Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Timeline
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JOSEPH ANTHONY GUERRIERO

New Hampton,NH

Summary

Accomplished Chief of Police with a proven track record in strategic leadership and community engagement, notably at the Town of Hill Police Department. Excelled in developing crime prevention strategies and fostering inter-agency collaborations. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to ethical law enforcement, significantly enhancing public safety and trust.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K-9 Handler

Belmont Police Department
02.2025 - Current

Chief of Police

Town of Hill Police Department
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide overall leadership and direction for the police department
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and strategic plans that align with twenty first century policing
  • Monitor and analyze crime statistics and trends to develop strategies and allocate resources
  • Oversee investigations and enforcement actions, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards
  • Foster positive relationships between the police department, community, neighboring law enforcement agencies, and elected officials
  • Address community concerns and work to resolve conflicts to improve public safety
  • Implement community policing initiatives and outreach programs that target homelessness and those suffering from addiction
  • Represent the police department by speaking in public forums, media events, and government meetings
  • Communicate departmental achievements and challenges to the public and elected officials through weekly selectboard meetings
  • Research and apply for grants that enable the department to achieve new funding and equipment.
  • Drafted budget proposals for the police department while monitoring expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Participated in outreach activities such as speaking engagements at schools or other organizations exhibiting impressive public speaking aptitude.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with local businesses and organizations, leveraging excellent communication abilities.
  • Enforced laws fairly without prejudice or bias through strict adherence to ethical standards.

Patrol Sergeant/K-9 Handler/Supervisor/SWAT Operator

City of Franklin Police Department
01.2015 - 10.2023
  • Supervise and oversee daily shift operations including Communications and the K-9 Unit
  • Handle administrative duties and disciplinary actions when necessary
  • Respond to high-risk emergency situations with our Special Operations Team and provide patrol staff with guidance or assistance
  • Approve arrest, offense, and accident reports for prosecution and criminal investigations
  • Handle criminal complaints and citizen complaints when applicable
  • Serve as a Field Training Officer to new employees
  • Conduct background investigations on applicants seeking employment
  • Speak to media outlets such as WMUR and provide press release information
  • Conduct ongoing yearly training with officers as a certified instructor
  • Work on yearly budgeting for programs such as Mobile Data Terminals, Canine expenses, and Taser equipment.
  • Executed arrest warrants, located, and took persons into custody.
  • Responded to emergency calls; exercised sound judgment in determining appropriate course of action based on established guidelines and protocols.
  • Participated in work of department by patrolling city to enforce laws and ordinances.
  • Managed the day-to-day activities of assigned personnel including training, discipline and performance evaluations.

Patrol Sergeant

Town of Bristol Police Department
06.2010 - 01.2015
  • Successfully handled both the Police Explorer Post and the Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Serve as a Field Training Officer for newly hired patrol officers
  • Issue citations and warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances
  • Testify in court to present evidence and act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
  • Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
  • Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act and statute violations were involved
  • Patrol assigned beat on foot, on motorcycle and in patrol car
  • Conduct training programs to enhance public and personal safety and law enforcement
  • Worked closely with administration on budgeting for the D.A.R.E Program, and Explorer post.
  • Developed and implemented innovative techniques for crime prevention, problem solving and community policing initiatives.
  • Maintained a high level of knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, laws and regulations related to law enforcement operations.

Campus Police Officer

Plymouth State University Police Department
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual and illegal activity in patrolled area
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
  • Patrolled assigned beat on foot, in patrol car, and on bicycle
  • Controlled traffic, prevented crime and the disturbance of the peace and arrested violators
  • Dispersed unruly crowds at public gatherings
  • Issued tickets to traffic violators.

Auxiliary Police Officer

Billerica Emergency Management Police
06.2003 - 08.2006
  • Directed traffic flow and rerouted traffic in case of emergencies
  • Informed citizens of community services and recommended options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution
  • Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual and illegal activity in patrolled area
  • Trained staff in proper police work procedures
  • Reviewed files and criminal records to develop possible leads, such as previous addresses and aliases.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
12.2026

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

01.2023

FBI LEEDA SLI, CLI, ELI Trilogy Course - undefined

01.2023

Supervisor Development - undefined

01.2022

SWAT I/II Operator Sig Sauer - undefined

01.2022

Taser International Certified Taser Instructor - undefined

01.2021

Graduate of the Boston Police K-9 Academy K-9 Handler - undefined

01.2019

New Hampshire State Police Active School Shooter Training - undefined

01.2013

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Field Training Officer - undefined

01.2011

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Front Line Supervisor School - undefined

01.2011

New Hampshire State Police Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor - undefined

01.2010

New Hampshire State Police Felony Blood Draws - undefined

01.2010

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Background Investigations - undefined

01.2010

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Intoxalizer 5000 operator - undefined

01.2010

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor - undefined

01.2009

New Hampshire State Police LINX Training Certified LINX program operator - undefined

01.2009

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Full-Time Police Officer - undefined

01.2009

Interview and Interrogation Training - undefined

01.2006

Risk Management Gordon Graham Lexipol - undefined

01.2006

Middlesex Community College - undefined

01.2001

Greater Lowell Technical High School - undefined

01.2001

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Emergency Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Crime Prevention
  • Tactical Operations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making

Certification

Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work well in team environment.Working knowledge of IMC.Work well in a high-pressure environment.Strong training skills.Self-starting, goal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote success.Perform interviews and interrogations of suspects and witnesses.

Awards

Medal of Valor, Accommodation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Professional Organizations
  • Member of the International Chiefs of Police Association
  • Member of the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association
  • Member of the Merrimack County Association of Chiefs of Police

Timeline

K-9 Handler

Belmont Police Department
02.2025 - Current

Chief of Police

Town of Hill Police Department
10.2023 - Current

Patrol Sergeant/K-9 Handler/Supervisor/SWAT Operator

City of Franklin Police Department
01.2015 - 10.2023

Patrol Sergeant

Town of Bristol Police Department
06.2010 - 01.2015

Campus Police Officer

Plymouth State University Police Department
08.2008 - 06.2010

Auxiliary Police Officer

Billerica Emergency Management Police
06.2003 - 08.2006

Master of Business Administration - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

FBI LEEDA SLI, CLI, ELI Trilogy Course - undefined

Supervisor Development - undefined

SWAT I/II Operator Sig Sauer - undefined

Taser International Certified Taser Instructor - undefined

Graduate of the Boston Police K-9 Academy K-9 Handler - undefined

New Hampshire State Police Active School Shooter Training - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Field Training Officer - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Front Line Supervisor School - undefined

New Hampshire State Police Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor - undefined

New Hampshire State Police Felony Blood Draws - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Background Investigations - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Intoxalizer 5000 operator - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor - undefined

New Hampshire State Police LINX Training Certified LINX program operator - undefined

New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certified Full-Time Police Officer - undefined

Interview and Interrogation Training - undefined

Risk Management Gordon Graham Lexipol - undefined

Middlesex Community College - undefined

Greater Lowell Technical High School - undefined

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