Keith Dworkin
WAPPINGERS FALLS,NY
Summary
A seasoned law enforcement professional with 33 years of experience, adept at leading and managing large-scale police operations. Demonstrated success in implementing effective crime prevention strategies, policy development and implementation, fostering community engagement, and optimizing departmental resources. Proven track record of driving organizational change, enhancing officer training programs, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the force. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, and cultivating strong partnerships with local agencies and community stakeholders. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and public safety as Chief of Police.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer – Sergeant – Lieutenant – Chief of Police
Town of Fishkill Police Department
Fishkill, NY
01.2013 - Current
- 2013-2014 – As a Police Officer I was assigned to a 5-man squad patrolling approximately 32 square miles, responding to calls for service. Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- 2014-2018 – As a Patrol Sergeant I was assigned to supervision of a patrol squad and oversee all department training
- 2018-2020 - As the Administrative Lieutenant I was assigned responsibility of training, scheduling, budget, maintenance of fleet vehicles, oversight of community policing, uniforms, hiring, computers and programming.
- 2020 – Present - As the Chief of Police I am head of the Command Staff and Executive Officer for a 60 member police department with all administrative duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Police Officer – Police Sergeant
Village of Fishkill Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Assigned to patrolling the residence and business district of the Village of Fishkill
- In 2014 I was promoted to sergeant and reassigned to investigations with administrative responsibilities.
Police Officer – Field Training Officer – Police Sergeant
Town of New Castle Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2014
- Initially assigned to a 5-person squad; due to efforts in traffic enforcement I was later assigned to the departments’ traffic unit
- After 3.5 year in the traffic unit I was offered an opportunity as a Field Training Officer
- I assumed these duties with the goal of teaching newly hired officer’s patrol duties involved in serving the Town of New Castle
- In 2005 I was promoted to Police Sergeant
- At that time, I was assigned by the Chief of Police to supervise the departments’ Traffic Unit and Firearm & Tactics Unit.
Police Officer
Village of Briarcliff Manor Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Assigned to a 4-person squad patrolling approximately 7 square miles encompassing the Village of Briarcliff Manor including its business and residents.
Police Officer
Town of East Fishkill Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Assigned to a 4-person squad patrolling approximately 52 square miles encompassing Hopewell Junction, Stormville and Wiccoppee including its’ business and residents.
Crew Foreman
Barnes Construction Company, Inc.
01.1982 - 01.1991
- Foreman of a 5 man construction crew for Dutchess Counties leading siding company.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
John Jay Senior High School
12.1982
Continuing Education - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
Dutchess Community CollegeSkills
- Risk Mitigation
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Community Engagement
- Crime Prevention
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Budget Management
- Legal Compliance
- Community Relations
- Relationship Building And Management
- Inter-Agency Coordination
Associations
- Dutchess County Chiefs of Police Association - Secretary 2024
- Dutchess County Chiefs of Police Association - Treasurer 2023
- Dutchess County Chiefs of Police Association - Member 2020 - Present
- Mid Hudson Chiefs of Police Association - Member 2020 - Present
- New York State Chiefs of Police Association - Member 2021 - Present
Certification
- FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Training
- Property and Evidence Management Training
- Basic Police Academy Certification
- Doppler Radar Operator
- Breath Analysis Operator
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- Commercial Vehicle Weight Enforcement Course
- Impaired Driver Recognition Program
- Drug Recognition Expert/First in class of 50
- Accident Investigator Certification
- Narcotics Dangerous Drugs and Patrol
- Basic First Aid/ADD
- Certified First Responder
- HIV/AIDS Training
- Basic Sniper School/Second in class of 25-FBI
- Basic SWAT School-FBI
- Counter Drug Tactical Officer School
- Officer Survival Training-FBI
- Glock Armorer’s Course
- Bushmaster/AR15 Armorers Course
- Law Enforcement Carbine Course – SKD Tactical Inc.
- Barricaded/Hostage Tactical Response
- Monadnock PR24 Training
- Police Field Training Officer Course
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness Course
- CEVO II Training Course
- Winning the DWI Crash Case Course
- Developing Probable Cause for the Arrest of Drugged Drivers Course
- Multi Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force Training/Courtroom Testimony
- Incident Command System I-200/I-300
- Quota Free Police Productivity System
- MS Powerpoint for Law Enforcement
- Narcotics Identification Kit Certification Course
- Police Supervisor
- Police Supervisor Update
- Designing for Pedestrian Safety Course
- Police Motorcycle School
- Radiation Safety for Emergency Responders Course
- Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction Course
- Fraudulent Documents Course
- Course in Police Supervision
- National Incident Management Systems IS-700
- Less Lethal Basic Instruction Course – CTS Training Institute
- Accreditation Program Manager Course - DCJS
- Instructor Development Course – NYS DCJS
- General Topics Instructor – FBI
- Instructor Evaluator – DCJS
- Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor – NYS DCJS
- Firearm Instructor School – FBI
- Defensive Tactics Instructor School – FBI
- Chemical Agent Instructor School – NYS DCJS
- Expandable Baton Instructor School – JKI Tactical Training, Inc.
