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LEONARD POMPOSELLO

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA
07.2007 - 09.2022
  • Supervised and enhanced the performance of approximately 80 Police Officers
  • Investigated criminal activity relating to simple law violations to misdemeanor and felony complaints
  • Responded to complaints that were criminal and non-criminal involving MTA employees and recommended necessary corrective measures
  • Planned and initiated numerous security details relating to high-level dignitaries visiting public and secured areas
  • Conducted background investigations into potential new hires for the MTA Police Department
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.

Patrol Officer

Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC
04.2002 - 07.2007
  • Performed uniformed and undercover patrol of the MTA system providing security for passengers and responded to emergency calls
  • Coordinated with 911 operators during emergencies and performed CPR and First Aid before the arrival of paramedics
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects involved in various crimes throughout the states of New York and Connecticut
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.

Recruit / Patrol Officer

New York Police Department
07.2001 - 04.2002
  • Attended and graduated the NYPD academy with honors
  • Training was stopped for two months after the September 11th attacks
  • During this time assisted with rescue and recovery efforts on ground zero
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Suffolk Community College
2001

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Emergency Response
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer and technology skills
  • Written and oral communication
  • Teamwork
  • Emotional maturity and flexibility
  • Great Composure
  • CI 151- First Responders & Digital Evidence
  • Financial Investigations Practical Skills
  • CI 153-Searching without a Warrant

Accomplishments

  • 2006: Patrol Interdiction
  • 2008: Basic Crime Scene Processing
  • 2008: Counterdrug Interview & Interrogation
  • 2008: NYPD Specialized Protective Security Training Course
  • 2009: Fairfield County CT Detective School
  • 2011: NYPD Detective Bureau Homicide Investigators Course
  • 2012: FBI Basic Crime Scene Investigation
  • 2012: New Mexico Tech: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
  • 2012: Certified Trap Wire Operator
  • 2012: New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Tools to Spot Deception
  • 2013: State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services: Discovery of Police Course, Identification Procedures Photo Array, Basic Interviewing Strategy, Considerations of the Recorded Interview
  • 2016: National White Collar Crime Center: Basic Computer Skills for Law Enforcement, Cyber Investigation 100 – Identifying & Seizing Electronic Evidence, Encryption, Social Media 101, CI 152-Search Warrants & Digital Evidence
  • 2016: Connecticut State Police Indoor Post Blast School
  • 2017: New Mexico Tech: Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents
  • 2017: SRR Traffic Safety Training: Conducting Homicide Investigations
  • 2017: Connecticut State Police: Arson Evidence Class
  • 2017: New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area: HIDTA1 Advanced Narcotics Training Course
  • 2017: New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation: Colonel Henry F
  • Williams Homicide Seminar
  • 2018: NYPD Detective Bureau Interrogators Course

Additional Information

  • 2006: Metro North Railroad Presidents Award
  • 2006: Certificate of Commendation
  • 2007: Excellent Police Duty Commendation
  • 2011: Three Excellent Police Duty Commendations
  • 2011: Two Certificate of Commendations
  • 2015: Excellent Police Duty

Timeline

Detective

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA
07.2007 - 09.2022

Patrol Officer

Metropolitan Transportation Authority NYC
04.2002 - 07.2007

Recruit / Patrol Officer

New York Police Department
07.2001 - 04.2002

Associate of Arts -

Suffolk Community College
LEONARD POMPOSELLO