MATTHEW M. LUONGO
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
Security-focused professional with extensive experience in public safety, incident response, and law enforcement activities management. Holds a current Secret Clearance and excels in leading corporate security and public safety efforts. Skilled in conducting investigations, security details, and delivering preventative programs to reduce criminal activity. Demonstrated expertise in coaching and mentoring employees to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SLEO 2 Police Officer
Evesham Township Police Department
Marlton , New Jersey
2022.01 - Current
- Retired Lieutenant of Police, currently engaged in part-time work with the department's training unit.
- Demonstrated commitment to agency goals by promoting compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducted regular assessments of body-worn and in-car camera footage for adherence to weekly standards.
- Assigned as needed to local schools for armed security, for the protection of students, staff, and visitors.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, and radar guns to complete job duties.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
Lieutenant of Police
Delaware River Port Authority
Camden , New Jersey
2010.01 - 2022.01
- Directed all budgetary aspects to ensure effective utilization of state and federal grants
- Oversaw purchases and supply of necessary equipment for department to ensure smooth workflow
- Oversaw the departments training and dispatch center
- Conducted various interviews for departmental investigations
- Collaborated with supervisors and local departments to exchange important information regarding district attorney office, municipal courts, and government agencies
- Act as transportation safety alliance police department, overseeing command center operations for traffic closure during storms, political events, democratic national convention, papal visit, and multiple major weather events.
- Drove operational excellence by planning, coordinating, and evaluating overall activities of the police department such as policies and procedures development, mandated by law.
- Implemented Body Worn Cameras and in car video systems while overseeing uniformity, vehicle outfitting and budgeting.
Sergeant of Police
Delaware River Port Authority
Camden , New Jersey
2003.01 - 2010.01
- Achieved departments’ overall mission and established secure environment for community by supervising officers and civilian staff
- Conducted detailed investigations of crimes such as burglaries, homicides, assaults, and other incidents as well as interviewed informants, suspects, and witnesses to find and implicate perpetrators
- Spearheaded special taskforce projects, including critical response units, evidence discovery, field training, defense tactics instruction, crime prevention, and community relation programs while serving as team leader to ensure on-time completion
- Drove positive communications between department members and management for informed decision-making.
- Reduced crimes by devising effective community action plans in collaboration with patrol officers and residents.
Police Officer
Delaware River Port Authority
Camden , New Jersey
1994.01 - 2003.04
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Public Administration
Farleigh Dickinson College
Teaneck, New Jersey01.2018
Skills
- Public Safety Programs
- Security Systems Administration
- Crisis Management
- Policies & Procedures Development
- Transportation Safety Management
- Emergency Response
- Case Investigation
- Community Outreach
- Public Relations
- Police Training
- Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Grant Preparation
Recognitionsawards
- Multiple Firearms Proficiency Awards
- Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund Award/Life Saving
- DRPA Award-Arrest of armed felony suspects
- ASIS International Award/Saving multiple car-jacking victims
- Camden County Prosecutors Office Award/Thwarting multiple suicide attempts
Coreproficiencies
- Public Safety Programs
- Security Systems Administration
- Crisis Management
- Policies & Procedures Development
- Transportation Safety Management
- Emergency Response
- Case Investigation
- Community Outreach
- Public Relations
- Police Training
- Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Grant Preparation
Professional Development
- Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- Wicklander and Zulaski Academy
- West Point Command & Leadership, NJACP
- New Castle County, Delaware
- Incident Command Levels 100 through 900
- Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Police Staff and Command
- Northwestern University
- New Jersey Certified Police Officer– Criminal Justice/Basic Police Officer
- Camden County College
- Radar/Alcotest Certified
- AED/CPR/Naloxone Certified
- New Jersey Armed SORA Cert. #782223B
- FEMA (SID) #0002194251
Personal Information
Title: Security Director/Manager
Timeline
SLEO 2 Police Officer
Evesham Township Police Department
2022.01 - Current
Lieutenant of Police
Delaware River Port Authority
2010.01 - 2022.01
Sergeant of Police
Delaware River Port Authority
2003.01 - 2010.01
Police Officer
Delaware River Port Authority
1994.01 - 2003.04
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Public Administration
Farleigh Dickinson College
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