JOHN VERTA
Chicago,IL
Summary
Police Officer with 26 years of experience, 15 years as a Sergeant, conducting internal and criminal investigations, working in a team concept, assisting citizens, with excellent oral and written skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant of Police
Chicago Police Department
08.2022 - Current
- Personally oversee, manage, and direct the operations of a watch, including response and crime prevention strategies, consistent with plans and strategies established by the executive officer and district commander.
- Respond to, assume command of, and direct supervisory action for major field incidents occurring in their district, when no field lieutenant is available as delineated in the Department directive.
- Ensuring compliance with policy and procedures regarding arrestee processing and booking.
- Mentoring subordinates by helping to develop their knowledge, ability, and confidence to make decisions based on the principles of police legitimacy and procedural justice and in conformance with existing policies.
- Utilizing available technology, including the CLEAR system and the GPS application, to analyze and disseminate information and to monitor the activity of watch personnel.
- Ensuring compliance with the policy and procedures for the use of body-worn cameras.
- Providing for the continuity of operations between watches by ensuring the oncoming watch is advised of the district conditions and problems that may impact the relieving watch
- conduct use of force investigations and approve associated Tactical Response Reports in accordance with Department Policy and Procedure.
- Ensure all Officers are aware of their scheduling training dates ensuring their compliance with Consent Decree requirements.
- Promote Officer wellness (Physical and Mental) while ensuring anonymity during the process.
Sergeant of Police
Community Policing Office
03.2016 - 08.2022
- Facilitated communication between command staff, community leaders and elected officials, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Established a robust intelligence-sharing network among community organizations to combat emerging threats proactively.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for events while minimizing overtime expenses
- Developed, wrote and implemented the District Strategic Plan.
- Oversaw an annual budget used for community outreach initiatives.
- Implemented proactive community policing strategies to build trust between officers and residents in high-crime areas.
- Improved community relations by implementing outreach programs and collaborating with local organizations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Sergeant of Police - Liaison
Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
02.2008 - 03.2016
- Worked with Chicago Public Schools to enforce the law and protect students, employees, guests, property, and the school community.
- Responsibility to address and respond to public safety concerns, criminal activity, violence, and other law-enforcement-related incidents within the school and outlying boundaries.
- Coordinated with School Administration, Chicago Public Schools Safety and Security Center to assess potential violence while implementing District level response.
- Ensured the Officers under my supervision were trained in the latest best practice scenarios for "Active Shooter" Incidents.
- Oversaw the deployment of sworn and civilian "Safe Passage" workers, to ensure students were able to walk to and from school without incident.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois05.1995
Skills
- Proficient in Department Databases and Applications
- Performance Appraisals
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Personnel Supervision
- Community Relations
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
Professional Recognition
2004, 2009, 2019 Crime Reduction Award
83 Department Honorable Mentions
12 Complimentary Letters written by citizens acknowledging my service
3 Department Commendations
1 Unit Meritorious Performance Award
106 Total Department Awards
Timeline
Lieutenant of Police
Chicago Police Department
08.2022 - Current
Sergeant of Police
Community Policing Office
03.2016 - 08.2022
Sergeant of Police - Liaison
Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
02.2008 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University