Dennis M. O'Brien
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
A detail-oriented police officer with twenty years in law enforcement who consistently demonstrates strong decision making and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrolman
Manalapan Township Police Department
2005.06 - Current
- Assigned to the midnight platoon and responsible for patrol duties during the overnight hours
- Tasked as a Field Training Officer (FTO) in 2012. Successfully assisted in the training of multiple new officers in all aspects of patrol, departmental policy, and New Jersey motor vehicle and criminal laws
- Lead investigator for several serious motor vehicle accidents since 2010. All required reports and County/State notifications were successfully completed for these incidents
- Assisted in the prosecution of a driver that eluded neighboring police departments and injured several members of a Marlboro Township family in 2010 by completing a thorough accident investigation report which was utilized during legal proceedings.
- Conducted several formal interviews during serious motor vehicle accident investigations and also assisted detectives with typed/video interviews during criminal investigations
- Performed additional traffic safety officer responsibilities such as maintenance/inventory of RADAR equipment, request pricing for new units for budgetary purposes, and complete annual re-certification of tuning forks with New Jersey Weights and Measures
- Assigned to maintain the Alcotest breath machine, specifically by, conducting the monthly solution change and ensuring that the Records Department has all necessary documentation for the discovery process
- Provided testimony in Municipal Court, Grand Jury, Family Court - Juvenile and Superior Court
- Attended numerous in-service training courses, including but not limited to: Field Training Officer (FTO); Traffic Accident Investigation I & II; RADAR Instructor Class; Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course; Alcotest, Forensic Interview Technique; Death Scene Management; Tactical Handcuffing Instructor; Search Warrant - Execution/Entry Techniques; Defensive Tactics; VALOR
Education
70th Basic Course For Police Officers -
Monmouth County Police Academy
Freehold Township, NJ2005
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC1996
Skills
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Traffic Safety Officer
- RADAR Instructor
- Excellent report writing skills
- Advanced accident investigation skills
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Manalapan Township Police Department's "Life Saving Medal" in 2012
- Recipient of two (2) Manalapan Township Police Department's "Exceptional Service Awards" in 2012
- Two-time nominee (2012 & 2013) for the Manalapan Township Police Department's "Officer of the Year Award"
- Recipient of the Manalapan Township "Honorable Service Award (5, 10, 15 years)"
Timeline
Patrolman
Manalapan Township Police Department
2005.06 - Current
70th Basic Course For Police Officers -
Monmouth County Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Clemson University
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