Retired police sergeant with 27 years' experience in law enforcement and 9 years' experience in the security industry. As a sergeant with the Wyckoff Police Department, I was one of two sergeants assigned to the detective bureau where I was responsible for investigating all criminal matters within the Township. I am a police report writing instructor, expert, and subject-matter book author. My duties in the security industry include asset and executive protection, crowd management, and training new security guards.
Owner and lead instructor for the company. Responsible for teaching NJ State Police approved curriculum to initial and renewing NJ security guard applicants. Utilize various websites, programs, and social media platforms to carry out required steps in the certification process and market the company.
Responsible for providing security for two high-end clients in Cedar Grove, NJ. Assumed a regular post for the premier client of the company in July 2023. While on-site, responsible for access control measures in accordance with established procedures, monitoring surveillance cameras, responding to suspicious activity, and interacting regularly with the client's support staff and guests.
Instructor for the class Fundamentals of Report Writing which teaches members of the law enforcement community how to write clear, concise, and objective police reports. The curriculum was developed using various sources and utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint. I am a recognized subject-matter expert throughout North America and published author of the book The Police Report Formula.
Provide safe and secure environment for crowds of various size in a professional manner with an emphasis on customer service. Duties include screening guests prior to event entry, crowd control, first aid, and reporting unsafe conditions. Responsible for supervising a crew of security officers at Bergen PAC. Also certified as a security guard trainer in NJ and NY.
Assigned to detective bureau where responsibilities included investigating all criminal matters within the Township of Wyckoff, conducting background checks, and storing evidence. Officer in charge of the Records Division, which consisted of utilizing the department records management system to track various department activities and crime statistics and preparing monthly NIBRS reports and reports for the Chief of Police. Assisted Chief of Police with coordination of department criminal interdiction program.
Assigned to patrol division. Required to use excellent problem solving and communication skills on a daily basis to positively interact with members of the public, make arrests, enforce traffic laws, write detailed reports, and investigate traffic accidents and crime. Ensured all departmental reports were accurate and professional, as well as compiled statistical data as assistant records officer. Cataloged and tracked property as the lost and found officer.
Responsible for providing security escorts that ensure the life safety and physical security of assigned client, investigation and surveillance support, product escort, and executive protection for high-end clientele.
Chief Herbert M. Allmers Award, Outstanding Student, BCPA Recruit Class 81
CPR Lifesaving Award, 2000 and 2012
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award, 2003
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Alcotest Operator Certification
Cultural Diversity Training
Police Leadership and Diversity Challenge Training
Racial Profiling Training
UCR, CJIS, and NIBRS Training
Taser Certified
Radar Certified
Proactive Police Supervision Course, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform - Complaint Approval for Supervisory Officers
NJ and NY Security Guard Instructor
Use of Force / De-Escalation Training
Arrest, Search, and Seizure Training
Incident Command and National Incident Management Training
Conducting Complete Traffic Stops (NE Counter Drug Training Center)
Passenger Vehicle Criminal and Terrorist Identification (Desert Snow)
The Street Smart Cop/Pro-active Patrol; Deceptive Behaviors & Hidden Compartments; Interdiction Mastermind (Street Cop Training)
Spanish Continuing Ed Program, Level I & II, Ramsey Community School
Comprehensive Domestic Violence Training
Bi-Annual Firearms/Active Shooter/First Responder and CPR Training
Multiple Letters of Commendation for Self-Initiated Patrol and Patrol Response