Chris Niederhaus
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Dynamic Police Lieutenant with extensive experience at Pleasanton Police Department, excelling in incident command and traffic enforcement. Proven track record in policy writing and grant management, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong team leadership skills fostered successful training programs and effective responses to large-scale events, ensuring public safety and community trust.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Pleasanton Police Department
Pleasanton, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw Special Operations Unit, which included Traffic Unit, Alternate Response Unit, and Crime Scene Investigation Team.
- Served two years as Patrol Watch Commander, supervising three patrol teams.
- Acted as Incident Commander during large-scale events, ensuring effective response to parades and protests.
- Developed and implemented policies and training protocols for sworn personnel.
- Authored and managed multiple grants to enhance Traffic Unit functions and secure enforcement equipment.
Police Sergeant
Pleasanton Police Department
Pleasanton, CA
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Supervised patrol operations to enforce policy adherence and reduce liability.
- Completed triennial and annual evaluations, identifying and correcting deficiencies.
- Conducted investigations and authored comprehensive findings reports.
- Oversaw Field Training Program, developing training protocols for new and lateral officers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Union Institute And University
Ohio City, OH05-2012
Skills
- Incident command and traffic enforcement
- Policy writing and grant management
- Crime scene investigation
- Team leadership
- Manage police Alternate Response
- Fleet management
Certification
- Certified Police Manager
- ICI Certified Investigator
- Traffic Collision Reconstruction (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- Auto vs. Pedestrian & Train Collision Investigation
- Over 800 hours of POST-certified training
- Certified Motorcycle Instructor & EVOC Instructor
- Certified Supervisor – Field Training Program
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Pleasanton Police Department
01.2021 - Current
Police Sergeant
Pleasanton Police Department
01.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Union Institute And University
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