Joseph M. Perkins
Summary
Experienced law enforcement leader with 35 years of experience. Possessing a unique blend of leadership and analytical skills, I am eager to learn and develop within a professional environment. A strong communicator with a common sense attitude based on integrity and professionalism, I empower subordinates through instruction and direction. I excel in critical thinking and decision-making, allowing me to quickly adapt to new challenges. Skilled in budgeting, personnel management, and operation management. Demonstrating sound knowledge of security standards, policies, and procedures.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Security and Law Enforcement Operations
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: T.F Green Airport.
- Oversee and supervise RIAC Police Department consisting of 29 police officers, and 7 civilian dispatchers.
- Responsible for airport security as FAA Associate Airport Security Coordinator.
- Established strong communication channels between departments on matters related to safety and security concerns, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement, streamlining processes without sacrificing effectiveness or compliance standards.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems.
Chief of Police
Middleboro Police Department
09.2014 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Middleboro, MA
- Chief Administrator, overseeing forty-eight sworn officers, seven civilian, and 30 part-time staff.
- Created and maintained strong law enforcement and community relationships.
- Effectively managed crisis situations utilizing negotiation skills along with tactical command thus mitigating threats posed to public safety.
- Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maximizing available resources for crime prevention efforts.
- Successfully fostered partnerships with community, educational, and civic leaders that included: expanding School Resource Officer Program, Body Worn Camera Program, and embedded Mental Health Clinician in Department.
- Co-founder and Control Chief for C.I.S.M. and Peer Support Program for Southeastern Massachusetts.
- Successfully oversaw construction of a 9.5 million dollar new police station.
Adjunct Professor
Massasoit Community College
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Taught Criminal Justice courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Police Supervisor- Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant
Town of Middleborough Police Department
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Evaluated officer performance on a regular basis, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and regular evaluations.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices in law enforcement tactics and strategies.
- Oversaw investigations into criminal activity, directing resources for timely resolution of cases.
Lieutenant
Middleborough Police Department
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Manage and supervise personnel
- Oversee patrol, investigative, and policing functions of the department
Detective
Middleborough Police Department
02.2001 - 01.2009
- Managed and coordinated work plans and case assignment for personnel.
- Analyzed criminal trends and developed appropriate department responses to them.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Conducted surveillance on high-risk individuals, gathering vital intelligence that contributed to successful arrests and convictions.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Detective
Middleborough Police Department
02.2001 - 01.2009
- Recognized expert witness providing expert testimony for narcotics prosecutions Plymouth County Superior Court & Wareham District Court.
- Conducted undercover operations, executed search warrants, managed confidential informants, and conducted arrests for various criminal offenses.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
Police Officer
Middleboro, Lakeville, Mattapoisett Police
01.1989 - 02.2001
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Sergeant/Police Officer
Lakeville Police Department
04.1994 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: Lakeville, MA
- Appointed as acting sergeant for 23 months while department administration was under federal indictment
- Supervised patrol officers on various shifts while conducting duties required as a Massachusetts police officer
- D.A.R.E
- Instructor for the Lakeville school system instructing grades K through 5
- M.A.D.D
- Officer of the year, 1998
- Lakeville, MA
Police Officer
Mattapoisett Police Department
07.1990 - 04.1994
- Company Overview: Mattapoisett, MA
- Responsible for fulfilling all required duties as a Massachusetts police officer for the Town of Mattapoisett
- Full-time reserve officer, July 1990 through December 1991
- Appointed full-time, December 1991
- Mattapoisett, MA
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Leadership
Northeastern University
Boston, MA12-2011
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice
242nd FBI National Academy, University of Virginia
Quantico, Virginia09-2010
Command Training Certificate -
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement
Western New England College
Springfield, Massachusetts01.1997
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Incident investigation
- Community engagement
- Strategic leadership
Specialized Training
- Narcotics Investigations, 03/01/93, MCJTC
- Narcotics Interdiction, 06/01/94, Foster Associates
- Narcotics Interdiction, 02/01/95, USDOJ, Drug Enforcement Agency
- D.A.R.E. instructor certification, 02/01/97, MCJTC
- Advanced OUI Enforcement, 04/01/97, Commonwealth Police Service
- Narcotics Identification, 09/01/00, Northeast Counter Drug Center
- Narcotics Investigations, 04/01/01, USDOJ, Drug Enforcement Agency
- Pharmaceutical Identification, 04/01/02, ODV Inc.
