Patrick Doherty
Mahopac,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in personnel management and tactical knowledge, honed across roles from Emergency Medical Technician at Our Lady Of Mercy Hospital to Platoon Commander at Police Service Area 5. Excelled in mentorship as a Peer Support Officer for POPPA and coordination, significantly enhancing team cohesion and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Platoon Commander
Police Service Area 5
Housing Bureau
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised all platoon activities, both on patrol and administratively.
- Regularly coordinated with executive staff, effectively communicating Departmental updates and directives to subordinates.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews to identify tactical areas for improvement following critical incidents.
- Improved platoon cohesion through team-building activities and open communication.
Sergeant
CRC K9 Unit, 24 PCT
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Coordinated the training of explosive detection canines and their handlers
- Organized deployments of explosive detection dog teams at City landmarks and events.
- Directly supervised and deployed a Heavy Weapons Team.
- Supervised third platoon squad on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Police Officer
52 PCT, DBBX, CRC
01.2005 - 05.2016
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Communicated regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Coordinated administratively with Bronx Detective Bureau personnel.
Emergency Medical Technician
Our Lady Of Mercy Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2005
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies while a full time college student.
Education
Accounting
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NYAccounting
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NYSkills
- Prior NYC EMS Experience
- NYPD Methods of Instruction trained
- Mentorship
- Tactical knowledge
- Personnel Management
- Coordination
- Disciplinary procedures
- Teamwork and Loyalty
Timeline
Platoon Commander
Police Service Area 5
07.2022 - Current
Sergeant
CRC K9 Unit, 24 PCT
05.2016 - 08.2022
Police Officer
52 PCT, DBBX, CRC
01.2005 - 05.2016
Emergency Medical Technician
Our Lady Of Mercy Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2005
Accounting
Manhattan College
Accounting
Mount Saint Mary College