Joseph Benson
Norriistown Police Department
Collegeville,PA
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Language
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Certification
41
years of professional experience
Seasoned Police Officer with 30 years of experience in crisis management, narcotics investigations, and tactical operations. Completed over 33 specialized training courses and schools. Received 28 Letters of Commendation for Service and Bravery. Demonstrates strong leadership and investigative skills, fostering community safety through collaboration. Prepared to apply extensive expertise to enhance public safety initiatives as an Investigator.
Work History
Police Officer
30 Years 8 Months- Patrol Officer, enforced traffic laws, ensuring compliance and promoting road safety.
- Conducted investigations of criminal incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Proficient in report writing, search warrant applications, evidence gathering, writing both criminal complaints and juvenile petitions.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives and outreach programs.
- Enhanced operational readiness, crisis management specialist and knowledge retention.
- Expert Witness Narcotics Investigations, both the District Justice and Court of Common Pleas level
- FTO Field Training Officer 10 years
- Command Experience, Rank of CPL., Supervisor 10 years
- SRO, School Resource Officer 5 years
- TAPS Program – Mentoring Middle Schools
- SWAT Team Operator 27 years
- Special County Detective Montgomery County Drug Task Force, Narcotics Investigation, Montgomery County PA, 1999-Present
Security Officer
2 Years- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing immediate support and assistance.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing immediate support and assistance as needed.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures effectively.
- Security Escorts sick and deceased children
Private Security Contractor
5 Years 9 Months- Managed security operations at night club
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for patrons and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter potential threats and maintain order.
- Implemented emergency response protocols during safety incidents.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance community safety measures.
Infantry Soldier
3 Years- Army Infantry Soldier
- Rank Private First Class
- MOS: 11Bravo
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Counter Terrorism
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Skills
FBI Intercounty Detective School
Special County Detective Drug Task Force Montgomery County PA
First Line Supervision School
Fundamentals of Leadership and Supervision School
Excelling as a Manager or Supervisor School
Basic FTO Course
NASRO National Association of School Resource Officer
NTOA Basic SWAT School
Magloclen: Narcotics Investigators Course
Magloclen: Undercover Narcotics Operations Course
DEA Narcotics Identification Course
ATF Bomb Detection and Booby Trap Explosive Ordnance Awareness Course
SWAT Multiple Weapons Systems Qualified: MP5
Glock Pistol
M4
Benelli M4 Shotgun
NTOA National Tactical Officers Association - Basic SWAT School
MONTCO Crisis Intervention Specialist School
US Department of Justice: Mental Preparations for Armed Confrontation
Felony Vehicle Stop School
Emergency Crimes in Progress Course
Tactical Operations Training
Counter-Terrorism Operation Tactics Course
Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques Courses
Victim Advocacy Training
Gang Awareness Training
Threat Assessment Training
PSP Sexual Assault Investigators course
Bucks County Training; Stalkers: Study of Followers Course
FBI ( Roy Hazelwood): Sexual Assault and Law Enforcement - Sexually Violent Offender Workshop
PA District Attorneys Institute: Basic Child Abuse Investigation For Law Enforcement
Drug Enforcement Strategies
Undercover Operations Training
Narcotics Enforcement Techniques
Child Protection Training
SWAT weapon systems qualified
Certification
SCHOOLS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
- FBI Intercounty Detective School
- First Line Supervision
- Fundamentals Of Leadership and Supervision
- Excelling As A Manager Or Supervisor
- Basic FTO Course
- NASRO National Association Of School Resource Officers
- NTOA: Basic SWAT Course
- ATF Bomb Detection And Booby Trap Course
- Montgomery County Emergency Services - Crisis Intervention Specialist
- US Department of Justice Mental Preparations For Armed Confrontations
- Felony Vehicle Stops
- PSP Crimes In Progress Training
- Night Vision Training - Technology Transfer Program
- Terrorism Operation
- Bucks County Training Center - Interview And Interrogation Techniques
- PSP Sexual Assault Investigation
- PSP Gang Identification
- Bucks County Training Center Stalkers: Study Of Followers
- Magloclen -Narcotics Investigator’s
- Magloclen - Undercover Operations
- DEA Narcotics Identification Course
- PSP Interview And Interrogation
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher
- Certificate Completion Sexual Assault and Law Enforcement: sexually violent offender workshop: Roy Hazlewood FBI profiler
- PA District Attorneys Institute - Basic Child Abuse Investigation For Law Enforcement
- FEMA Introduction Incident Command
- Evoc
- OC training
- Tactical Baton Certificate
COMMENDATIONS
- United States Military Dept of Army, certificate of achievement, 1st Battalion, 1st Infantry Training Brigade achieved max score on the POIQ testing and max score on mid-cycle testing.
- US Military, distinguished service, marksman medal, Grenade medal.
- Senate And House of Pennsylvania - President’s List Delaware County Community College
- Academic Achievement Award Delaware County Municipal police Academy, #1 in my class
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office Of District Attorney - Certificate Of Merit
- Chiefs Commendation
- Optimist Club Award
- West Norriton Police Letter Of Appreciation
- Norristown Police Department Letter Of Commendation
- Montgomery County Office Of District Attorney Letter Recognition Drug Task Force
- Certificate Of Special Congressional In Recognition Of Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community
- Certificate Of Appreciation MADD
- NATO National Tactical Officers Association Certificate
- Citation Of Commendation, true initiative, teamwork and dedication to duty
- Citation Of Commendation, true initiative, decisive action, dedication to duty above the norm, 12 year girl saved
- Office Of The District Attorney Law Enforcement Scholarship Award
- Citation of Commendation true initiate, fortitude and perseverance in excess of the norm
- Commendation, Montgomery County Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Office Of District Attorney- Investigation and prosecution of Roy Emory Andrew’s for robbery and murder
- Recognition Norristown Police Montgomery County District Attorneys Office, Capture and Arrest of Double Homicide Suspect Flint Mathis
- Letter Of Recognition - House of Representatives Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for arrest of dangerous murderer
- Unit Citation: Arrest capture double murder suspect and investigation / Commendation
- Unit Citation: Letter Of Commendation - Assault weapon Recovery and suspect arrest investigation
- Unit Citation: Dedication To Duty, Bravery, Above and Beyond Call Of Duty
- Unit Citation: Special Response Team SRT ( Tactical Team ) - Dedication To Duty And Bravery
- Unit Citation: Commendation for bravery, perseverance and team work above and beyond the call of duty, armed robbery arrests
- Unit Citation: Commendation for capture of wanted murder suspect
- Unit Citation: Commendation bravery, teamwork and above all showed commitment to win - Burglary and weapons
- Unit Citation: Commendation bravery, perseverance and teamwork above and beyond call of duty. Valor in face of armed robbery arrests
• Letter Of Recognition from Oliver & Caiola Law Firm
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Police Officer
Norriistown Police Department
01.1996 - CurrentRead More
Security Officer
Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
01.1994 - 01.1996Read More
Private Security Contractor
RIver Deck Cafe
04.1990 - 01.1996Read More
Infantry Soldier
US Army
05.1985 - 05.1988Read More
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science from Advanced Counter Terrorism
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Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts from Administration of Justice
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Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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