Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Janet Griffin

Belchertown,MA

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional with 29+ years of progressive leadership across military, campus, and municipal policing. Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop officers while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and wellness. Demonstrated expertise in community policing, crisis intervention, interagency collaboration, and trauma-informed practices. Committed to operational excellence, policy development, and the strategic advancement of department goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Sergeant

Amherst Police Department
2016 - Current
  • Direct supervision of patrol officers across shifts; ensure policy adherence, operational readiness, and professionalism.
  • Lead coordinator for Rape Aggression Defense, Sex Offender Registry process, Child Passenger Safety Program, and CRESS liaison.
  • Represent APD on the Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service (CRESS) interim leadership team; continue as liaison.
  • Serve as Department’s DCJIS representative; maintain compliance and integrity of data systems.
  • Manage department’s ropes course, COO/NLO outreach efforts, and other community-centered programs.

Police Detective

Amherst Police Department
2005 - 2016
  • Conducted complex investigations, including death scenes, sexual assaults, and domestic violence incidents utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Managed sex offender registrations and court liaison duties; provided testimony and facilitated victim advocacy.
  • Appointed liaison to LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, enhancing trust and service delivery.
  • Trained officers as a Defensive Tactics Instructor and served on the Warrant Entry Team.

Police Officer

Amherst Police Department
1999 - 2005
  • Responded to calls for service, enforced Massachusetts General Laws, and performed proactive community policing.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
01-2025

Master of Criminal Justice

Boston University
Boston, MA
01-2016

Skills

  • Command & Personnel Supervision
  • Interdepartmental Communication
  • Officer Training & Wellness
  • Crisis Intervention & Peer Support
  • Policy Development & Accreditation Preparedness
  • Grant Management & Program Oversight
  • Community Engagement & Outreach
  • Incident Command & Investigative Leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Sergeant First Class (Retired)
Massachusetts Army National Guard | 1995 – 2016
- Deployed to Afghanistan (2003) and Iraq (2009–2010) as a Military Police Platoon Sergeant.
- First female platoon sergeant in 211th MP Battalion; Bronze Star recipient.
- Recognized with multiple commendations and awards for leadership under combat conditions.

Affiliations

  • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
  • Western Mass Critical Incident Stress Management Team – Peer Supporter
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Chair, Xi Xi Omega Chapter Initiatives
  • Order of Eastern Star, Sumner Lodge No. 5

Certification

  • FBI LEEDA Command Leadership
  • FEMA ICS/NIMS Certified (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
  • U.S. Marshals Sex Offender Investigator
  • Trauma to Addiction & Grief (ICISF)
  • Psychological First Aider & Mental Health First Aid
  • AWR-160 WMD/Terrorism Awareness
  • Officer Wellness & Domestic Violence Instructor
  • Field Force Operations & Bombing Prevention

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Amherst Police Department
2016 - Current

Police Detective

Amherst Police Department
2005 - 2016

Police Officer

Amherst Police Department
1999 - 2005

Master of Science - Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bay Path University

Master of Criminal Justice

Boston University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE