Michael Podolskiy
Flushing,NY
Summary
Dedicated Law Enforcement Executive with over 13 years of service in the NYPD, currently serving as a Lieutenant. Expert in command operations, personnel management, and high-stakes internal investigations. Combines a strong analytical foundation (B.S. in Accounting/Economics) with tactical leadership to drive organizational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
NYPD Manhattan Court Section
12.2019 - Current
- Direct all command operations for the third platoon, supervising personnel across high-security posts and ensuring 100% adherence to legal protocols.
- Audit and manage the release of prisoner records for all Manhattan South commands, maintaining meticulous data accuracy and legal compliance.
- Synthesize operational data into executive-level reports to guide strategic decision-making and resource deployment.
- Liaise with senior leadership (CO/XO) and legal actors to resolve critical security and administrative matters.
Lieutenant
104th & 108th Precincts (Queens, NY)
Queens, NY
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Engineered violence reduction and traffic safety strategies, identifying localized crime trends and deploying tactical resources to high-risk areas.
- Conducted quality assurance audits of Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage to identify tactical deficiencies and ensure departmental policy compliance.
- Managed precinct operations as Desk Officer and Patrol Supervisor, overseeing emergency response and administrative workflow.
Internal Audit & Compliance Manager (Sergeant)
NYPD
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Led sensitive internal investigations into allegations of misconduct and regulatory breaches, ensuring organizational transparency and integrity.
- Conducted high-stakes interviews with personnel and stakeholders to gather evidence for complex investigative cases.
- Authored comprehensive risk assessment reports, presenting objective findings to disciplinary boards and legal courts.
- Performed departmental audits to ensure strict compliance with state laws and internal professional standards.
Sergeant
NYPD Transit District 2
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised frontline operations and patrol units within the NYC Transit system, prioritizing public safety and asset protection.
- Managed command property and records, utilizing data analysis to optimize officer assignments and enforcement efficacy.
Traffic Safety Officer
111th Precinct
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Partnered with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop traffic intelligence reports and design roadway safety enhancements.
- Analyzed collision data to implement targeted enforcement strategies, reducing incidents in high-risk pedestrian zones.
Patrol Officer
88th Precinct
05.2012 - 09.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & History (Minor: Economics)
Queens College
Skills
- Operations: Command Leadership, Resource Allocation, Strategic Planning, Personnel Supervision
- Compliance: Internal Audit, Ethics Oversight, Misconduct Investigations, Risk Mitigation
- Analytics: Financial Record Review, Crime Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Performance Reporting
- Technical: QuickBooks, Advanced MS Excel, Case Management Software, BWC Auditing
Certification
- Investigations: Internal Investigators Course, Narcotics Investigation & Tactics, Search Warrant Training.
- Leadership: Dignitary Protection, Active Shooter Response, Plain Clothes Training.
- Compliance: Document Inspection (PER-383), Surveillance Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS).
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lieutenant
104th & 108th Precincts (Queens, NY)
08.2024 - 12.2025
Internal Audit & Compliance Manager (Sergeant)
NYPD
04.2021 - 07.2024
Lieutenant
NYPD Manhattan Court Section
12.2019 - Current
Sergeant
NYPD Transit District 2
01.2019 - 04.2021
Traffic Safety Officer
111th Precinct
09.2016 - 01.2019
Patrol Officer
88th Precinct
05.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & History (Minor: Economics)
Queens College