- Detective Training Seminar, 02/01/04, Commonwealth Police Service
- ATV Operator Certification, 07/01/04, ATV Safety Institute
- DNA Evidence Collection and Training, 05/01/05, Massachusetts State Police Lab
- Incident Command IS-200, 05/01/06, FEMA
- New England Narcotics Enforcement Officers Annual Training, 05/01/06, NEOA
- Undercover Operations, 01/01/07, New England State Police Information Network
- Interview and Interrogation, 02/01/07, W-Z Associates
- Detective Training Seminar, 02/01/07, Commonwealth Police Service
- Marijuana Investigations, 07/01/08, New England State Police Information Network
- Cyber Crime Investigations, 09/01/08, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
- Digital Evidence, 11/01/08, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
- Active Shooter, 12/01/09, Massachusetts Municipal Training Committee
- Emergency Medical Dispatch 911EMD, 04/01/10, Powerphone Inc.
- Pharmaceutical Diversion, 03/01/11, New England State Police Information Network
- Underage Drinking and Party Dispersal, 03/01/11, Team Training Associates
- Investigating Extremist Groups, 04/01/11, New England State Police Information Network
- Taser, 04/01/11, Taser Training Academy
- Conducting Internal Investigations, 09/01/11, Massachusetts Police Institute
- Managing Background Investigations, 11/01/13, Massachusetts Police Institute
- Supervisor Liability, 06/01/14, Massachusetts Police Institute
Organizations
- Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, 09/2014-Life Member, former executive board member- Plymouth County Representative
- Southeastern Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, 09/2014-Life Member, Past President-2024
- Plymouth County Chiefs of Police Association, 09/2014-Life Member, Past President-2020
- New England Chiefs of Police Association, 09/2014, Present
- International Chiefs of Police Association, 09/2014, Present
- Guest Lecturer, Middleboro High School Driver's Education, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/09, 12/31/12
- Head Coach, Middleboro Youth Softball, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/10, 12/31/10
- FBI National Academy Associates, Quantico, Virginia, 01/01/10, Present
- Varsity Football Coach, Holbrook-Avon High School, Holbrook, Massachusetts, 01/01/04, 12/31/08
- Varsity Football Coach, Middleboro High School, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/97, 12/31/02
- Head Football Coach, Middleboro Youth Football, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/89, 12/31/00
- Middleboro Superior Officers Union, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/09, Present
- Treasurer/Secretary, Middleboro Superior Officers Union, Middleboro, Massachusetts, 01/01/12, 02/01/14
Certification
- Police Officer Standards and Training Certificate (POST) - Massachusetts POST.
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- FBI National Academy Graduate - Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Timeline
Director of Security and Law Enforcement Operations
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Massasoit Community College
09.2015 - 12.2018
Chief of Police
Middleboro Police Department
09.2014 - 09.2024
Lieutenant
Middleborough Police Department
02.2014 - 09.2014
Police Supervisor- Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant
Town of Middleborough Police Department
01.2009 - 09.2014
Detective
Middleborough Police Department
02.2001 - 01.2009
Detective
Middleborough Police Department
02.2001 - 01.2009
Sergeant/Police Officer
Lakeville Police Department
04.1994 - 12.1999
Police Officer
Mattapoisett Police Department
07.1990 - 04.1994
Police Officer
Middleboro, Lakeville, Mattapoisett Police
01.1989 - 02.2001
Command Training Certificate -
Roger Williams University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Leadership
Northeastern University
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice
242nd FBI National Academy, University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement
Western New England College
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