Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards and Commendations
Training
Specialized Assignments
Timeline
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Holly Catalfamo

Grantham,NH

Summary

Focused law enforcement professional offering a proven history in fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts, investigations, community policing and leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Enforcement Training Specialist - Lieutenant

NH Police Standards and Training
Concord, NH
05.2023 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
  • Exercised versatility in fast-paced, agile work environments.

Master Patrol Officer

Laconia Police Department
Laconia, New Hampshire
07.2010 - 04.2023
  • Trained officers in communication and de-escalation skills to improve outcomes of calls and routine patrols.
  • Trained officers in patrol tactics, DWI detection/enforcement, and domestic violence.
  • Supervised trainees during in house and field training.
  • Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
  • Investigated offenses and arrested offenders of criminal law.
  • Performed administrative tasks related to police work.
  • Evaluated and advised police officers and other personnel.
  • Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from recruit officers.
  • Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
  • Testified in Superior and District courts about encounters with citizens.
  • Patrolled the City of Laconia and worked with citizens to reduce crime in the area.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
  • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.

Education

New Hampshire Police Academy
Concord, NH
12.2010

Criminal Justice

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
05.2009

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Impaired Driving Detection and Enforcement
  • Crime Prevention
  • Conflict Management
  • Officer Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Relations
  • Crime Detection and Enforcement
  • Police Patrol Operations
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Service Oriented
  • Court Testimony
  • Public Speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
  • Summons and Subpoena Service
  • Report Writing
  • Order Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Accident Investigations
  • Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
  • Dispatch Communication
  • Local, State and Federal Regulations
  • Domestic Violence Prevention
  • Develop and Update Lesson Plans
  • De-escalation and Verbal Judo
  • Axon Virtual Reality Instructor
  • PowerPoint
  • IMC Entry

Awards and Commendations

3 Lifesaving Awards

2 Meritorious Service Awards

9 Distinguished Unit Action Awards

5 Letters of Commendation

Training

Poly Drug Use Part 1 - .5 hour

A Wild Ride: Psychedelics and Impaired Driving - 1.0 hour

How to Get Cooperation for DRE Evaluations - 1.5 hours 

Assist with Wet Labs for Basic Academy Recruits 2023 - present

DUI Classroom Instructor at NH Police Standards 2023-present

DRE Tablet Training 2024

Maine Impaired Driving Summit 2024 - 5 hours 

Cannabis and Chemical Testing

Tactics That Expand Your DWI DRE Investigations - Tactics That Can Make a Difference

Assisted with “Wet Labs” at NHPST

Background Investigations

CPR/AED Instructor

Taser Instructor

OC Spray Instructor

Defensive Driving Instructor

SkidCar Instructor

DRE Mandatory training for NH DRE’s

Verbal Judo - Train the Trainer

Vermont Impaired Driving Conference

Drug Recognition Expert

Advanced Roadside Impairment

Field Training Officer

Maximizing Performance During Critical Situations by Understanding Responses to Fear

Duty to Intervene

Verbal De-escalation Train the Trainer Program: Surviving Verbal Conflict

Confronting Bias in Law Enforcement

Sig Sauer Tactical Patrol Supervisor

Marijuana DUI Investigations

Female Enforcers

Homeland Security Critical Incident Response for Law Enforcement

Interview and Interrogation

Instructor Development

DWI Preparations and Courtroom Testimony

153rd NH Police Academy

Specialized Assignments

Laconia Police Department Patrol Division – 2010-2023

Drug Recognition Expert – 2017 – Present

DUI Instructor - 2017-Present

De-Escalation Instructor – 2020 – Present

Field Training Officer – 2020 – Present

Test Officer for Body Worn Cameras

NH Police Cadet Training Academy Cadre 2013-2015

Timeline

Law Enforcement Training Specialist - Lieutenant

NH Police Standards and Training
05.2023 - Current

Master Patrol Officer

Laconia Police Department
07.2010 - 04.2023

New Hampshire Police Academy

Criminal Justice

Norwich University