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Michael Wojnar

Penndel,PA

Summary

I have been a Police Officer with the Lower Southampton Township Police Department for 25 years. During this time, I was a member of the Bucks County South-Central SWAT team for over 17 years as a tactical operator, and eventually as a team leader.

I later served that team as a negotiator for 4 years. I was also a member of the Bucks County Level B Hazmat SWAT team for 4 years, also as a tactical operator. I was a patrol Corporal for 6 years prior to being promoted to Sergeant in 2017.

I was also assigned to our department Accident Investigation Unit for 5 years prior to being promoted to Corporal. I am currently a patrol Sergeant, having served in this capacity for 4 1/2 years.

I have served this department with distinction and honor. I always put my officers' needs before mine, and they know they can rely on me for guidance. This will extend to my position as Lieutenant.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
01.2017 - Current
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.

South Central Emergency Response Team

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
10.2017 - 01.2021

Team negotiator.


Tactical liaison between tactical and negotiator elements.

Police Corporal

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 4-5 subordinates.
  • Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading [Name] department and establishing operational goals.
  • Investigated stolen property cases and searched residents and property.
  • Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings and evidence.
  • Bolstered field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by successfully managing and monitoring Lower Southampton Police Department and informing others of operational goals.
  • Supervised crime prevention activities.
  • Inspected police officers for appearance.
  • Supported successful investigation completion by interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.

South Central Emergency Response Team

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
11.1998 - 12.2016

Tactical Operator.


Team Leader.


Responded to multiple call-outs during my 18 years as a team member.



Bucks County Level B Hazmat SWAT Team

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
05.2007 - 12.2010

Level B Hazmat SWAT Operator.

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Lower Southampton Township
Feasterville, PA
06.1997 - 12.2010
  • Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
  • Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
  • Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
  • Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Dispensed tickets to offenders for traffic violations.
  • Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance using [Tool] and [Tool].

Police Officer

Rockledge Borough
Rockledge, PA
02.1997 - 05.1997
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.

Police Officer

Jenkintown Borough
Jenkintown, PA
12.1996 - 05.1997
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
05.1995

High School Diploma -

Harry S. Truman High School
Levittown
06.1990

Skills

  • Public Safety
  • First Aid
  • Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
  • Traffic and Mostorists Monitoring
  • Tactical Deployment
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Patrol Procedures
  • Maintaining Order
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Accident Investigations
  • Emergency Situations

Accomplishments

    Apprehended a suspect in 2001 who was wanted for multiple armed robberies in the 5 county area.


    Apprehended a burglar at a pool store for a neighboring jurisdiction in 1999.


    Apprehended 3 burglars who burglarized a deli in a neighboring jurisdiction in 2006.


    Apprehended a burglar in 2019 who committed a burglary in my jurisdiction.


    Officer of the year, 2007.



Certification

Basic SWAT School, Philadelphia, Pa-May 1999.


Level B Hazmat SWAT School, Philadelphia, Pa-May 2007.


FBI Hostage Negotiator School, Conshohocken, Pa-October 2017.


Bucks County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Bristol, Pa-May 2010.


Field Training Officer, Bucks County-March 2001.


FBI Inter-County Detective School, Bucks County-June 2007.


DEA Basic Narcotic Investigation, Bucks County-December 2008.


Accident Investigation Training, Bucks County:

Basic (1997);

Advanced (2001);

Reconstruction (2002).




Timeline

South Central Emergency Response Team

Lower Southampton Township
10.2017 - 01.2021

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Lower Southampton Township
01.2017 - Current

Police Corporal

Lower Southampton Township
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bucks County Level B Hazmat SWAT Team

Lower Southampton Township
05.2007 - 12.2010

South Central Emergency Response Team

Lower Southampton Township
11.1998 - 12.2016

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Lower Southampton Township
06.1997 - 12.2010

Police Officer

Rockledge Borough
02.1997 - 05.1997

Police Officer

Jenkintown Borough
12.1996 - 05.1997

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Arizona Global Campus

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Peirce College

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Bucks County Community College

High School Diploma -

Harry S. Truman High School
Michael Wojnar