Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Training
Section name

Frank Ramaglia

Chicago Police Department
Chicago,Illinois
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience

Experienced Law Enforcement Supervisor with 25 years in the Chicago Police Department, including 15 years as a Sergeant. Specialized in investigative tactics and gang crime prevention, focused on reducing criminal activity and enhancing community quality of life.

Work History

Owner

3 Years 7 Months
Blue Spire Security LLC | 03.2023 - Current
  • Provided security services at various events
  • Executive Protection
  • Threat Assessment
  • Event Security
  • Physical Security
  • Armed Officers

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter-Terrorism

28 Years
Chicago Police Department | 10.1998 - Current
  • Supervised ATF Task Force Officers working jointly with ATF Special Agents. Managed task force responsibilities to suppress criminal weapons and drug activity through undercover investigations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter-Terrorism

4 Years 3 Months
Chicago Police | 11.2019 - 02.2024
  • Chicago Police Supervisor of Task Force Officers assigned to FBI Squads CE-2 and CE-7
  • Supervised Federal Title III/VICAR wiretap operations
  • Led Operation "Smokewagon" targeting federal gun running operations, coordinating efforts with multiple agencies.
  • Sustained injury while supervising FBI squad during narcotics operation.
  • I was seriously injured after being struck by gunfire on 29 Jan 2020, while on surveillance and Supervising FBI Squad CE-7 during a narcotics purchase. I assisted in pursuing and apprehending the suspect after sustaining two gunshot wounds. I was awarded the Chicago Police Medal (Officer of the Year); Chicago Police Blue Star Award; Chicago Police Medal of Valor; Illinois State Police Medal of Honor; and the IACP national Officer of the Year Runner Up

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter- Terrorism

5 Years 5 Months
Chicago Police Department | 06.2014 - 11.2019
  • Conducted investigations into gang activities, Squad 6550
  • Executed complex gang investigations through long-term operations to dismantle organized crime networks.
  • Coordinated efforts against organized crime syndicates

Sergeant, Narcotics, Bureau of Counter-terrorism

10 Months
Chicago Police Department | 08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Conducted operations with Executed undercover operations as part of Buy/Bust team Squad 6223 to disrupt narcotics trafficking networks.
  • Operation "40 Cal" State RICO Operation

Sergeant, Bureau of Patrol

4 Years 7 Months
Chicago Police | 01.2009 - 08.2013
  • Supervised Gun Team 4171
  • Executed apprehension of individuals involved in gun violations.
  • Supervised officers executing hundreds of search warrants, ensuring compliance with legal protocols
  • Prosecution of extremely violent weapons offenders

Education

Associates Degree - Criminology

Moraine Valley Community College | 05-1995
  • United States Marine Corp 08/1992- 10/1997
  • MOS 6412 Avionics Communication Technician
  • Sergeant E-5

- Public Service Management

Calumet College of St. Joseph | Hammond, IN | 05-2028

Skills

Client engagement
Business management
Client service
Project management
Operations management
Crisis management
Network development
Communication strategies

Accomplishments

  • 1 Police Medal
  • 1 Blue Star Award
  • 1 Medal of Valor
  • 1 State Police Medal of Honor
  • 1 IACP Officer of the Year Runner Up
  • 131 Honorable Mentions
  • 17 Department Commendations
  • 1 Presidential Election Deployment
  • 5 Attendance Recognition Awards
  • 1 Unit Meritorious
  • 2 Special Commendation
  • 1 N.A.T.O Summit Service Award
  • 1 Joint Operation Award
  • 14 Emblem of Recognition-Physical Fitness
  • 1 Police Officer of the Month
  • 5 Problem Solving Awards
  • 1 Annual Bureau Award of Recognition
  • 4 Deployment Operations Center Awards
  • 2004 Crime Reduction Ribbon
  • 2009 Crime Reduction Award
  • 2019 Crime Reduction Award

Certification

Private Security Contractor License #119.001855

Timeline

Owner

Blue Spire Security LLC
03.2023 - CurrentRead More

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter-Terrorism

Chicago Police
11.2019 - 02.2024Read More

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter- Terrorism

Chicago Police Department
06.2014 - 11.2019Read More

Sergeant, Narcotics, Bureau of Counter-terrorism

Chicago Police Department
08.2013 - 06.2014Read More

Sergeant, Bureau of Patrol

Chicago Police
01.2009 - 08.2013Read More

Sergeant, Bureau of Counter-Terrorism

Chicago Police Department
10.1998 - CurrentRead More

Moraine Valley Community College

Associates Degree from Criminology
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Calumet College of St. Joseph

from Public Service Management
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Training

  • Department Carbine (M4) July 2009-Present
  • ESCO I Certified June 2008-Present
  • L.E.M.A.R.T. August 2019
  • Active Shooter Instructor Course May 2011
  • Kinetic Energy (Explosives) New Mexico Tech July 2009
  • High Risk Entry August 2010
  • T.A.R.A December 2007

Section name

Mission: To serve our communities and protect the lives, rights, and property of all people in Chicago
Frank Ramaglia