- Tactical Advanced Police Sniper/Instructor School – Operational Tactics, Inc.
- Law Enforcement Carbine Instructor School – SKD Tactical, Inc.
- Reality Based Instructor Training Course – DCJS
- Simunition Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Case - Simunition, Inc.
- Aerosol Agent Instructor Course – Combined Tactical Systems
- Patrol Response to Active Shooter Instructor Course – NTOA
- TASER Instructor Course – TASER
- Underage Drinking Prevention Instructor Course – DCJS
- Carbine Instructor School – FBI
- Master Operator/Instructor Course for Use of Force Simulation System – TL Labs
Grants Awarded
In excess of $775,000 in government grants applied and awarded since 2005’ to provide training, equipment and manpower for community service.
Awards
- Exceptional Service Award
- Award of Excellence
- Meritorious Service
- World Trade Center Medal
- Presidential Service Award
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Life Saving Award
Timeline
Police Officer – Sergeant – Lieutenant – Chief of Police
Town of Fishkill Police Department
01.2013 - Current
Police Officer – Police Sergeant
Village of Fishkill Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2018
Police Officer – Field Training Officer – Police Sergeant
Town of New Castle Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2014
Police Officer
Village of Briarcliff Manor Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1996
Police Officer
Town of East Fishkill Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1994
Crew Foreman
Barnes Construction Company, Inc.
01.1982 - 01.1991
High School Diploma - Mathematics
John Jay Senior High School
Continuing Education - Criminal Justice
Dutchess Community College
- FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Training
- Property and Evidence Management Training
- Basic Police Academy Certification
- Doppler Radar Operator
- Breath Analysis Operator
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- Commercial Vehicle Weight Enforcement Course
- Impaired Driver Recognition Program
- Drug Recognition Expert/First in class of 50
- Accident Investigator Certification
- Narcotics Dangerous Drugs and Patrol
- Basic First Aid/ADD
- Certified First Responder
- HIV/AIDS Training
- Basic Sniper School/Second in class of 25-FBI
- Basic SWAT School-FBI
- Counter Drug Tactical Officer School
- Officer Survival Training-FBI
- Glock Armorer’s Course
- Bushmaster/AR15 Armorers Course
- Law Enforcement Carbine Course – SKD Tactical Inc.
- Barricaded/Hostage Tactical Response
- Monadnock PR24 Training
- Police Field Training Officer Course
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness Course
- CEVO II Training Course
- Winning the DWI Crash Case Course
- Developing Probable Cause for the Arrest of Drugged Drivers Course
- Multi Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force Training/Courtroom Testimony
- Incident Command System I-200/I-300
- Quota Free Police Productivity System
- MS Powerpoint for Law Enforcement
- Narcotics Identification Kit Certification Course
- Police Supervisor
- Police Supervisor Update
- Designing for Pedestrian Safety Course
- Police Motorcycle School
- Radiation Safety for Emergency Responders Course
- Defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction Course
- Fraudulent Documents Course
- Course in Police Supervision
- National Incident Management Systems IS-700
- Less Lethal Basic Instruction Course – CTS Training Institute
- Accreditation Program Manager Course - DCJS
- Instructor Development Course – NYS DCJS
- General Topics Instructor – FBI
- Instructor Evaluator – DCJS
- Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor – NYS DCJS
- Firearm Instructor School – FBI
- Defensive Tactics Instructor School – FBI
- Chemical Agent Instructor School – NYS DCJS
- Expandable Baton Instructor School – JKI Tactical Training, Inc.
- Tactical Advanced Police Sniper/Instructor School – Operational Tactics, Inc.
- Law Enforcement Carbine Instructor School – SKD Tactical, Inc.
- Reality Based Instructor Training Course – DCJS
- Simunition Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Case - Simunition, Inc.
- Aerosol Agent Instructor Course – Combined Tactical Systems
- Patrol Response to Active Shooter Instructor Course – NTOA
- TASER Instructor Course – TASER
- Underage Drinking Prevention Instructor Course – DCJS
- Carbine Instructor School – FBI
- Master Operator/Instructor Course for Use of Force Simulation System – TL Labs
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