Paul Formolo
Muskego,WI
Summary
Strategic leader in law enforcement and protective services with extensive experience in police operations and interagency coordination. Proven ability to lead complex security initiatives and enhance team performance. Skilled in crisis management and emergency preparedness, with a commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Security
Republican National Committee
Washington, DC (Remote)
08.2024 - Current
- Directed comprehensive security operations, ensuring the safety and security of high-profile political events and organizational headquarters.
- Coordinated multi-agency law enforcement efforts during security incidents, enhancing interagency communication and response.
- Developed innovative policies to protect employees from workplace violence, fostering a safer work environment.
- Led security awareness programs to educate staff on critical safety protocols, improving organizational preparedness.
Director of Transportation & Security
Republican National Committee
Milwaukee, WI
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed security and transportation operations for the 2024 Republican National Convention, ensuring secure and seamless movement for over 50,000 participants.
- Coordinated vulnerability assessments at critical sites to identify and mitigate security gaps, providing a safer environment for convention participants.
- Negotiated contracts and rates with outside providers for facility leases and security vendors to minimize costs to the organization.
- Collaborated with all levels of law enforcement and key stakeholders for coordinated response actions for natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Criminal Investigations Consultant
Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR)
Tallahassee, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed police department's policies and protocols for conducting non-fatal shooting investigations to increase solvability and reduce violence.
- Developed investigative strategies and processes to align police department's with national best practices.
- Assisted in creating a law enforcement toolkit for protest and First Amendment speech zones, ensuring that police departments meet Constitutional Policing standards.
Assistant Chief of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Directed operations of seven divisional units within the Criminal Investigations Bureau, encompassing over 350 members.
- Managed a $5.04 million overtime budget, achieving below-budget results consecutively for three years.
- Directed responses to officer-involved shootings and other serious incidents, ensuring optimal resource allocation and thorough, unbiased investigations.
- Established the Motor Vehicle Theft Task Force and achieved a notable 40% drop in theft incidents by 2023.
Inspector of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Directed activities of Criminal Investigations Bureau personnel, operations, and administration.
- Maintained consistent compliance with constitutional policing standards through thorough policy evaluations.
- Collaborated with the United States Attorney’s Office to secure a $9 million federal grant to fund an additional 30 police officers.
- Created special operating instructions for vehicle evidence processing, which streamlined investigations and reduced storage fees.
Captain of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Commanded the Violent Crimes Division, responsible for investigating non-fatal shootings, and other serious assaults.
- Appointed to the Critical Incident Review Board to identify deficiencies in policy, supervision, training, and equipment to mitigate civil liability.
- Proposed and instituted the Public Safety Review (Shoot Review), which significantly improved communication and collaboration with system partners to identify the root causes of gun violence.
Lieutenant of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Directed investigations into homicides, suspicious deaths, and officer involved-shooting incidents.
- Supervised multiple tactical engagements that resulted in successful, peaceful outcomes.
- Provided training to all department supervisors in scene management at critical incidents.
First Sergeant
32nd Military Police Company (WIANG)
Milwaukee, WI
04.1999 - 04.2013
- Directed comprehensive training regimes focusing on safety and operational effectiveness, resulting in increased combat readiness among 250 soldiers.
- Mentored junior non-commissioned officers on career advancement strategies, which was credited for low attrition rates.
- Oversaw force protection, anti-terrorism, area security, correction and detention, and police intelligence operations while deployed to Iraq in 2003 and 2009.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI12.2021
Associate of Science - Police Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.1998
Supervision of Police Personnel (120 Hours)
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05-2013
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Risk management
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis management
- Process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Criminal investigations
- Security protocol development
- Interagency collaboration
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
Certification
Milwaukee Police Department Police Officer Training Academy
National Tactical Officers Association SWAT Commanders Course
Tactical Enforcement Unit (SWAT) 101 Course
International Association of Chiefs of Police- Leadership in Police Organization
Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course
Interservice Non-lethal Individual Weapons Instructor Course
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Accomplishments
- Bronze Star Medal (2)
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Accommodation Medal (4)
- Army Achievement Medal (2)
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
Affiliations
- ASIS International
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- American Legion
- Muskego Youth Football Coach
Timeline
Director of Security
Republican National Committee
08.2024 - Current
Director of Transportation & Security
Republican National Committee
11.2023 - 07.2024
Criminal Investigations Consultant
Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR)
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Chief of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
12.2021 - 11.2023
Inspector of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
09.2020 - 12.2021
Captain of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
05.2017 - 09.2020
Lieutenant of Police
City of Milwaukee Police Department
02.2013 - 05.2017
First Sergeant
32nd Military Police Company (WIANG)
04.1999 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin
Associate of Science - Police Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Supervision of Police Personnel (120 Hours)
Northwestern University