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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
05.2007 - 06.2009
  • Responsibilities included training new recruits and documenting their progress.

Deputy Sheriff

Broward Sheriff's Office
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
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
Davie
08.2005

Certificate of Compliance - Firefighter

Broward College
Davie
03.2002

High School Diploma -

Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach, FL
06.2000

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
Michael Gelske