Frank Schalek
Summary
Accomplished Police Officer/Detective with a proven track record at the Township of Hamilton Police Department, specializing in criminal investigations and community engagement. Known for integrity, honesty, and exceptional ability to build trust within diverse communities. Expert in conflict de-escalation, significantly enhancing public safety through strategic relationship management and comprehensive report writing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer / Police Detective
Township Of Hamilton Police Department
07.2002 - 10.2018
- Directed and maintained all juvenile interactions through information gathering and data entry resulting in a grant from the State of New Jersey.
- Organized and directed task forces with various agencies utilizing data sharing on cases involving homicides, burglaries and human trafficking.
- Implemented and directed a web based background investigation program resulting in reducing background investigations by half.
- Researched, utilized data and wrote policies to assist with the Department's accreditation with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Commission.
- Appointed and elected as President to the Youth Services Commission that oversaw all information sharing and training of every law enforcement entity in Atlantic County.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in homicide and serious assault cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Organized and conducted training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Class II Special Officer
City of Cape May Police Department
12.2000 - 10.2001
Education
Criminal Justice
Stockton University
Absecon, NJCriminal Justice
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Analyzing trends
- Collect and interpret criminal intelligence
- Liaison to local, county, state and federal agencies
- Conflict de-escalation
- Criminal Investigations
- Community Engagement
- Background Investigations
- Undercover operations
- Special task forces
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Criminal Investigation
Certification
- State of New Jersey Class II Special Officer: May, 2001
- State of New Jersey Basic Course for Police Officers: December 19, 2002
- Certified Instructor, New Jersey Police Training Commission
- Certified New Jersey Interviewer of Children and Preparing for Court: March 10-14, 2008
- Certified New Jersey Fire/Arson/Explosion Investigator
- Certified Police Field Training Officer - March 17, 2004
- Sex Crimes Investigation Training - February 15, 2008
- FBI Advanced Criminal Investigation - February 25-29, 2008
- Certified Trainer: Internet Safety for Law Enforcement Officers - June 11, 2009
- FBI Cyber Crimes - June 6, 2006
Timeline
Police Officer / Police Detective
Township Of Hamilton Police Department
07.2002 - 10.2018
Class II Special Officer
City of Cape May Police Department
12.2000 - 10.2001
Criminal Justice
Stockton University
Criminal Justice
Saint Joseph's University
- State of New Jersey Class II Special Officer: May, 2001
- State of New Jersey Basic Course for Police Officers: December 19, 2002
- Certified Instructor, New Jersey Police Training Commission
- Certified New Jersey Interviewer of Children and Preparing for Court: March 10-14, 2008
- Certified New Jersey Fire/Arson/Explosion Investigator
- Certified Police Field Training Officer - March 17, 2004
- Sex Crimes Investigation Training - February 15, 2008
- FBI Advanced Criminal Investigation - February 25-29, 2008
- Certified Trainer: Internet Safety for Law Enforcement Officers - June 11, 2009
- FBI Cyber Crimes - June 6, 2006
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