Jeffrey G. Parsons
Woodstock
Summary
Highly motivated, resourceful, and respected law enforcement professional with over 27 years of progressive achievement. Exceptional communicator effective at developing people, positively and proactively engaging diverse community stakeholders, and spearheaded the research implementation of a Body Worn Camera program(s) for the City of Woodstock and the Village of Pingree Grove.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Security
Marengo District #154
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced unit security by implementing comprehensive security protocols and procedures.
- Recognized and addressed potential security vulnerabilities by regularly reviewing and updating clients'' residential and workplace security systems.
- Upgraded security systems, including surveillance and access controls, enhancing overall building security.
- Reviewed and updated store security policies and procedures.
- Enhanced security measures by developing comprehensive information security policies and protocols.
- Increased security awareness among staff with comprehensive training sessions.
- Prevented potential security breaches at public events by developing comprehensive security plans in collaboration with event organizers.
- Ensured data security as a top priority by implementing and maintaining robust security measures for sensitive company information.
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective security measures.
Chief of Police
Village of Pingree Grove
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Grew and led an 18-person police agency utilizing a people-centered approach
- Annually, effectively developed, secures support of, and manages a police budget of 2+ million
- Implemented a collaborative process to rewrite and implement new vision, mission and goals for agency
- Facilitated the process for agency’s accreditation initiative
- Developed and nurtured strong local partnerships with multiple law enforcement agencies throughout Northern Illinois for the purposes of sharing information and developing industry best practice
- Provided information to media outlets by generating and approving news releases, holding press conferences, serving as the department spokesperson and media liaison to disseminate agency-related information to inform, educate and maintain a strong positive relationship with the citizenry of the Village of Pingree Grove and beyond
- Established and maintained relationships with representatives of the community, employees, and public interest groups
- 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.
- Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maximizing available resources for crime prevention efforts.
- Reduced crime rates by establishing an intelligence-led policing model and targeting high-risk offenders.
Deputy Chief of Police
City of Woodstock
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted in leading a 60-person police agency utilizing a people-centered approach
- Serves as 'Acting Chief of Police' when the Chief of Police is unavailable
- Annually, effectively develops, secures support of, and manages a police budget of $5.5 million
- Implemented a collaborative process to rewrite and implement new vision, mission and goals for agency
- Facilitated process for agency’s accreditation initiative
- Developed and nurtured strong local partnerships with multiple law enforcement agencies throughout Northern Illinois for the purposes of sharing information and developing industry best practice
- Provided information to media outlets by generating news releases, holding press conferences, serving as the department spokesperson and media liaison to disseminate agency-related information to inform, educate and maintain a strong positive relationship with the citizenry of the City of Woodstock and beyond
- Established and maintained relationships with representatives of the community, employees, and public interest groups – including during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
Detective Sergeant
City of Woodstock
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided direct command and control of a division that specialized in investigations including, but not limited to, homicide, sexual assault, crimes against children, financial crime, street crime, and narcotics/vice investigations
- Maintained high service levels while operating within budgetary constraints
- Served as department liaison to outside agencies, nurturing vital relationships with command staff from local county and municipal organizations for data sharing and consistency in building best practices
Police Sergeant
City of Woodstock
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Directly supervised up to twenty-five subordinates and their daily activities
- Coordinated and supervised numerous major crime scenes including homicides, home invasions, armed robberies, and civil disturbances
- Addressed a plethora of community concerns ranging from general law enforcement issues to direct community relations functions
- Used a multi-faceted approach to policing by employing different patrol techniques and community partnerships
- Completely reorganized and modernized the evidence vault to ensure the integrity off all evidence and property in custody are held the highest standards in law enforcement
Detective
City of Woodstock
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Lead Violent Crime Investigator
- Coordinated the successful investigation on numerous violent crimes including, but not limited to homicides, criminal sexual assaults, home invasions
- Worked harmoniously with numerous partner agencies that included federal and local prosecuting offices, other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies
Police Officer
City of Woodstock
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Range Master
- Served as a role model for the department, for over 16 years, providing competent training, maintaining, and ensuring the vital instruction of up-to-date and relevant firearms competency and use of force laws and policies and procedures
- School Resource Officer
- Served as a role model for high school students, as well as high school teachers and administrators, during the Columbine shooting incident and period of time, while providing school safety and positive interaction / instruction sessions
- Field Training Officer
- Served as role model for new officers (recruits); provided ongoing instruction in a real-time field setting; completed daily evaluation of trainees’ performance; completed written recommendations at completion of each training phase
- Patrol Officer
- Performed general uniformed patrol and investigative duties
- Responded to calls for service and conducted self-initiative proactive patrol and crime suppression activities
Police Officer
Maywood Police Department
03.1996 - 02.1997
- Patrol Officer
- Performed general uniformed patrol and investigative duties
- Responded to calls for service and conducted self-initiative proactive patrol and crime suppression activities
Education
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA01.2017
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Aurora University
Aurora, IL01.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Benedictine University
Naperville, IL01.2009
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL01.1995
Skills
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Rapid processing and integration of data
- Practical problem solving
- Efficient problem solving
Transformational leadership
- Decision making
- Strategic planning
- Implementation
- Assessment
Associations And Memberships
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
- Florida Police Chiefs Association
- FBI National Academy Associates (National and Illinois Chapters)
Executive Leadership Programs
- Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Quantico, VA, National Academy Session 270, 2017
- Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, School of Police Staff and Command 368, 2015
Timeline
Security
Marengo District #154
08.2024 - Current
Chief of Police
Village of Pingree Grove
06.2021 - 09.2023
Deputy Chief of Police
City of Woodstock
06.2016 - 05.2021
Detective Sergeant
City of Woodstock
01.2012 - 01.2016
Police Sergeant
City of Woodstock
01.2011 - 01.2012
Detective
City of Woodstock
01.2003 - 01.2011
Police Officer
City of Woodstock
01.1997 - 01.2003
Police Officer
Maywood Police Department
03.1996 - 02.1997
Master’s Degree - Business Administration
Aurora University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Benedictine University
Associate’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Elgin Community College
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice Education
University of Virginia
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