Rebecca Kammar
Cicero,NY
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in public safety, school security, and community engagement. Proven ability to maintain safe environments, respond effectively to emergencies, and build strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Skilled in de-escalation, incident investigation, and proactive safety planning. Uses effective communication to foster positive relationships and ensure a secure learning environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Patrol Officer
Town of Manlius – East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for all individuals on campus.
- Assessed and addressed emergencies and critical incidents promptly to mitigate risks and protect stakeholders.
- Assist in school safety drills and emergency preparedness
- Investigate incidents and document findings
- Partnered with administration to enhance safety protocols and ensure a secure environment.
- Analyzed conflict situations and employed de-escalation techniques to avert escalation.
- Fostered connections with students, families, and faculty to enhance community engagement.
- Facilitated student education on legal regulations and safety protocols.
Alive at 25 Instructor
National Safety Council
Syracuse, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered structured four-hour curriculum on defensive driving principles, emphasizing awareness of unsafe driving habits and personal accountability.
- Utilize real-world scenarios from personal experience or traffic enforcement to help students understand the possible consequences of risky driving behavior.
- Promoted awareness of risky driving behaviors through targeted discussions on peer pressure, distractions, speeding, and substance use. Enabled students to critically assess their own attitudes and decision-making skills.
- Guided students in developing safe driving practices, emphasizing strategies for managing distractions and responding to potential hazards.
- Administer course materials and testing, including the participant workbook, interactive modules, and the final exam.
Police Officer
Town of Manlius Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2025
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Engaged with community members to build trust
- Handled high-pressure situations professionally
- Testified in court and worked with legal teams
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents to gather evidence and interviews.
Supply Specialist
NY Army National Guard
Syracuse, NY
05.1998 - 05.2004
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely supply availability and operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics for the distribution of equipment and supplies across multiple units.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials to maintain quality standards and compliance.
- Developed training materials for new team members on supply chain processes and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Oswego
Oswego05-2025
Skills
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Conflict De-escalation
- Criminal Investigation
- Community Policing
- School Safety & Security
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Integrity and honesty
- Self-defense tactics
Accomplishments
Town of Manlius Police Department Officer of the Year
National Association of School Resource Officers Region 3 Regional Exceptional Service Award
Collaborated with the ESMCSD to implement additional safety measures, including a weapons detection system.
Several Letters of Commendation from supervisors and Citizen Commendations.
Certification
DCJS Basic School for Police Officers
SNYPJOA Basic School Resource Officer Course
SNYPJOA Advanced School Resource Officer Course
DCJS Police Field Training Officer Course
DCJS Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist Course
DCJS Latent Print Processing Course Level-1
DCJS Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Course
NYSHSES Basic School Threat Response and Assessment Methodologies for School Resource Officers
NCS Defensive Driving Course Instructor
DCJS Radar/Lidar Certified
NYSDOH BTO Certified
NYSOCFS Mandated Reporter Training
CPR Certified
NCIC Certified
Various other trainings and courses
Timeline
Special Patrol Officer
Town of Manlius – East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
09.2025 - Current
Alive at 25 Instructor
National Safety Council
08.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Town of Manlius Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2025
Supply Specialist
NY Army National Guard
05.1998 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Oswego