Patrick Elwood
Walpole,MA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Brookline Police Dept
01.1991 - 05.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Manager
Union Oyster House
04.1982 - 01.1991
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Marketing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice
Western New England University
Springfield, MA06.1995
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Engagement
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency Response
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Special task forces
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Crowd Control
- Protecting People and Property
Affiliations
- Brookline Police CIT Trainer
- Greater Boston Law Enforcement CISM Team
- COBRA (Cops On Bikes for Regional Assistance)
Timeline
Police Officer
Brookline Police Dept
01.1991 - 05.2024
Manager
Union Oyster House
04.1982 - 01.1991
Marketing
Fairfield University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Western New England University