CAMERON ELLISON
Markleville,IN
Summary
A servant leader, strategic thinker, and tactically sound operations executive, with a demonstrable career progression in police services. Strong experience developing people, strategy, short- & long-term goals, implementation, and evaluating progress to commitments. Deep understanding of policy development, administration, and compliance. Robust and established relationships at local, state, and federal levels with various agencies, community leaders, businesses, and civic groups. Pursuing the opportunity to apply my career and leadership experiences to lead the Carmel Police Department to deliver world class prevention and intervention services.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Ascension St Vincent Health
Indianapolis, IN
01.2020 - Current
- Pioneered the establishment of Ascension's first police department nationally, serving the entire Indiana market
- Crafted and executed a dynamic framework for the Police Department, encompassing vision, mission, culture, policy, operations, budget, recruiting, leadership team selection, department structure, training, appearance, corrective and disciplinary action and supporting systems
- Provided strategic planning, and motivation for the team, setting clear expectations, goals, and staffing mandates
- Worked with other leaders and departments on a national scale to develop staffing models, collaborations and workplace violence reduction.
Captain, Operations Division
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded covert investigations and handpicked elite personnel for task force missions, such as the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force, Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, FBI Safe Streets Task Force and ATF Crime Gun Intelligence Center
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies, fostering seamless coordination on investigations, operations, and funding
- Integral role in development of departmental strategic planning, offering key insights and aiding in implementation
- Provided meticulous budget input, oversight, and management.
Director of the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force (HCMCETF)
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted an effective, victim centric focus in child exploitation and child sex abuse material investigations resulting in the rescue of child sex abuse victims and successful prosecution of offenders locally, throughout the United States and internationally
- Provided comprehensive feedback through debriefing of critical operations/investigations
- Coordinated with personnel for safe operations utilizing local/state/federal agencies
- Orchestrated statistical analysis and detailed case reporting to the Board of Police Chiefs and Hamilton County Prosecutor
- Formulated and executed tactical and strategic plans
- Scrutinized and approved operational investigative and operational plans
- Established and communicated investigative standards for participating agency personnel
- Enhanced and communicated standards for digital evidence laboratory serving central Indiana for all crimes
- Represent HCMCETF for media inquiries and public events
- Maintained accountability for adherence to standards and completed quantitative performance reviews
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the task force
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members
Lieutenant, Operations Division
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Supervisor Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force
- Created, founded and led first Intelligence Unit for Fishers PD
- Authored all policy, hand selected liaisons, provided department training, operational oversight and regulatory compliance accountability.
Unit Supervisor, Fishers Police Intelligence Unit
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Created, founded and led first Intelligence Unit for Fishers PD.
Watch Officer, Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center
Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center
Indianapolis, IN
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supervised analysts, vetted credentials of requesting authorities, coordinated data across local, state, federal intelligence ecosystem
- Collaborative efforts and crime data with FBI, HSI, National Guard, State Police, IDOC, and all local agencies
- Spearheaded projects and made system recommendations
- Provide guidance and verify classification and proper handling of data and intelligence products.
Supervisor (Lieutenant) Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force
Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force
Carmel, IN
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Led independent squad of detectives from member agencies in covert long and short term drug, vice and organized crime investigations
- Overwatched safety and handling of human sources.
Supervisor (Sergeant), Hamilton County Drug Task Force
Hamilton County Drug Task Force
Carmel, IN
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Supervised detectives from member agencies in covert long and short term drug, vice and organized crime investigations
- Responsible for scrutinizing and approving tactical operations plans
- Accountable for teaching and documenting official funds (cash)
- Overwatched safety and handling of human sources.
Sergeant, Fishers Police Department (Patrol)
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided direction to shift personnel on daily basis
- Mentored shift staff
- Provided for quality control and corrective action
- FTO
- Initiated first Emergency Response Team (ERT) for the Fishers Police Department
- Firearms Instructor.
Police Officer, Fishers Police Department
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
Fishers, IN
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Firearms Instructor.
