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Doug Lingenfelter
Culpeper,VA
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Summary
Accomplished retired Watch Commander from the Fairfax County Police Department with 25 years of leadership in public safety. Expert in crisis intervention and resource management, achieving $3 million in cost savings to overtime budgets. Renowned for fostering team culture and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring equitable service delivery to diverse communities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Watch Commander - Lieutenant (Retired)
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax County, VA
01.2001 - 03.2026
- Served in progressive leadership roles during a 25-year career supporting public safety operations and community trust.
- Supervised patrol operations in high-volume, diverse community environments, ensuring equitable and professional service delivery.
- Led shift operations as Watch Commander, managed personnel deployment, and executed emergency management according to Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
- Responded to and managed critical incidents, medical emergencies, and safety threats with composure, resilience, and sound judgment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly evolving situations, maintaining operational continuity during crises.
- Supported Internal Affairs Bureau by ensuring adherence to compliance standards and procedures.
- Coordinated accreditation preparation and documentation, achieving compliance with national and state professional standards.
- Conducted internal inspections and audits to ensure operational integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation to enhance transparency and bolster organizational resilience.
- Oversaw departmental overtime assignments and external staffing contracts, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of overtime expenditures.
- Developed and implemented an improved oversight process that resulted in approximately $3 million in departmental cost savings.
- Mentored and developed personnel in professionalism, ethical conduct, and de-escalation techniques.
- Fostered a team-based culture emphasizing respect, service, and communication across diverse populations.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Certification -
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Chantilly, VA07-2001
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice & History Minor
Penn State University
University Park, PA05-2000
Skills
- Incident Command System (ICS) Operations
- Emergency & Medical Response
- Hospital & Facility Security Support
- Access Control & Patrol Operations
- Policy Compliance & Accreditation
- Internal Inspections & Audits
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- De-escalation & Crisis Intervention
- CPR / AED Certified
- Resilience Under Pressure
- Adaptability in Dynamic Environments
- Overtime & Resource Management
- Service to Diverse Communities
Continuing Education
3000 hours of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services credit, Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health Response, Emergency Management & Incident Command, Active Threat Response, Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Leadership & Supervision, CPR / AED & First Aid
Timeline
Watch Commander - Lieutenant (Retired)
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2001 - 03.2026
Basic Law Enforcement Certification -
Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice & History Minor
Penn State University