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LISA-MARIE NEWKIRK

Yonkers

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience working in large city organizations as a manager specializing in curriculum development and leadership training. Proven track record in emergency management and crisis intervention, enhancing team performance and operations. Passionate about fostering a culture of safety and preparedness through innovative training programs and collaborative partnerships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor

NYC Health and Hospitals
New York
12.2024 - Current

Conducted training for NYC hospital police recruits on essential law enforcement responsibilities.
Facilitated instruction on diverse topics relevant to public service and police operations.
Developed and implemented leadership training programs for in-service staff and supervisors.

Director of Security

City School School District of New Rochelle
New Rochelle
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Directed emergency management operations, significantly enhancing security education initiatives.
    Implemented targeted training programs for organizational leadership development.
    Achieved greater operational efficiency by streamlining project management processes.
    Strengthened workplace climate through team-building activities.
    Orchestrated comprehensive emergency response training for security personnel and stakeholders.
    Partnered with internal and external entities to bolster emergency preparedness outcomes.
    Established communication frameworks facilitating effective emergency responses.

Sergeant, Peer Counselor, Instructor, Investigator

City of New York, New York Police Department
01.2013 - 04.2019
  • Provided certified peer support training to service members and families, focusing on grief support and resource referrals.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques to respond to individual and group critical incidents.
  • Supervised investigations for candidate hiring, ensuring thorough evaluations.
  • Managed teams of up to 400 recruits alongside supervising instructors as Squad Leader.
  • Revised instructional methods and assessment tools to enhance recruit training effectiveness.
  • Developed curriculum content tailored for supervisors and managers.
  • Oversaw police activities of uniformed officers, including detectives, as patrol supervisor.

Police Officer

City of New York, New City Police Department
09.2000 - 06.2013
  • Conducted investigations and registered convicted sex offenders as per the Division of Criminal Justice Services in the Special Victims Division.
  • Apprehended non-compliant sex offenders to ensure community safety.
  • Led Rapid Motor Patrol and Community Police Officer duties in NYC public housing initiatives.

Correction Officer

City of New York, Department of Correction
04.1999 - 09.2000
  • Managed care, custody, and control of adolescent and adult male inmates in facility.
  • Provided essential needs and services to incarcerated individuals.
  • Ensured safety and security for inmates, officers, civilian staff, and facility through investigations and searches.
  • Employed security devices to enhance overall facility security.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Police Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
01.2015

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Emergency management
  • Leadership training
  • Crisis intervention
  • Project management
  • Instructional design

Affiliations

  • Peer Officers Providing Peer Assistance
  • Momentum Education
  • Harlem Toastmasters
  • LMN Training Associates
  • Horizon Board of Directors-Secretary
  • Parents and Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay and Transgender People (PFLAG)

Certification

  • Certified Life Coach
  • Certified Anger Management Specialist
  • A.S.I.S.T. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • C.I.S.M. Critical Incident Stress Management Individual and Group Certified
  • Methods of Instruction (NYS Certification to instruct on police related subjects)
  • Emergency Psychological Technician
  • Mediator Certified
  • Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigation
  • Dignitary Protection
  • Homicide Investigation
  • Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Investigations
  • Threat Hazard Recognition and Emergency Actions
  • Certified Instructor Officer Resiliency Program
  • Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

Timeline

Instructor

NYC Health and Hospitals
12.2024 - Current

Director of Security

City School School District of New Rochelle
08.2021 - 12.2024

Sergeant, Peer Counselor, Instructor, Investigator

City of New York, New York Police Department
01.2013 - 04.2019

Police Officer

City of New York, New City Police Department
09.2000 - 06.2013

Correction Officer

City of New York, Department of Correction
04.1999 - 09.2000

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Police Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice