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EDWARD THOMPSON

Greenlawn,NY

Summary

Professional law enforcement leader with strong focus on public safety and community engagement. Known for exceptional leadership and crisis management skills, consistently achieving operational goals through effective team collaboration. Demonstrates high level of integrity, adaptability, and strategic thinking in high-pressure situations. Proven ability to foster cohesive team environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliable results.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Lieutenant / Watch Commander

Freeport Police Department
11.2008 - 09.2024
  • Provided oversight of 100+ sworn officers and support staff in all operational functions at Freeport Police Department including patrol, communications and administrative projects to serve 40,000+ village residents
  • Supervised calls for service and preliminary investigations
  • Engaged in FPD emergency preparedness and response for severe weather events including Super Storm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina as well as civil protests and actions related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Coordinated with Nassau PD, MTA PD, Freeport Fire Department, electric and gas utilities, etc., regarding allocation of personnel resources during emergencies
  • Coordinated with outside police agencies for ongoing investigations
  • Assigned police and civilian personnel as deemed necessary
  • Supervised radio communications
  • Supervised evidence intake, manage the property locker and reconcile logged property items
  • Supervised intake, entry, prioritization and dispatching calls for service
  • Engaged in budgetary compliance through minimizing overtime
  • Reviewed police reports and written statements to ensure compliance with department rules and regulations and New York State law
  • Instituted compliance for any and all mandated policy changes
  • Reviewed body-worn-camera usage and videos
  • Scheduled court appearances for sworn personnel
  • Reviewed of daily reports for clarity and completeness

Police Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

Freeport Police Department
03.1997 - 11.2008
  • Observed police officer's conduct at assignments for courtesy and professionalism
  • Ensured officers are in compliance with rules, regulations and laws
  • Trained and retrained officers in department policies and procedures
  • Supervised crime scenes at homicides as well as other serious crimes and accidents

Police Officer

Freeport Police Department
06.1989 - 03.1997
  • Patrolled assigned areas in an effort to suppress crime and protect life and property
  • Documented criminal and civil complaints as well as motor vehicle accidents
  • Assisted in emergency service transports of sick and/or injured persons

Education

Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) -

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Basic Course For Police Supervision -

Nassau County Police Academy
Nassau County, NY

Basic Course For Police Officer -

Nassau County Police Academy
Nassau County, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration(B.B.A) - Business Administration and General Management

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Community Relations
  • Report Preparation

Timeline

Police Lieutenant / Watch Commander

Freeport Police Department
11.2008 - 09.2024

Police Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

Freeport Police Department
03.1997 - 11.2008

Police Officer

Freeport Police Department
06.1989 - 03.1997

Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) -

Princeton University

Basic Course For Police Supervision -

Nassau County Police Academy

Basic Course For Police Officer -

Nassau County Police Academy

Bachelor of Business Administration(B.B.A) - Business Administration and General Management

Molloy University

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