Michael Clesceri
Cary,Illinois
Summary
Law enforcement leader with proven accomplishments in municipal, county and higher education law enforcement, community policing, emergency management, corrections management, threat assessment and task force operations. Experience in directing and managing law enforcement agencies, and complex, tactical planning and decision making.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Matthews Police Department
02.2024 - Current
Lead a full time law enforcement agency with 87 full and part-time employees. Oversee all law enforcement operations and manage a $10 Million Dollar budget.
- Promoted transparency and accountability
- Increased staff retention by providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within the department.
Chief
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
12.2020 - 12.2022
Sworn chief for McHenry County Sheriff's Office. McHenry County serves a population of 311,000 residents. Managed largest division with 170 officers and support staff. Maintain safe operations for personnel, inmates and visitors. Manage criminal and administrative investigations, Special Response Unit, training and development, medical personnel, programming, food services and contracts. Manage annual division budget in excess of $30 million dollars.
Special Weapons And Tactics Operator
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 04.2021
Regional SWAT team supports local, state and federal law enforcement agencies by responding, planning, and performing high risk tactical operations including, hostage negotiations/rescue, civil unrest, barricades, terrorist threats and high risk entries.
Chief of Police
McHenry County College
08.2009 - 12.2020
Manage and oversee law enforcement operations in a diverse community, maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and the greater community. Develop and execute department general orders and procedures. Managed intergovernmental agreements. Collaboration with internal and external law enforcement and government partners and stakeholders.
Assistant Chief of Investigations
County Of Orange
02.2000 - 05.2005
Assistant Chief of Investigations of 230 sworn law enforcement officers/investigators. Manage criminal and administrative investigation units including: Homicide Unit, Gang Unit, Target Gang Teams, Narcotics, TracKRS (Cold Case), Sex Crimes, Officer Involved Shooting/In-custody death response team, Organized Crime/Intelligence Unit and Dignitary/Threat Assessment Unit. Developed and managed countywide Asian Organized Crime Unit (taskforce operation federal, state, local). Managed annual budget in excess of $40 million dollars.
Commander
County Of Orange
01.1999 - 02.2000
Managed division of 140 sworn law enforcement officers, task force operations and teams. Establish and enforce performance and policies. Determined appropriate course of criminal cases analyzing and evaluating information, including evidence and suspect information. Initiated collaboration between community members and law enforcement in minority communities to strengthen communication and trust.
Police Sergeant/Officer/Detective/Investigator
City Of Tustin Police Department
02.1986 - 01.1999
Enforced city, state and local ordinances working multiple law enforcement positions in a diverse population including:
- Sergeant
- Watch Commander
- Gang Investigator/Sergeant
- Narcotics Detective-Street team and majors (RNSP)
- K9 Officer
- Patrol and Field Training Officer
Education
Graduate School - Leadership
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05.2023
Executive Juris Doctorate of Law -
Concord Law School of Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona2002
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Community Policing
- Strategic thinker/planner
- Staff development
- Relationship builder
- Collaborative management
Accomplishments
School of Police Staff and Command - Northwestern University
Crisis Leadership - Harvard Kennedy School
Southwest FBI Command College - Federal Bureau of Investigation
FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100, 200,300,400,700,800,0932,LO363)
SWAT/CQB - Illinois State Certified Operator
Crisis Intervention Team - Certified
Other Experience
Abbott Labs and British Petroleum - Corporate Security Management (Nov. 2005 - August 2009)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Illinois Sheriff's Association
- National Sheriff's Association
- McHenry County Chiefs of Police Association
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- International Gang Investigators Association
- International Asian Gang Investigators Association
- California Narcotic Investigators Association (Lifetime member)
Community/Volunteer Service
- McHenry County Patriot Run - Committee Member
- Special Olympics Illinois - Fundraiser and Volunteer
- Government & Committees - Fullerton, CA
Additional Information
- One Mind Campaign-Agency Certification
- Outstanding Contribution Asian Organized Crime Investigation Award 2001
- Orange County Korean Institute for Human Rights Award 2001
- United States DEA Service Award 2000
- Major Narcotics Case of the Year 2000 (CNOA Region 5)
- Medal of Merit 1995 (Life Saving)
- Officer of the Year 1989, Officer of the Year 1988, Rotary Officer of the Year 1988
EXTERNAL PRESENTATIONS/GRANTS
Professional Development and the Path to Promotion- CUPIC, Fairfax, VA. - August 2019
Complex Coordinated Attacks –Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Portsmouth VA - March 2019
Complex Coordinated Attacks/Complex Planning –CUPIC, Fairfax, VA. - August 2018
Complex Coordinated Attacks/Complex Planning -International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators, Winston Salem, NC - Oct. 2018
Complex Coordinated Attacks/Complex Planning -International Association of College Law Enforcement Administrators, Chicago - Oct. 2018
Active Shooter Response/De-Escalation -McHenry County College - 2014/2015
Active Shooter Response -Leadership of Greater McHenry County - 2014
Major Narcotic Investigations, South American Violators/Colombian Cartel - CUPIC Conference, Fairfax, VA. - August 2013
Awarded $2,993,400 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for development and implementation of new task force to investigate and reduce violent and financial crime and outreach in the Asian Community – May 2000
Awarded $321,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for development and implementation of Investigative Crime Solving Technology – May 2001
If Lightning Strikes - Higher Education Multi Hazard Risk Assessment and ICS Training – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services - March 2020 Hampton, VA.
Timeline
Chief of Police
Matthews Police Department
02.2024 - Current
Chief
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
12.2020 - 12.2022
Special Weapons And Tactics Operator
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
04.2016 - 04.2021
Chief of Police
McHenry County College
08.2009 - 12.2020
Assistant Chief of Investigations
County Of Orange
02.2000 - 05.2005
Commander
County Of Orange
01.1999 - 02.2000
Police Sergeant/Officer/Detective/Investigator
City Of Tustin Police Department
02.1986 - 01.1999
Graduate School - Leadership
University of Virginia
Executive Juris Doctorate of Law -
Concord Law School of Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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