Gregory Smith
Orange
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience at the Town of Monroe, CT Police Department. Expert in crisis response and event planning, successfully managing safety for large-scale events. Proven track record in budget administration and multi-agency collaboration, enhancing operational efficiency and community safety through innovative strategies and technology integration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Team Commander
Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team
01.2004 - Current
- Direct regional tactical operations, training, and deployment readiness for over 35 specialized operators.
- Lead strategic planning and interagency coordination during critical incidents and large-scale public events.
- Developed and implemented a two-week Basic SWAT School, training more than 200 law enforcement professionals.
- Authored standard operating procedures enhancing compliance, training, and risk mitigation across all member municipalities.
- Regional tactical and emergency operations unit serving seven municipalities.
Deputy Chief
Town of Monroe, CT – Police Department
Monroe
01.2001 - Current
- Serve as Executive Officer to the Chief of Police, directing all operational, administrative, facilities, and risk management functions.
- Oversee daily operations of multiple facilities, maintenance coordination, and capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with safety, ADA, and sustainability standards.
- Lead campus and community event safety planning, coordinating security, crowd management, and emergency response for events exceeding 5,000 participants.
- Manage security systems infrastructure including access control, CCTV, emergency alert systems, and data compliance under CJIS and cybersecurity protocols.
- Develop and execute comprehensive emergency response and continuity of operations plans across municipal and educational facilities.
- Implement department-wide training, compliance, and workplace safety programs; partner with HR and legal teams on internal investigations and policy adherence.
- Administer a $7M operational budget, ensuring effective resource allocation, contract oversight, and cost control.
- Collaborate with local schools and community organizations to promote safety education and event coordination.
- Municipal agency serving over 20,000 residents with 42 full-time officers, 6 part-time officers, and 12 civilian staff.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of New Haven
Graduate Certificates - Southern Police Institute, Police Executive Leadership Program, Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officer’s Course
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration
University of New Haven
Skills
- Campus safety leadership
- Facilities oversight
- Event planning and risk management
- Crisis response and preparedness
- Regulatory compliance
- Organizational development
- Technology integration
- Budget administration
- Policy formulation
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Facilities management
- Access control systems
- Emergency notification systems
- Law enforcement records management
- Digital evidence management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Cybersecurity management
- Records compliance
Technology And Systems Expertise
- Facilities Management Systems
- Access Control & CCTV Platforms
- Emergency Notification Systems
- Law Enforcement RMS (Nexgen)
- Digital Evidence Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cybersecurity Oversight
- Records Compliance (CJIS)
Training And Professional Affiliations
- FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
- Penn State Police Executive Development
- National Tactical Officers Association – Command Decision Making
- Internal Affairs Certification
- Connecticut Police Chiefs Association
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Police Executive Research Forum
Timeline
Assistant Team Commander
Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team
01.2004 - Current
Deputy Chief
Town of Monroe, CT – Police Department
01.2001 - Current
Master of Public Administration -
University of New Haven
Graduate Certificates - Southern Police Institute, Police Executive Leadership Program, Southern Police Institute, Administrative Officer’s Course
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration
University of New Haven