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Clifford Kriner

Riverside,PA

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience as Police Chief at Northumberland Borough. Proven track record in community engagement and crime prevention, with a focus on implementing strategic training programs and innovative communication tools. Skilled in incident command and team management, I foster a culture of professionalism and enhance public safety through effective policy enforcement.


Experienced with supervising police operations and leading teams. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving to enhance community safety, with a track record of effective incident management and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Chief

Northumberland Borough
03.2013 - Current
  • Implement Lexipol's comprehensive policies and procedures for officer conduct, ensuring departmental consistency and professionalism.
  • Started the accreditation process through the Pennsylvania Police Chiefs' Association.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and regular evaluations.
  • Implemented the use of a police app to bridge the communications gap between the police department and our citizens.
  • Implemented a virtual video crime watch program within the community.
  • Obtained grant funding for the Lasershot training simulator and created the River Valley Police Training facility.
  • Procured land to build a police shooting range within the borough, resulting in savings on travel time and overtime pay.

Police Sergeant

Northumberland Borough
02.1996 - Current
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate their performance and address any incorrect behaviors.
  • · Supervise the K-9 division, which consists of my dog, another handler, and his dog.

Police Officer

Northumberland Borough
05.1990 - 02.1996
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls in a timely manner.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Implemented a canine program, supervising a unit that consisted of two teams and trained police K-9s.
  • Filled in as acting police chief due to illness and death.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Montour County
09.1985 - 10.1990
  • Relayed the latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls, and supervised response prioritization to effectively dispatch official units, including police, fire, and EMS, while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance services to meet individual call needs.
  • Questioned callers to determine the nature of the problems and locations to direct the appropriate response.
  • Worked part-time from 06/2005 until its closure in 2017.

Education

High School Diploma -

Danville High School
Danville, Pennsylvania

MPOETC Training Certification - Police Academy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
01-1990

Skills

  • Incident command
  • Team management
  • Public safety
  • Crime prevention
  • Legal compliance
  • Community engagement
  • Policy enforcement
  • Patrol supervision
  • Community oriented policing
  • Active shooter training
  • Performance appraisals
  • Personnel supervision
  • Budget management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Police Chief

Northumberland Borough
03.2013 - Current

Police Sergeant

Northumberland Borough
02.1996 - Current

Police Officer

Northumberland Borough
05.1990 - 02.1996

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Montour County
09.1985 - 10.1990

High School Diploma -

Danville High School

MPOETC Training Certification - Police Academy

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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