Leslie Galiardo
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Resourceful Retired Police Officer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in critical thinking, emergency response, and law enforcement techniques. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring effective interaction with community members and colleagues alike.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Chicago - Department Of Police
Chicago, Illinois
11.1993 - 01.2026
- Coordinated with federal and local agencies during apprehension and detention of arrestees to ensure effective collaboration.
- Enforced city ordinances and state traffic laws during patrol duties.
- Assisted with crime scene investigations, identifying suspects and witnesses to support preliminary case work.
- Prepared detailed reports for Chicago Police Department case files.
- Developed positive relationships with community members through outreach programs, fostering trust and communication.
Troubled Buildings Officer
City of Chicago-Police
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Manage a portfolio of high-risk distressed properties, successfully guiding 92% back to municipal safety compliance.
- Issue emergency vacate orders, repair mandates, and demolition notices based on sound civil engineering principles and local code frameworks and blueprint reviews.
- Testified as technical expert witness in municipal and housing court on structural safety and building code violations, supporting legal proceedings with expert insights.
- Author comprehensive engineering reports detailing structural deficiencies, structural integrity, and required corrective actions.
- Site supervision support and quality control ensuring 100% compliance.
- Conducted training for landlords and tenants on policies and protocols, coordinating meetings with exempt staff and landlords to ensure adherence to safety and security measures for evaluating abandoned, neglected, or structurally compromised buildings.
- Established and maintained database for excessive service calls at abandoned or poorly maintained residential or business buildings, identifying potential criminal enterprises operating in affected districts.
Police Officer-Catastrophic Injury
Chicago Police Dept
Headquarters
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Coordinated rehabilitation process for officers on limited duty due to injury, collaborating with medical teams to expedite return to full duty.
- Created program for CPD to track injuries, enhancing data accuracy and enabling timely responses to safety issues.
- Supervised civilian staff in case file management and responded to emergency crisis intervention calls, providing immediate support that de-escalated situations and ensured safety.
Education
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01-1997
Skills
- Inter-agency coordination
- Emergency response
- Problem Solving
- Conflict resolution
- Leads trained
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
Certification
Peace Officer Standards and Training- Illinois
- Chicago Police Training Academy
- Awards
- Arnold Mireles Award
- Aldermanic Award (2)
- Officer of the Month
- Dept Commendations (60)
- LEMART Trained
- Valid FOID and IROCC Cards
Timeline
Troubled Buildings Officer
City of Chicago-Police
01.2012 - 01.2017
Police Officer-Catastrophic Injury
Chicago Police Dept
01.2008 - 01.2011
Police Officer
City Of Chicago - Department Of Police
11.1993 - 01.2026
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Lewis University