Christopher LoPiano
Rochester,NY
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
New York State University Police
06.2019 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses, victims and suspects.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Maintained collaborative community outreach with Residential and Greek Life to educate students on legal and life concepts including trainings on Title IX and Clery.
- Serve on EAP Committee, Smoke Free Coalition, Workplace Violence Committee, Campus Culture Engagement Committee and various hiring committees.
- Teach GOLD Programs to students on topics of gaining civil service employment and active attacker scenarios.
- Serve as advisor to Geneseo First Response and assist in collaborative first responder trainings, policy development, and various difficult working conditions.
- Local and Regional PBANYS Representative
- As accreditation manager, developed or rewritten the majority of our policies and procedures to meet or exceed NYS Accreditation standards through collaborative outreach with other law enforcement agencies. Also ensure compliance of policies through review of reports/investigations, as well as ensure training requirements are met by developing, planning, organizing, implementing and managing organizational training priorities.
- Supervise and train new officers to successfully work independently.
- Supervise and lead other colleagues on the UPD Wellness Committee.
Police Officer
New York State University Police
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses, victims and suspects.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Maintained collaborative community outreach with Residential Life to educate students on legal and life concepts.
- Assisted in development of procedures with other departments on campus to ensure a progressing flow of information and opportunities for collaboration.
- Served on various hiring committees.
- Teach students, faculty and staff on active attacker scenarios.
- As assistant accreditation manager, helped develop or rewrite policies and procedures to meet or exceed NYS Accreditation standards through collaborative outreach with other law enforcement agencies. Also ensure compliance of policies through review of reports/investigations, as well as ensure training requirements are met by developing, planning, organizing, implementing and managing organizational training priorities.
- Supervise and train new officers to successfully work independently.
Public Safety Officer
University Of Rochester
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Supervised crowds at busy events or gatherings to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Applied principles of law enforcement and fire protection.
- Worked with community leaders to ensure the safety and needs of various underrepresented people are met.
Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
West Irondequoit Central School District
08.2007 - 07.2016
- Planned and instructed daily practice sessions while supervising 1-3 coaches and 20-100 athletes depending on season.
- Showed physical vitality and enthusiasm for sport with use of good judgment in decision-making.
- Coordinated and conducted off-season training and conditioning.
- Developed respect through appearance, behavior, language and conduct during practices and meets.
- Worked with numerous teachers, coaches, and athletes to assist those less advantaged to ensure athletes were able to participate.
Public Safety Officer
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Investigated numerous crimes to a successful outcome.
- Served as Residential Hall Officer to be a liaison for resident students and the Public Safety Department.
- Supervised and trained new officers to work independently.
- Served as incident commander for Division 1 hockey games and assisted in Incident Action Plan development for other large events.
- Learned 3 levels of American Sign Language to better work with the deaf/hard of hearing population.
Police Officer
City Of Norfolk
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Public Safety Officer
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Investigated numerous crimes to a successful outcome.
- Served as Residential Hall Officer to be a liaison for resident students and the Public Safety Department.
- Supervised and trained new officers to work independently.
- Served as incident commander for Division 1 hockey games and assisted in Incident Action Plan development for other large events.
- Learned 3 levels of American Sign Language to better work with the deaf/hard of hearing population.
Campus Safety Officer in Charge
Nazareth College Of Rochester
05.2003 - 04.2008
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Investigated numerous crimes to a successful outcome.
- Supervised shift in the absence of the shift supervisor and assisted in subordinate evaluations.
- Supervised and trained new officers to work independently.
- Responsible for maintaining and submitting Clery statistics
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY2025
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Public Leadership/Performance Metrics
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Saint John Fisher College
Rochester, NY2006
Skills
- DCJS Certified Police Officer
- DCJS Instructor Development Course
- Radar/Lidar Instructor
- Physical Fitness Instructor
- Police Baton Instructor
- Disability Awareness Instructor
- Civilian Response to Active Attackers Instructor
- Crime Scene and Evidence Technician
- Evidence and Property Room Manager
- Accreditation Manager/Assessor
- Field Training Officer
- Interview and Interrogation Course
Timeline
Police Officer
New York State University Police
06.2019 - Current
Police Officer
New York State University Police
07.2016 - 06.2019
Public Safety Officer
University Of Rochester
06.2015 - 07.2016
Public Safety Officer
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
10.2012 - 06.2015
Police Officer
City Of Norfolk
02.2012 - 10.2012
Public Safety Officer
Rochester Institute Of Technology, RIT
05.2008 - 02.2012
Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
West Irondequoit Central School District
08.2007 - 07.2016
Campus Safety Officer in Charge
Nazareth College Of Rochester
05.2003 - 04.2008
Master of Science - Public Administration
SUNY College At Brockport
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Public Leadership/Performance Metrics
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Saint John Fisher College
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