Matthew Preuss
Westfield,MA
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement professional with over 15 years of experience in crisis response management and relationship building. Skilled in report writing and training new recruits, contributing to a safer community through proactive policing strategies. I would like to apply my skills to help educate and guide our future generations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Westfield, MA Police Department
Westfield, WI
12.2010 - Current
- Monitor and enforce traffic laws to promote safe driving practices and minimize accidents.
- Execute comprehensive investigations of incidents, collecting evidence and witness statements.
- Engage with community stakeholders to build trust and support public relations efforts.
- Led training sessions for new recruits, fostering skills in law enforcement protocols and procedures.
- Planned and executed community events and meetings to promote public participation and support community policing strategies.
Loss Prevention Representative
Big Y Foods Inc.
Springfield, MA
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify and prevent theft incidents.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory and store displays for discrepancies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to investigate potential criminal activities.
- Trained new staff on loss prevention protocols and safety measures.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University
Westfield, MAMaster of Science - Economic Crime Management
Utica College
Utica, NYSkills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis Response Management
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2024.
- Earned a Police Commendation Shield in 2022.
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team for 5 years.
- Crisis Intervention Team since 2015.
- Managed Landlord/Property management program since 2024.
- Documented and resolved a major counterfeit money case which led to an arrest that was prosecuted in superior court.
Timeline
Police Officer
Westfield, MA Police Department
12.2010 - Current
Loss Prevention Representative
Big Y Foods Inc.
07.2008 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University
Master of Science - Economic Crime Management
Utica College