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Education
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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for LEOs
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MATTHEW W. CREAMER

Billerica,MA

Summary

Well organized, dependable and self-motivated individual with strong law enforcement / investigative and leadership skills. Proven track record of achieving excellence in fast paced, stressful and demanding environments. Possesses solid abilities to lead, multitask, prioritize and take on a challenging workload make me a strong candidate for any position. Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as skilled police supervisor. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated abilities in meeting coverage requirements and building highly professional team.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Patrol Sergeant

Burlington
01.2021 - Current
  • Ensure that all officers under my supervision are properly instructed and guided in the performance of their duties and take special care to see that they are informed of and thoroughly familiar with Burlington Police policies and procedures in all types of situations
  • Investigate whenever and officer fails to report for duty, is absent from his / her post, neglects his / her duties, displays mental or physical incompetence, or reports an on duty injury
  • Supervise roll call and inspect all officers to ensure that they are properly uniformed and equipped
  • Ensure all subject matter discussed at roll call is thoroughly understood, Conduct roll call training
  • Routinely review the performance of the officers under my supervision to ensure that they are correctly performing their police duties and correct any deficiencies through training, counseling or progressive discipline
  • Be responsible for the efficiency, good conduct, discipline, appearance and strict attention to duty of the patrol officers under my supervision.

Burlington Police Detective
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the follow-up investigations of all felonies and misdemeanors that require extended investigation, including, but not limited to: murders, homicides, and unattended deaths; rapes; robberies, including armed and unarmed; breaking and entering of all types; aggravated assaults; larcenies, including certain types of check and credit card cases; and, auto thefts
  • Be proficient in techniques of fingerprinting, photography, and the collection, preservation and presentation of all physical evidence
  • Investigate all cases assigned in a prompt and diligent manner utilizing all available resources and skills
  • Interviewing and interrogating suspects / witnesses
  • Testify in District and Superior court as needed

Court Liaison Officer

Burlington
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Represent the Department in all Show Cause hearings before a clerk magistrate
  • Prepare all evidence for trial in accordance with rules of discovery
  • Ensure proper charges are placed against offenders and cases are properly prepared
  • Work in conjunction with the District Attorney’s Office to assist in prosecuting cases
  • Maintain an effective working relationship between the courts and the Department
  • Analyze court decisions that may affect the operations of the Police Department and prepare training briefs as may be required

Burlington Police Patrolman / Field Training Officer

Burlington Police Dept
01.2004 - 01.2018
  • Respond to dispatch calls / 911 calls to enforce laws and ensure public safety
  • Investigate criminal activity
  • Train and evaluate Probationary Police Officers in daily patrol functions
  • Preserve crime scenes, gather evidence, and arrest suspects
  • Write accurate and effective documentation, reports and correspondence
  • Perform life saving measures

Education

Bachelor of Science - science, criminal justice

California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA
2022

Associate of Science - science, criminal justice

Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Bedford, MA
2010

Skills

  • Internal Affairs investigations (Roger Williams University)
  • Tactical considerations for police supervisors
  • FLETC Active Shooter Response
  • Active Threat Incidents
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Death & Homicide Investigations
  • Crime Scene Management for Patrol
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  • Background investigations
  • Cell phone investigations
  • Identity theft and the drug connection
  • Advanced Methamphetamine Investigation
  • DEA Basic Narcotics School
  • NIMS and the Incident Command System
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Public records law
  • Interview and Interrogation
  • Forensic Statement Analysis
  • Search and Rescue (Environmental Police)
  • Drugged Driver Detection
  • Evidence room management

Certification

MPTC Level 1 Firearms Instructor MPTC Ground Defense & Control Instructor MPTC DT / Use of Force Instructor MPTC Frontline Leadership FBI Crisis/Hostage Negotiations FBI LEEDA Trilogy (Executive, Command & Supervisor Leadership Institute) IACP First-Line Leadership PERF ICAT Instructor FTO Supervisor and Coordinator Police Reform for Supervisors NEMLEC RRT (2015-present) NDTC De-Escalation Instructor Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Monadnock Defensive Tactics Instructor

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for LEOs

10 years of experience training with top level BJJ practitioners as well as involvement in developing police jiujitsu curriculum. 

Timeline

Police Patrol Sergeant

Burlington
01.2021 - Current

Burlington Police Detective
01.2020 - 01.2021

Court Liaison Officer

Burlington
01.2018 - 01.2020

Burlington Police Patrolman / Field Training Officer

Burlington Police Dept
01.2004 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - science, criminal justice

California Coast University

Associate of Science - science, criminal justice

Middlesex Community College - Bedford

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