Edward J. Lister

• Directly responsible for the supervision, discipline, training, inspection and evaluation of all patrol officers under my command.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily patrol operations to include dissemination of critical information, response to calls, review of reports, treatment of arrestees, interaction with civilians, and investigation of internal affairs complaints.
• Ensuring the adherence to all general orders, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Wall Township Police department, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and the New Jersey State Attorney General's Office.

Key Department Instructor Certifications:

• Emotionally Disturbed persons De-escalation tech
• Active Shooting response (ALICE training)

Key Highlights:

• Front Line Supervisor Program
• High Impact Supervision Course
• New Jersey Internal Affairs Program
• Police Training Commission Certified Instructor
• Wall Police Youth Academy Lead Instructor

• Supervisor of the Special Services unit which is responsible for specialized traffic and community-oriented activities
• Liaison between the Police Department and the Wall Township Public Schools, community organizations and private entities involving community affairs and other youth/community programs.
• Enhance the learning environment for both public and private schools within the community by providing security training to include all hazards response programs.
• Organized and conducted community outreach programs with youth groups, veteran organizations and senior citizens.
• Successfully developed, implemented and supervised incident command for large scale community events.
• Supervised, trained, evaluated members of the Special Services Unit to include scheduling and staffing of the Special officers for the courtroom security and other special events.
• Supervision of the unit in the reduction of serious traffic accidents and address citizen complaints by identifying engineering flaws, educating the public on motor vehicle laws and conducting traffic enforcement details.
• Mediated citizen complaints by addressing concerns and issues and attempting to assist with coming to a resolution.

• Ancillary responsibilities include supervisor and trainer of the Wall Township Police Department Canine Unit.
• Provide trained Canine teams to assist in the prevention and detection of crime, the tracking of persons sought by the police, protection of police officers and the detection of drugs and explosive materials.
• Supervision encompasses coordinating operations, maintaining the highest training standards and evaluation process to ensure teams are in compliance with the NJ Attorney General Guidelines for K9 operations and the use of force.
• Canine Handler with over 15 years of experience and several canine partners.
• Disciplines included patrol, narcotics and explosive detection.
• Collaborated with other police agencies throughout New Jersey and parts of New York State as well as the United States Government for multi jurisdictional incidents and in-service training.

• Enforcement, investigation and prevention of criminal and traffic law violations.
• Served as a Field Training Officer, provided traffic and criminal investigations training and assisted new officers in their career development.
• Taught veteran officers during in-service training on domestic violence, use of force, pursuit policy, firearms qualification, oleoresin capsicum spray, case law updates and patrol tactics including active shooter response.
• Attended various traffic related courses including the foundation of motor vehicle collision investigation, on- scene investigation, reconstruction, DWI detection techniques and drug interdiction.
• Participated in a diverse array of training in criminal and narcotics investigation tactics, comprising basic criminal investigation, interview and interrogation, narcotics detection and trafficking and criminal law.
• Member of the Special Response team which included responding to the World Trade Center on 9/11 for recovery efforts.
• Key Highlights: Successful CPR on a six-month-old infant that on arrival had no vitals and has now fully recovered.

• Served as a member of the Traffic Enforcement Unit in the Traffic Division of the Wall Township Police Department
• Performed traffic enforcement and traffic accident investigations
• Gather data of high incident traffic areas and assigned enforcement locations
• Handled all basic aspects of traffic engineering and public education
• Key Highlights: Northwestern University Crash One, Northwestern University Crash Two, Northwestern University Vehicle Dynamics, University of North Florida Traffic Reconstruction

• Served as a tactical operator on the Wall Township Police Department Special Response Team, which was a highly trained tactical unit responsible for addressing critical situations such as hostage rescue, barricaded subjects and high-risk warrant service
• Key Highlights: Responded to the City of New York (Ground Zero) on September 11, 2001 to assist with rescue efforts

• Private Special education school for students with special needs from K-12, position entailed verbal de-escalation of students and state approved therapeutic holds when necessary.
• Manage daily in-school suspension operations, supervise students, coordinate with staff and parents,
• Respond to situations as a crisis responder, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Participate in therapeutic team meeting to improve student strategies and develop effective interventions.

• Directly responsible to utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and if necessary state approve therapeutic physical techniques (holds/restraints) on patients in crisis.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, eating, and hygiene, ensuring their basic needs.
• Lead group activities, recreational outings, or other therapeutic interventions designed to promote well-being.
• Closely observe patients' behavior and report any changes or concerns to the medical staff.
• Help patients access necessary resources, such as support groups, therapy, or vocational training, to aid their recovery and integration into the community.
• Written Recognition for assisting in the development of the MICA program and excellence in patient care/crisis intervention.