Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michael Kelter

Topsfield,MA

Summary

Highly experienced Sergeant offering 33 + years in diverse law enforcement positions. Natural leader with decisive nature, case management skills and courtroom experience.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Sergeant

City Of Lynn
Lynn, MA
07.2019 - Current
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 25 subordinates.
  • Led roll call briefings to inform officers information from prior shifts, and individuals of importance.
  • Review and sign off on all reports submitted.
  • Review body worn cameras for proper conduct and procedures.
  • Attend neighborhood meetings and address concerns brought forth.

Police Detective

City Of Lynn
Lynn, MA
01.1995 - 01.2018

1995- 1996 Assigned to a street level Narcotic Unit. The unit was made up of a Lt. and three Patrolman. During this year I wrote 27 search warrants for Illegal drugs. I made over 24 undercover buys of Illegal narcotics. On numerous occasions we assisted the Essex county drug task force on drug operations.


1997 - 2000 I was assigned to the Anti Crime Team. This unit was a plain clothes street level investigative unit. Duties included investigating street robberies, illegal drug sales and Vice type activities. We also assisted our CID with investigations.


2002- 2017 I was assigned to the Special Investigation Unit. On this Unit we conducted street level narcotic Investigation, street robberies and Vice type activity. We over saw the liquor establishments in the city of Lynn and did compliance checks and follow ups of liquor violations . We worked with the state ABCC. We also would testify before the local Liquor board.

Also during this time we became involved with human trafficking cases were young females were being trafficked out of New York to the Lynn area.

Participated in a federal investigation into the Hells Angels motor cycle club which resulted in search warrants being executed at members homes, and arresting several members.


Patrol Officer

City Of Lynn
Lynn, MA
08.1988 - 01.1995
  • Patrolled the down town area of the city in a patrol vehicle and on foot. This was the busiest route in the city. Involved in hundreds of arrests.

Army Reserve Officer

Massachusetts Army National Guard
, MA
05.1987 - 06.1993

I was a 1st Lieutenant, platoon leader , with the 726th Finance Support Unit. I helped organize and plan our monthly weekend drills and annual trainings.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
06.1987

High School Diploma -

Lynn English
Lynn, MA
06.1983

Skills

  • February 2001 became a member of the Special Response team This unit was trained in SWAT tactics We conducted high risk entries for armed individuals I was a member until the unit was disbanded in 2016 because of budget cuts
  • 2003 I attended 80 hour Narcotic Investigation school taught by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency
  • August 2007 Attended SWAT 1 school This was taught by retired members of the LAPD swat team This was a 40 hour class
  • 2004 I became a member of IOMGIA International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators association I attended a 40 hour training in Buffalo NY This was attended by law Enforcement personal from all around the would September 2006 I attended the training in Laughlin NV September 2009 this Training was held in Nashua NH

Accomplishments

* 1997 Received the Metal of Honor . This is the highest award given by my department.

* 1997 Received the Metal of Valor. Exchanged gun fire with an armed suspect.

* 10 Commendations during my years of service.

* 15 year board member of the Lynn Police Relief Association. Serving terms as President and Vice President.

* 10 years as a Union Steward.

* 25 years E board member and current President of the Lynn Police Credit Union.

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder.
  • Licensed to carry firearm.

Timeline

Police Sergeant

City Of Lynn
07.2019 - Current

Police Detective

City Of Lynn
01.1995 - 01.2018

Patrol Officer

City Of Lynn
08.1988 - 01.1995

Army Reserve Officer

Massachusetts Army National Guard
05.1987 - 06.1993

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Anna Maria College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Norwich University

High School Diploma -

Lynn English
  • CFR - Certified First Responder.
  • Licensed to carry firearm.
Michael Kelter