training
- Undercover operations
- Drug enforcement
Accomplishments
· Crisis & Hostage Negotiations, Federal Bureau of Investigations
· Crisis Intervention Training, Basic/Advanced, Group Basic/Advanced, Montgomery County
· Critical Incident Stress Management, CISM (Montgomery County Team)
· Basic Criminal Investigations, Texas A&M Engineering, TEEX
· Pennsylvania Top Gun Undercover, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
· Mid-Level Narcotics Investigations, Professional Lawn Enforcement Training
· Delaware Valley Intelligence Liaison Officer Training, Philadelphia Police
· Basic Narcotics Investigator, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
· Narcotics and Drug Recognition, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
· Narcotic & Criminal Trafficking & Interdiction, Desert Snow
· Field Training Officer, Texas A&M Engineering, TEEX
· Front Line Supervisor, Texas A&M Engineering, TEEX
Certification
- Pennsylvania 'Top Gun' Undercover Training, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, Pennsylvania
- Delaware Valley Intelligence Center Liaison Officer Training Certificate, Pennsylvania
- Basic Narcotics Investigator, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, Maryland
- Narcotics and Drug Recognition, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, Maryland
- Desert Snow Narcotic Interdiction, Deptford, New Jersey
- Standardized Field Sobriety and Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection (ARIDE) Certifications
- Taser International Instructor, Taser International Training Academy, Pennsylvania
- International Police Mountain Bike Patrol, Upper Darby Police Department, Pennsylvania
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 1
- Date of Birth: 12/29/82
- Marital Status: Married
Commendations & Awards
· Chief of Police Supervisor Notations, Numerous, West Pottsgrove Twp. Police Department
· Life Saving Award, Commendation, Catasauqua Police Department
· Chiefs Distinguished Community Relations Award & Recognition, North Catasauqua Police
· Heroism Commendation, Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department
· Commendatory Letter Award, Philadelphia Housing Police Department
· Distinguished Recognition Award, Fraternal Order of Police
· Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Award, Pennsylvania
Timeline
Police Officer
West Pottsgrove Twp. Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Police Officer
North Catasauqua Police Department
11.2019 - 06.2023
Police Officer
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department
04.2015 - 11.2019
Police Officer
Folcroft Police Department
03.2013 - 04.2015
Police Officer
Yeadon Borough Police Department
06.2012 - 10.2013
Security Supervisor
Top Dog Sports Bar and Night Club
12.2003 - 01.2007
Gloucester County Institute of Technology High School -
Gloucester County Institute of Technology High School
Pitman High School -
Pitman High School
Municipal Police Academy - 36 credits
Delaware County College
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