Melinda Kaska
Lake View,NY
Summary
Dedicated Police Captain with demonstrated success in program development and implementation. Strong leadership and coordination abilities with commitment to facilitating growth across department. Bringing 23 years of policing experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Vice President
Buffalo Police Benevolent Association
Buffalo , NY
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated internal communications between different levels of management within the organization.
- Attended grievance hearings as an advocate for employees who had filed complaints against their employer.
- Served as a mediator between management and employees when conflicts arose.
- Collaborated with external legal counsels in order to provide legal advice to union members.
- Managed employer and union member relations, processed grievances and resolved disagreements.
- Directed day-to-day affairs of union to achieve overall mission within workplace.
Captain
City Of Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo , NY
08.2019 - Current
- Managed patrol operations to ensure public safety and security of personnel, property, and resources.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of subordinate officers to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established guidelines.
- Conducted regular meetings with patrol staff to discuss ongoing issues or changes in policy or procedure.
- Coordinated the implementation of new technologies into daily operations and training programs.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and serviced according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Reviewed complaints from citizens regarding officer conduct or service delivery issues.
- Responded promptly to requests from senior management regarding operational matters.
- Attended court hearings related to cases involving officers under his and her command.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of applicable laws pertaining to police practices and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
City Of Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo , NY
04.2011 - 08.2019
Police Officer
City Of Buffalo Police Department
Buffalo , NY
07.2000 - 04.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12.1998
Skills
- Excellent Time Management
- Great Judgment
- Personnel Supervision
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
1st Vice President
Buffalo Police Benevolent Association
01.2022 - Current
Captain
City Of Buffalo Police Department
08.2019 - Current
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
City Of Buffalo Police Department
04.2011 - 08.2019
Police Officer
City Of Buffalo Police Department
07.2000 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University At Buffalo
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