Nicholas Lavoie
Naugatuck
Summary
Deadline-driven and results-oriented Police Officer with over 10 years of experience coordinating investigations. Skilled at researching and reviewing case files, and interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Resourceful leader focused on community relations while leveraging creative problem-solving abilities to solve complex crimes and cases.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Naugatuck Police Department
09.2016 - Current
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Conducts criminal investigations by obtaining evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and or suspects.
- Documents observations and actions verbally by using the radio and or writing reports.
- Field Training Officer: assisted and supervised probationary officers in report writing, investigations, criminal procedure and department policies
- Rotating Detective: investigated a car theft, a check cashing fraud and an online scam, with each investigation leading to arrest warrants and the apprehension of the suspects involved.
- D.A.R.E instructor: develop age based curriculum using the D.A.R.E. outline to teach about peer pressure, ways to cope and handle stresses children face, and helped create a positive relationship with the children of the community.
- School Resource Officer: worked closely with school administration on school safety issues and disturbances amongst the students. Develop and build relationships with the students and faculty. Developed and taught a PowerPoint presentation to a civics class and how their class relates to the job of an officer.
- Firearms Instructor: Learn, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and codes. Assess training needs and provide specialized instruction for individual officers related to firearm use. Prepare and deliver effective and safe firearm training. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Prepare lessons and and curriculum related to firearms training.
Police Officer
Waterbury Police Department
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Conducts criminal investigations by obtaining evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and or suspects.
- Documents observations and actions verbally by using the radio and or writing reports.
Warehouse Supervisor
W.B. Mason
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors
- Directly supervised 6 warehouse employees
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- Evidence collection
- Crime prevention
- Arresting suspects
- Public disturbance resolution
- Community relations
- Multitasking
- Evidence identification
Accomplishments
Recommendation for Commendation (12/8/23): Letter from Congresswoman Delauro expressing appreciation for my fundraising efforts as the Special Olympics Team Leader.
Recommendation for Commendation (9/14/23): Letter from a citizen expressing appreciation of my service when responding to a call in regards to an ongoing domestic situation, involving her children.
Recommendation for Commendation (2/15/23): From a Lieutenant that reviewed an incident with a reckless driver. "I wish to formally commend and recognize Officer Lavoie's actions and quick thinking to properly decipher the necessity to remain with the vehicle without further endangering the public. Officer Lavoie demonstrated excellent communication skills both in his radio transmissions as well as his commands to the operator"
Recommendation for Commendation (1/9/23): Letter form citizen expressing appreciation for helping him with an escort. "Officer Lavoie is a great representation of the Naugatuck Police Department."
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Naugatuck Police Department
09.2016 - Current
Police Officer
Waterbury Police Department
07.2013 - 09.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
W.B. Mason
03.2012 - 07.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Central Connecticut State University
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