Police Officer, Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield Police Department (GPD)
Greenfield, IN
01.1992 - 01.1997
- FTO
- Joint SWAT Team Member
- Firearms Instructor
- Responsible for fair enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations.
Reserve Police Officer, Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield Police Department (GPD)
Greenfield, IN
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Volunteer Police Officer
- Responsible for fair enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations.
Education
Applied Management Principles -
Purdue University (Mini-MBA)
01.2021
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy -
Quantico
01.2012
Bachelor of Science, Law Enforcement Management -
Calumet College of St. Joseph
01.2007
Indiana Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course 92-111 -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
01.1992
Chief of Police Course -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Education and Criminal Justice Coursework -
Ball State University
Skills
- Computer
- Mac/PC
- Mobile devices
- Handheld radios
- Social Media
- Mobile Communication apps
- Multiple analytic/linking databases
- Basic math
- Emergency Response
- Report Preparation
- Intelligence Led Policing
- Public Speaking
- Psychomotor Skills Instruction
- Safe Tactical Operations
- Law Enforcement Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
- Law Enforcement Records Management Systems (RMS)
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
- Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS)
- Transformational Leadership
- Trust-based Relationships
- Data Analytics & Operations
- Collaboration
Affiliations
- Member, Hamilton County CIT Committee
- Member, Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police
- Member, International Association of Hospital Safety and Security
- Member, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International
- Member, FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
- Member, National Tactical Officers Association
Certification
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Firearms Instructor
- Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
- NIMS and FEMA ICS 100 - 800
- High Risk Environment, Personal Security Olive Security Training Center
Additional Information
I have attended more than 6000 hours of the highest quality law enforcement skills training from the best available providers in the world. This training includes Leadership, Management, Tactical Operations Skills, Law Enforcement Weapons and Tools, Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Intelligence and Data Collection as well as Use of Force. I have attended numerous seminars and training across the United States and abroad. I have also participated in thousands of successful police-community contacts under many levels of danger, stress and collaboration.
Presentations
- Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Retrainer
- Indiana SWAT Officer's Association
- State of Indiana Homeland Security District 5
- State of Indiana Homeland Security District 7
- State of Indiana Homeland Security District 10
- Fishers Police Department Citizens Academy
- Numerous outreach and education presentations to Fishers Businesses
Volunteer Community Service
- 2023 - Present Board Member: Building a Refuge
- 2016 - 2018 Board Member: Neighborhood Detection K-9 Association
- 2008 - Organized and Led Hulse Cup charity basketball game
- 1989 - Reserve Police Officer
Awards
Four Meritorious Service Awards Two Distinguished Service Awards Unit Citation for Emergency Response Team United States Attorney Award to the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force Numerous Commendation Letters
Accomplishments
Four Meritorious Service Awards
Two Distinguished Service Awards
Unit Citation for Emergency Response Team
United States Attorney Award to the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force
Numerous Commendation Letters
Timeline
Chief of Police
Ascension St Vincent Health
01.2020 - Current
Captain, Operations Division
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of the Hamilton County Metro Child Exploitation Task Force (HCMCETF)
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Unit Supervisor, Fishers Police Intelligence Unit
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Watch Officer, Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center
Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Lieutenant, Operations Division
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.2005 - 01.2019
Supervisor (Lieutenant) Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force
Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force
01.2005 - 01.2008
Supervisor (Sergeant), Hamilton County Drug Task Force
Hamilton County Drug Task Force
01.2003 - 01.2005
Sergeant, Fishers Police Department (Patrol)
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.2000 - 01.2003
Police Officer, Fishers Police Department
Fishers Police Department (FPD)
01.1997 - 01.2000
Police Officer, Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield Police Department (GPD)
01.1992 - 01.1997
Reserve Police Officer, Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield Police Department (GPD)
01.1989 - 01.1992
Applied Management Principles -
Purdue University (Mini-MBA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy -
Quantico
Bachelor of Science, Law Enforcement Management -
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Indiana Law Enforcement Officer Basic Course 92-111 -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Chief of Police Course -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Education and Criminal Justice Coursework -
Ball State University
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