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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jennifer Lavelle

Smithtown,NY

Summary

Proficient in detecting and investigating violations, working with law enforcement agencies and rendering aid to distressed individuals.


Diligent and skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail


Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team enviromnent

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counterterrorism Police Sergeant

New York City Police Department
10.2015 - 01.2024


- Supervise all critical response command operations including Heavy Weapons Teams located throughout Manhattan


- Coordinate special event security details & working closely with organizers to ensure public safety during large scale events


- Responsible for securing high-profile locations and mass gathering events (Parades, Sporting Events, Concerts, NY Eve, US Open etc)


- Primary Capabilities: Active Shooter Response, heavy weapons (M4 rifle), Vapor Wake K9, radiological detection & HAZMAT detection.

Domestic Violence Sergeant

New York City Police Department
05.2013 - 10.2015


- Supervise a team of (5) Police Officers specializing in Domestic Violence


- Collaborate with Detective Squad and adjoining precinct Domestic Violence units in regards to cases, victims and offenders


- Sign off & investigate domestic violence complaints and cases


- Conduct Home Visits and provide referrals for victims


- Provide Counseling and Shelter alternatives


- Supervise Misdemeanor and Felony Arrests







Patrol Sergeant

New York City Police Department
10.2012 - 05.2013

- Supervise a platoon of 40 police officers


- Respond to radio runs, supervise misdemeanor and felony arrests, conduct vehicle stops , take reports in regards to vehicle accidents and criminal activity


- Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively


- Managed personnel schedules , ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses


- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members



Detective - Narcotics

New York City Police Department
11.2008 - 10.2012


- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals


- Generate Investigations on locations and individuals selling drugs


- Effect misdemeanor and felony arrests


- Maintain surveillance of target locations and individuals


- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support numerous criminal cases


- Oversaw evidence collection and management to maintain proper chain of custody in criminal cases


- Obtain and participate in search warrants and raids


- Work and coordinate with undercover officers and confidential informants






Police Officer - Street Narcotics /Patrol Officer

New York City Police Department
07.2004 - 11.2008

- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly


- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement

Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders


- Issue summonses and effect misdemeanor and felony arrests


- Interview victims and witnesses and take reports for criminal activity


- Observe and enforce street level drug use and sales and effect arrests





Armed Security Officer

Commack Public Library
04.2021 - Current


- Enforce library policies and procedures


- Provide protection for library patrons


- Conduct patrols of location and outside perimeter

Suffolk County Park Ranger

Suffolk County Parks Department
02.2024 - Current

- Reduce safety incidents within the park by conducting regular patrols and enforcing park rules and regulations consistently


- Enforce Suffolk county local laws , NYS vehicle and traffic law & NYS Environmental Conservation law

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12.2001

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Public Safety
  • Crowd Control
  • Arrest Procedures
  • Facility Protection
  • Report Writing
  • Incident Documentation
  • Perimeter Security
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Surveillance Monitoring
  • Law enforcement liaison

Certification

Dignitary Protection Training - Completed October 2023


Rescue Task Force - October 5, 2018


COBRA - HAZMAT


Active Shooter Training


Auto Crime Training

Timeline

Suffolk County Park Ranger

Suffolk County Parks Department
02.2024 - Current

Armed Security Officer

Commack Public Library
04.2021 - Current

Counterterrorism Police Sergeant

New York City Police Department
10.2015 - 01.2024

Domestic Violence Sergeant

New York City Police Department
05.2013 - 10.2015

Patrol Sergeant

New York City Police Department
10.2012 - 05.2013

Detective - Narcotics

New York City Police Department
11.2008 - 10.2012

Police Officer - Street Narcotics /Patrol Officer

New York City Police Department
07.2004 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

West Virginia University
Jennifer Lavelle