Jay H. Hodge

Direct and supervise daily operations and staff across multiple divisions including:

Courts (All Cuyahoga County Courts)

Civil

CCW

EMU (Electronic Ankle Monitoring Unit)

Sex Offender Unit (County-wide)

Protective Services Officers (Security for county wide buildings)

• Managed allocating resources effectively to optimize operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with local agencies to address crime trends and develop strategic intervention plans.
• Oversaw incident command during critical situations, coordinating multi-agency responses seamlessly.
• Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
• Evaluated officer performance through regular assessments, providing mentorship for professional development.
• Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
• Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve Deputy Sheriff patrol and protective services.
• Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal laws during daily operations, mitigating legal risks.

Oversaw initiatives that improved relations between university/local law enforcement and the campus/local community.

This role involved managing and coordinating activities, working with police leadership and community members to build trust and address concerns, as exemplified by the executive director of the Cleveland Community Police Commission.

• Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand outreach initiatives and promote educational access.
• Developed and implemented policies to improve institutional governance and compliance standards.
• Analyzed institutional performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and driving data-informed decision-making processes.
• Spearheaded diversity initiatives, promoting an inclusive campus environment through targeted programming and engagement strategies.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

• Led community policing initiatives to enhance public safety and trust in campus environment.
• Oversaw law enforcement operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborated with university administration to address campus safety concerns and improve emergency response protocols.
• Managed departmental budget, allocating resources efficiently to support operational effectiveness.
• Conducted regular assessments of campus security measures, driving continuous improvement in safety protocols.
• Established partnerships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance collaborative crime-fighting efforts on campus.
• Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates.
• Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.
• Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
• Spearheaded successful recruitment campaigns, attracting highly qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to join the force.
• Effectively managed crisis situations utilizing negotiation skills along with tactical command thus mitigating threats posed to public safety.
• Championed the use of data-driven decision-making tools to inform resource allocation decisions and address emerging crime trends proactively.

• Trained officers with patrol tactics during the inception of the police department.
• Acted as OIC in absence of Shift Sergeant.
• Supervised daily patrol operations, ensuring safety and security across campus facilities.
• Managed shift schedules for security staff, optimizing resource allocation and coverage efficiency.
• Fostered a culture of communication within the team, promoting information sharing and operational transparency.

• Conducted arrests and interviewed suspects with department investigator and criminals to solicit truthful information, prepared crime reports and presented case files to Chief of Police.
• Coordinated with special crime agencies and campus departments to obtain assistance in difficult to resolve crimes while scheduling and supervising the work of police personnel.
• Developed and delivered training programs for new hires, enhancing onboarding effectiveness.
• Assessed training needs through feedback, tailoring content to meet specific departmental requirements.

• Investigated and processed all felony and related misdemeanor cases made by uniform officers.
• Conducted interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims for case preparation.
• Cases were presented before Grand Jury panels, Bench (Judge) and Jury trials.
• Acted as Detective Sergeant in absence as directed.
• Maintained a 97% conviction rate on homicides, major cases, and assisted drug investigations initiated by the East Cleveland Narcotic Unit.
• Assisted SWAT and East Cleveland Narcotics Unit with the execution of search warrants for drug and other felony investigations in East Cleveland.
• Conducted major investigations with Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), Federal Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Identification (BCI & I), Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office, and numerous municipal enforcement agencies that resulted in federal and/or state.

• Assisted the senior police officers in investigating complex criminal cases and provided them certain clues towards the cases.
• Patrolled the assigned zones or designated areas within precinct including municipal building, and banks to prevent any kind of crimes or disruptions.
• Gathered preliminary information as responding officer on criminal calls, and prepared relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator.
• Secured the scene of a crime or emergency by blocking off the area with barricades, ropes, etc., and by standing guard, to prevent damage, loss, or injury.
• Enforced local laws and ordinances to maintain public safety.
• Collaborated with community members to build trust and improve relations.