Gundich George
Savannah Police Department Special Operations/SWAT Commander-Police Captain
Savannah,GA
Summary
Police Captain performs complex and highly responsible planning and supervisory duties associated with crime prevention and law enforcement activities. Directs staff, administers budget and plans and organizes division in alignment with department goals. Serves as liaison between department and local, state and federal agencies. Vigilant Police Captain adept at developing, implementing, and revising departmental procedures and policies. Experience preparing budgets and managing expenditures of department funds. Dedicated to upholding and maintaining state and local laws. Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Captain-Special Operations/SWAT Commander
City Of Savannah Police Department
03.2018 - Current
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
- Inspected and oversaw functions of patrol officers, detectives and lieutenants.
- Monitored and managed tactical communications to control information and focus resources.
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
- Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
- Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts.
- Investigated and resolved strategical concerns impacting [Type] management and team direction.
- Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety.
- Developed and implemented ordinances rules and regulations to further departmental goals.
- Planned, organized, directed and supervised operation of [Number] major divisions.
- Led and managed detective unit and developed processes for maintaining evidence and property.
- Examined personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training.
- Monitored performance of employees and established police requirements.
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
- Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
- Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches.
Police Lieutenant-Assistant Director of Chatham Co
City Of Savannah
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Supervised high risk warrant operations
- Primary investigator of Internal Affair issues over multi-jurisdictional unit
Police Lieutenant- Patrol Supervisor
City Of Savannah
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Directed and monitored work of 20 law enforcement professionals with clear focus on maximizing results and maintaining transparent police operations.
- Audited inventory of safety equipment and weapons for mission security compliance.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Developed and implemented methods of reducing crime in community, analyzing crime trends and developing corresponding strategies.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Police Sergeant Intelligence and Gang Unit
City Of Savannah
04.2011 - 09.2013
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Saint Leo's University
Fort Lauderdale, FL/ Savannah Satellite 05.2001 -
Skills
Workload Balancing
undefinedAdditional Information
I have been been tasked on hundreds of occasions to speak in public at Neighborhood Community Meetings, City and County Council meetings and media outlets at the request of my department and the city of Savannah on the subjects of policy, law, crime trends and solutions and testified in legal decisions related council licensing and ordinances.
I have been part of hundreds of internal affairs investigations related to disciple, use of Force, Use of Deadly Force, and Code of Conduct for the Savannah Police Department.
I have been part of executive command boards on dozens of incidents relating to investigations and strategies relating to internal affairs decisions.
I have been asked to be part of policy changes and creations as an executive in the department.
I have been asked to speak on the behalf of the department on numerous occasions to citizens, media, federal partners and City Council as an expert related to crime, incidents, new technology and asked to share my opinions on all subjects related to lae enforcement due to my experience.
Timeline
Police Captain-Special Operations/SWAT Commander
City Of Savannah Police Department
03.2018 - Current
Police Lieutenant-Assistant Director of Chatham Co
City Of Savannah
09.2013 - 03.2018
Police Lieutenant- Patrol Supervisor
City Of Savannah
04.2011 - 09.2013
Police Sergeant Intelligence and Gang Unit
City Of Savannah
04.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Saint Leo's University
05.2001 -
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