Jonathan Luterek
22 Rebecca Way, West Seneca
Summary
Recognized and accomplished Patrol Lieutenant and Officer at the West Seneca Police Department, adept in utilizing technology to enhance job performance, supervising diverse teams, and excelling in de-escalation. Spearheaded the WSPD Behavioral Health program making it a model for other agencies across NYS. Coordinator of the Federal 1033 Program and have become a valuable resource in this field for other agencies statewide. Recognized across WNY for success in utilizing social media platforms for community outreach and in assisting criminal investigations. Passionate about enhancing employee performance through leadership and knowledge sharing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
West Seneca Police Department
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Consistently handled over 1,000 calls per year safely and with no history of complaints
- Thoroughly investigate all assigned complaints to reduce lead times on criminal investigations.
- Secure crime scenes, gather evidence, and question witnesses.
- Conducted thorough preliminary investigations at crime scenes.
- Determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Responsible for field training and growth of new recruits.
- CIT trained officer designated as primary liaison to conduct mental health follow-ups with representatives from Crisis Services.
Patrol Lieutenant
West Seneca Police Department
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for up to 12 officers on highest call volume shift.
- Federal 1033 Program coordinator having secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment to enhance safety and effectiveness in response to calls.
- Provide mentorship to new officers, sharing valuable insights gained from years of experience on the job to help them succeed in their roles.
- Ensure timely completion of all required reports by monitoring officer activity and reviewing documentation regularly.
- Maintain high levels of departmental morale through effective leadership, open communication channels, and recognition of outstanding performance among officers.
- Managed critical incident responses efficiently, directing personnel and resources as needed to protect public safety and preserve crime scenes, resulting in successful convictions for serious felonies.
- Evaluated officer performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and recommending areas for improvement when needed.
- Kept abreast of emerging trends in law enforcement best practices through continuous professional development opportunities by attending numerous conferences and workshops on related topics.
- Supervisor of the Department's CIT program including the direct supervisor to the full time behavioral health clinician. Through training and leadership have contributed to the reduction of the Department's involuntary mental health transports by over 50% over a four year period.
- Public Information Officer responsible for maintaining relationships with local media and providing media releases for significant arrests and incidents.
- Conduct television and radio interviews with local news outlets.
- Social media manager responsible for managing the Department's social media pages. Recognized for maintaining the top pages of their kind in WNY. Increased followers from 8k to over 70k in a four year period.
- Created a new proposal and description of duties for the creation of a Department Behavioral Health Team which was approved by the Chief of Police for implementation.
- Utilized existing technology in the Department scheduling program to create new workflow forms and allow for better tracking of data and officer work efficiency.
- Coordinate, plan, and implement several successful community policing programs including K9 for a day, Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt, and a police rescue dog/cat calendar.
Education
Erie County Training Academy Supervision School
Amherst, NY09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01.2005
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2002
Skills
- Proficient in numerous computer platforms and software
- Experience supervising large and diverse groups of employees
- De-escalation and conflict resolution techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude in which other employees regularly turn to for solutions
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Instructor Development School
- Public Information Officer
- Fundamental Crisis Intervention Skills for Law Enforcement Certified Instructor
Accomplishments
- Life Saving Award - 2014
- Police Officer of the Year "Valor Award" - 2016
- Letter of Commendation - 2016
- WSPD "Chief's Award" - 2023
- Buffalo Spree Magazine "Buffalo's Best Facebook Page" Award - 2023
- ECLEF Dedicated Service to Law Enforcement Award - 2024
- Annual presenter and NYS Chief's Seminar in Niagara Falls for the implementation of the 1033 Program
- Social Media routinely featured on local news stories and social media outlets for community engagement and positive press.
- Created numerous social media posts which have garnered millions of views and been shared on national news outlets.
Training
Elective Seminars Attended:
- 2024 - Co-Responder Police Mental Health Conference - Omaha, NE
- 2023 - Finding the Unfindable: Advanced Digital Investigations for Missing Persons
- 2023 - CIT Conference - Detroit, MI
- 2023 - Detecting Deception in Criminal Behavior
- 2022 - CIT Conference - Pittsburgh, PA
- 2019 - Social Networking and Criminal Investigations
- 2017 - Understanding and Detecting Deception
- 2017 - The Warrior Mindset
- 2016 - Investigative Interviewing and Interrogations
- 2015 - Identifying and Investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
- 2015 - Street Survival for Law Enforcement
Timeline
Patrol Lieutenant
West Seneca Police Department
08.2020 - Current
Patrol Officer
West Seneca Police Department
08.2011 - 08.2020
Erie County Training Academy Supervision School
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning
SUNY At Buffalo
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Erie Community College
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Instructor Development School
- Public Information Officer
- Fundamental Crisis Intervention Skills for Law Enforcement Certified Instructor
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