Jason Palmatier
Shrewsbury,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced, tried-and-tested police leader with 23 years of experience in dealing with all aspects of patrol-related issues, community policing, and critical incidents. Driven foremost by deeply held values of honestly, integrity, ownership, and accountability. Adhering to servant-based leadership to develop, inspire, and lead personnel by example, yet retaining the ability to fluidly modulate to autocratic leadership in times of crisis. Valuing community both within the police culture and without; further valuing and recognizing that success brings those two cultures together with mutual respect and transparency. Possessing proven sound judgement, excellent written and oral communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and intuitive, empathetic interpersonal skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Community Services Division
Shrewsbury Police Department
02.2023 - Current
Tasked with supervision of:
- Elder Services
- Mental Health Services/Clinician
- Drone Unit
- Marine Unit
- Community Engagements
- Traffic
- Public Records Requests
- Public Relations Liaison
- Social Media
- School Resource Officers
Patrol Sergeant
Shrewsbury Police Department
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Patrol supervisor, training and duties including- yet not limited to: Front-Line Leadership Seminar 06/21, Suicide Prevention 07/18, shift briefings, staff assignments, patrol oversight, interdepartmental communication, critical incident command/direction, community policing focus, community relations/interface, report review/correction, booking supervision, prisoner safety/transport/care, civilian complaint receipt, policy/procedural compliance, staff updates/education, OT/supplemental staffing, DTS detail entry/staffing, CODE RED dissemination, municipal accident investigation, critical resource allocation, motions/trials District/Superior court proceedings, evidentiary preservation, and personnel development/education
Patrolman
Shrewsbury Police Department
04.2006 - Current
- Patrolman, training and duties including- yet not limited to: US Marshall, Special Deputy, Operation Falcon III, Multiple Active-Shooter scenario trainings with MSP, First Responder, certified, Drugs That Impair Driving certification, domestic violence/disturbance resolution, motor vehicle accident investigation/reports, community policing focus, warrant apprehension/processing, citizen assistance, animal complaint, search and rescue/recovery, unattended death/suicide investigation/reports, traffic complaint investigation/reports, criminal complain investigation/reports, youth offense investigation/reports, firearms training, defensive tactics training, legal update training, motions/trials district court
Patrolman
Hudson Police Department
09.2001 - 04.2006
- Patrolman, training and duties including- yet not limited to: 8th MPOC Bolyston Academy, Scribe, First Responder, certified, domestic violence/disturbance resolution, motor vehicle accident investigation/reports, warrant apprehension/processing, community policing focus, citizen assistance, animal complaint, search and rescue/recovery, unattended death/suicide investigation/reports, traffic complaint investigation/reports, criminal complain investigation/reports, youth offense investigation/reports, firearms training, defensive tactics training, legal update training, motions/trials district court, simmuntions training, extensive
Reserve Patrolman
Hudson Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2001
- 14th Reserve MPOC graduate, worked as reserve patrolman until full-time appointment on 09/02/11
Police Dispatcher Full Time
Marlboro Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Full time dispatcher, 911-certified, multi-tasking focus, communication focus
Police Dispatcher Part-Time
Hudson Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2001
- 911-certified, multi-tasking focus, communication focus
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts05.2023
Criminal JusticeWNEC, Devens Campus
Western New England College
01.2006
Liberal Arts
SUNY Canton-Potsdam
Potsdam, New York12.1993
Skills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Personnel Supervision
- Departmental Oversight
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Community Events
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Public Outreach
- Crime Prevention
- Outreach Initiatives
Additional Information
Also active within the community as a musician, both as a worship leader at church and as a volunteer worship leader at rehab facilities (prior to COVID)
Timeline
Lieutenant, Community Services Division
Shrewsbury Police Department
02.2023 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Shrewsbury Police Department
04.2018 - 02.2023
Patrolman
Shrewsbury Police Department
04.2006 - Current
Patrolman
Hudson Police Department
09.2001 - 04.2006
Reserve Patrolman
Hudson Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2001
Police Dispatcher Full Time
Marlboro Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2001
Police Dispatcher Part-Time
Hudson Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2001
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
Anna Maria College
Criminal JusticeWNEC, Devens Campus
Western New England College
Liberal Arts
SUNY Canton-Potsdam
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