Patrick Kelly

• Manage 35 School Resource Officers (SRO), 20 Crossing Guards
• Oversee security of 17 buildings throughout the city
• Responsible for safety of 5,000 students, 1,000 staff and Administration
• Work closely with Superintendent, Chief of Staff, Department Heads and Board of Education members
• Department Budget, Payroll, Purchasing of security system(s)-alarms, camera, metal detection, identification badging
• instrumental in obtaining 3 new cruisers, additional open gate metal detectors
• Formation of Nationally approved A.L.I.C E. Training Program

• Collaborated with fellow council members to develop and implement sound fiscal policies for the city budget.
• Create and support legislation for city projects.
• Assist with management/earmarking and disbursement of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds
• Respond to needs of the 5th Ward residents
• Committee appointments-Safety-Police & Fire(Co-chair), Community Planning & Economic Development (C.P.E.D.), and Parks & Recreation
• Utilize discretionary funds to provide for community projects-Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving meals, clothing drives for under-privileged adults/children, and support for local baseball programs
• Enhance community engagement by organizing and hosting regular town hall meetings to address constituent concerns promptly and efficiently

• Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates.
• Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
• Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maximizing available resources for crime prevention efforts.
• Securing grants for purchases- axion cameras(body/cruiser,

(6) new police cruisers, Narcotic Detection Laser system

• Contract negotiations, Departmental Grievance process
• Responsible for Implementing/re-certifying holding cells
• Work closely with city council and mayor to upgrade police department-touchless entry/exit points, locker room, and security systems.
• Responsibilities included-conducting interviews/hires, exit interviews, assignments, payroll, budget evaluations, and disciplinary actions of the unit
• Responsible to attend all City Council meetings

• Communication daily with City Council members and Mayor regarding needs/concerns of the community in the individual Wards of the City.
• Responsibilities included assignments, payroll, budget evaluations, disciplinary actions of the unit
• Working directly with Police Chief office
• Collaborating with community leaders (school, church, city council) to identify/serve the underprivileged and support community engagement programs-Turkey Give-Away, Fill-a-Cruiser(Christmas gifts), Coat/scarf/glove Give-Away, Bike/Bike Helmet Give-away

• Conducted thorough investigations and prepared homicide cases for prosecution
• Liaised with other departments to ensure seamless information flow.
• Established strong community relationships, fostering trust and cooperation.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
• Analyzed crime scenes meticulously, ensuring all vital evidence was preserved.
• .Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather essential information.

• Investigated and prepared domestic violence cases for prosecution in the City of Youngstown

• focused on concerns from Mayor, Police Chief,City Council of concerning areas in city neighborhoods for saturation efforts.
• commanded YMHA specific assignments protecting and serving residents HUD owned properties
• commanded multi-jurisdictional unit responsible for serving violent criminal warrants which included entire Northeast
• commissioned by the US Marshal service
• Responsibilities included assignments, payroll, budget evaluations, disciplinary actions of the unit

• Particular Problem Interdiction Team (PPIT)/Violent Crime Task Force(VCTF)-(warrant division)
• Plain clothes unit working on interventions in response to specific areas of high crime
• Drug sale surveillance

• Uniformed division of the Youngstown Police Department
• Responsible for patrol and call responses citywide
• Division supervisor responsible for daily assignment