Michael Gelske
Margate,FL
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 19 years of experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make a lasting impact on the department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant, Executive Officer
Broward Sheriff's Office
Parkland, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced community relations by implementing various outreach programs and fostering relationships with local organizations.
- Managed budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining high-quality law enforcement services for the community.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share information and resources, leading to improved public safety outcomes.
- Developed strategic plans for crime prevention initiatives, analyzing data trends, and setting achievable goals.
Lieutenant-DLE
Broward Sheriff's Office
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinate and assign work activities of sergeants, deputies and civilian staff team members engaged in a variety of law enforcement functions.
- Determine proper course of action in daily work activities, emergencies, or complex law enforcement situations.
- Instruct and advise sergeants and deputies in various phases of patrol operations.
- Conduct roll call and inspect personal appearance and equipment of personnel.
- Prepare various narrative and statistical reports to present findings and recommend solutions.
- Maintain overall responsibility for successful completion of assigned duties delegated to team members.
Lieutenant-Watch Commander
Broward Sheriff's Office
Broward County, FL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide command level support to supervisors during events or critical incidents county-wide.
- Respond to critical incidents to provide resource management.
- Facilitate communication between commands involved in a common incident.
- Provide notification and updates to DLE command.
- Mentor deputies and supervisors by providing advice and guidance.
Lieutenant-DLE
Broward Sheriff's Office
Central Broward/Lauderdale Lakes , FL
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinate and assign work activities of sergeants, deputies and civilian staff team members engaged in a variety of law enforcement functions.
- Determine proper course of action in daily work activities, emergencies, or complex law enforcement situations.
- Instruct and advise sergeants and deputies in various phases of patrol operations.
- Conduct roll call and inspect personal appearance and equipment of personnel.
- Prepare various narrative and statistical reports to present findings and recommend solutions.
- Maintain overall responsibility for successful completion of assigned duties delegated to team members.
Sergeant
Broward Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale, Cooper City, United States
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Coordinate and assign the work activities of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of law enforcement activities.
- Maintain overall supervisory responsibility for the successful completion of assigned duties delegated to team members.
- Perform supervisory duties, such as scheduling, allocating and assigning personnel to specific areas of patrol.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and promote career development of team members.
- Supervise and participate in law enforcement and public safety activities.
Sergeant-Special Victim's Unit
Broward Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Supervise a squad of detectives assigned to investigate sex crimes, crimes against children, crimes against the elderly, crimes related to domestic violence, animal abuse, and abductions of children
- Coordinate a call out schedule, training schedule, and work schedule for the detectives
- Complete performance evaluations
- Review reports, arrest warrants, and search warrants written by the detectives assigned to the unit
- Participate in a bi-weekly call out status, fielding calls from road patrol, determining if a detective is needed for an immediate response
- Assist with facilitating the completion of paperwork associated with Risk Protection Orders
- Supervise detectives with the execution of Child Pickup Orders.
Patrol Sergeant
Broward Sheriff's Office
Pompano Beach, FL
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinate and assign the work activities of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of law enforcement activities.
- Maintain overall supervisory responsibility for the successful completion of assigned duties delegated to team members.
- Perform supervisory duties, such as scheduling, allocating and assigning personnel to specific areas of patrol.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and promote career development of team members.
- Supervise and participate in law enforcement and public safety activities.
Detective-Special Victim's Unit
Broward Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Investigate sex crimes, to include sexual battery and lewd/lascivious Incidents.
- Investigate crimes related to child abuse and/or neglect.
- Investigate crimes related to elderly abuse and/or neglect.
- Investigate crimes related to domestic and dating violence.
- Investigate crimes related to animal abuse and/or cruelty.
Detective-Pompano Beach Property Crimes
Broward Sheriff's Office
Pompano Beach, FL
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office
Pompano Beach, FL
06.2009 - 02.2014
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Recording facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Detective-Crime Suppression Team
Broward Sheriff's Office
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
Field Training Deputy
Broward Sheriff's Office
Weston, FL
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities included training new recruits and documenting their progress.
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office
Weston, Flo
03.2005 - 06.2009
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Recording facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Firefighter
City Of Parkland
Parkland, FL
03.2002 - 02.2004
- Drove and operated fire apparatus to aid in firefighting operations.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Law Enforcement
Broward College
Davie08.2005
Certificate of Compliance - Firefighter
Broward College
Davie03.2002
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach, FL06.2000
Skills
- Team-building
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
Additional Information
AWARDS
- Unit of the Year (Special Victim’s Unit) 2018
- Public Safety Special Operations Award 2016
- Detective of the Year, Pompano Beach Area 1, 2015
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
- FBI- Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy
- Investigation of Childhood Injury and Death
- Investigating Crimes Against Children
- Building Bridges-Kids that Kill
- Search & Seizure
- Force Science
- Middle Management
- PREA Investigator Training (PATC)
- Criminal Interviews & Interrogations
- Kinesic Interviews
- Narcotics Identification
- Legal Updates
Timeline
Lieutenant, Executive Officer
Broward Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - Current
Lieutenant-DLE
Broward Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - 09.2022
Lieutenant-Watch Commander
Broward Sheriff's Office
10.2021 - 07.2022
Lieutenant-DLE
Broward Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 10.2021
Sergeant
Broward Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 04.2021
Sergeant-Special Victim's Unit
Broward Sheriff's Office
09.2017 - 10.2019
Patrol Sergeant
Broward Sheriff's Office
05.2017 - 09.2017
Detective-Special Victim's Unit
Broward Sheriff's Office
11.2015 - 05.2017
Detective-Pompano Beach Property Crimes
Broward Sheriff's Office
02.2014 - 11.2015
Detective-Crime Suppression Team
Broward Sheriff's Office
09.2012 - 01.2013
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office
06.2009 - 02.2014
Field Training Deputy
Broward Sheriff's Office
05.2007 - 06.2009
Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriff's Office
03.2005 - 06.2009
Firefighter
City Of Parkland
03.2002 - 02.2004
Certificate of Achievement - Law Enforcement
Broward College
Certificate of Compliance - Firefighter
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School