CRAIG MEAD
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Dedicated Police Sergeant experienced in patrol supervision, officer and recruit training, and special services. Achieved high performance in fast-paced environments through effective communication and adaptability. Focused on supporting organizational goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Chelmsford Police Department
Chelmsford, MA
05.2025 - Current
- Supervises daily patrol operations, manages critical incidents, oversees officer performance, and supports training standards and operational readiness. In charge of ensuring compliance with department rules and regulations along with policies and law from both state and federal.
- Coordinate deployments of specialty assets, mutual aid, department and regional resources, oversee and manage critical incidents by directing and/or relieving assets, officers or acquiring more.
- Guide, coach and mentor officers under direct supervision to successfully carry out calls for service, update on revised policies, laws and directives, motivate and initiate proactive policing, and successfully follow and carry out the Chief of Police mission statement.
- Monitored and enforced professionalism standards, fostering a culture of accountability among team members.
- Implemented directives and orders from superiors, ensuring clear communication and adherence to operational protocols.
- Reviewed and approved reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance for record submission.
Military Police Soldier
Massachusetts Army National Guard
01.2012 - Current
- Achieved promotion to Sergeant in 2018 and to Staff Sergeant in 2023. Directed training, range operations, and weapons qualification.
- Enforced laws and regulations to uphold order and safety in assigned areas, contributing to overall mission success.
- Conducted traffic control and ensured compliance with regulations during operations, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on joint security initiatives and training exercises, strengthening community relations and operational readiness.
Patrol Officer
Chelmsford Police Department
Chelmsford, MA
04.2016 - 05.2025
- Patrol operations and investigations; department instructor; Field Training Officer; assigned member of the NEMLEC regional SWAT team.
- Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and carry out arrest or apprehension procedures proportionate to the situation.
- Promoted and preserved peace within jurisdiction by identifying problems and executing appropriate solutions for citizens, connecting them to relevant resources.
- Reduced fear of crime through proactive patrols and establishing a visible command presence in the community.
- Aid individuals in danger of physical harm. Facilitate movement of pedestrian and automotive traffic
- Completed assignments from superiors efficiently and effectively.
- Executed assignments to the best of ability.
- Record data and interactions on the daily log if duty from the tour prescribed by proper authority
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA 08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA 01.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Ma 09.2011 - 12.2019
Chelmsford High School
Chelmsford, MASkills
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Field operations
- Policy enforcement
- Report writing
- Training coordination
- Data management
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Supervision and leadership
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring officers
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Multitasking
- Multitasking
Certification
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Taser Instructor
- PepperBall Instructor
- Patrol Procedures Instructor
- ALERRT / Active Shooter Response Instructor
- Motorcycle-Certified Officer
- Nationally Registered EMT (NREMT)
- SWAT Team Member (NEMLEC)
- Chelmsford Police Honor Guard Commander
AWARDS
Meritorious Award for Valor (x2)
Meritorious Life Saving Award
Meritorious Service for Outstanding Performance
Fraternal Order of Police Valor Award
Timeline
Sergeant
Chelmsford Police Department
05.2025 - Current
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Lowell
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2019 - 08.2021
Patrol Officer
Chelmsford Police Department
04.2016 - 05.2025
Military Police Soldier
Massachusetts Army National Guard
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
09.2011 - 12.2019
Chelmsford High School