MARIO X. POZO
WAYNE,NJ
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Garfield Police Department, rising from Patrolman to Captain. Highly knowledgeable in patrol procedures and narcotic investigations, with a proven track record in leadership, reducing crime, and community relations. Skilled in leveraging social media for public engagement and well-versed in search and seizure laws. Demonstrates exceptional ability in strategic planning, operational oversight, and coordinating investigations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CAPTAIN - PATROL COMMANDER
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
05.2021 - Current
Current Patrol Division Commander and oversee the Patrol Division day-to-day operations.
Department's Public Information Officer and Department Social Media Coordinator.
Previous Operations Division Commander (May 2021-July 2022).
SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2013 - 12.2021
Certified Special Weapons and Tactics Operator and Heavy Rescue and Vehicle Extrication trained officer on the Emergency Service Unit. Previous Supervisor on the team.
LIEUTENANT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2016 - 05.2021
Supervisor in the Detective Bureau for General Investigations and Quality of Life Unit. Supervised Narcotic Investigations, Quality of Life issues and liaison with the Bergen County Prosecutors Office Narcotic Task Force.
SERGEANT - PATROL AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2014 - 11.2016
Patrol Supervisor overseeing the shift operations for a squad.
Supervisor in the Detective Bureau for General Investigations and Quality of Life Unit.
PATROLMAN - QUALITY OF LIFE UNIT
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2006 - 09.2014
Began career in the Patrol Division responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service (December 2006 -January 2011).
Assigned to the Quality of Life Unit working in plainclothes capacity conducting narcotic investigations, quality of life investigations, conducted search warrants, arrest warrants, interview and interrogations.
Education
Certificate of Leadership, University of Virginia -
FBI National Academy - 279th Session
Quantico, VA03-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2005
Skills
Certified Police Academy Instructor
Social Media Coordinator
Public Information Officer
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Knowledge in Large Scale Events planning
Knowledge in Patrol Procedures
Special Weapons and Tactics Certification
Knowledge in New Jersey Search and Seizure Laws
Knowledge in Narcotic Investigations
Method of Instruction Instructor
Awards and Honors
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award (2007)
Garfield PBA Exceptional Duty Medal (2016)
Garfield Hispanic Alliance Honoree (2018)
Bergen County Board of County Commissioners Hispanic Heritage Honoree (2022)
Timeline
CAPTAIN - PATROL COMMANDER
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
05.2021 - Current
LIEUTENANT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2016 - 05.2021
SERGEANT - PATROL AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2014 - 11.2016
SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR EMERGENCY SERVICE UNIT
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2013 - 12.2021
PATROLMAN - QUALITY OF LIFE UNIT
GARFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2006 - 09.2014
Certificate of Leadership, University of Virginia -
FBI National Academy - 279th Session
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Rutgers University
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