Robert Bracken

1995-2002 - Patrol Officer

• Routinely patrolled routes/posts and forged relationships with business owners and residents.
• Responded to crimes in progress.
• Conducted initial investigations and prepared incident reports.

2002-2005 - Detective (Investigations Division)

• Investigated homicide, cold cases, bank fraud, financial crimes, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, and pattern related violent crimes.
• Participated in surveillance and arrest operations on a routine basis.

2005-2012 - Detective Sergeant (Supervisor of the Juvenile Investigations Division)

• Supervised all detectives and school resource officers assigned to the Juvenile Investigations Division.
• Led and investigated sexually related crimes, crimes against children, internet crimes and gang related crimes.
• Supervised all school security measures in conjunction with school officials.

2012-2016 - Detective Sergeant (Supervisor of the Investigations Division)

• Supervised all detectives assigned to the Investigations Division.
• Led and investigated cases of homicide, cold cases, fraud, financial crimes, robbery, burglary, sexual assault, arson, pattern related violent crimes, and other criminal offenses.
• Conducted and led surveillance and arrest operations on a consistent basis.
• Supervised and participated in counter terrorism investigations and worked alongside federal agents on joint investigations.

2016-2017 - Detective Lieutenant (Commander of Juvenile Investigations Division)

• Commander of all detectives and school resources officers assigned to the Juvenile Investigations Division.
• Led all investigations into crimes of a sexual nature, crimes against children/ internet crimes and gang related crimes.
• Led the department's handling of school security measures.
• Implemented the Junior Police Academy and a district wide anti-drug school program.
• Lead all juvenile and school related investigations, including but not limited to crimes against children, internet crimes, gang related crimes and crimes involving sexual assault.

2017- Present - Detective Lieutenant (Commander of Investigations Division, Narcotics Division, Juvenile

Investigations Division).

• Lead departmental investigations into Homicide, Cold Cases, Fraud (insurance, internet, bank, crypto), Sexual Assault, Robbery, Burglary, pattern and gang related crimes.
• Lead surveillance and arrest operations for all three investigative bureaus. (Detective Division, Narcotics Division, and Juvenile Investigations Division).
• Lead departmental investigations related to counter-terrorism and joint investigations involving federal agents from the FBI, DEA, HSI, and Secret Service.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES:

1999-2007- SWAT Team Operator and Supervisor

• Participated in high risk search warrant executions and emergency response situations both within the City and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Educated in school and infrastructure security measures as well as extensive training in response to active shooter.
• Special weapons operator.
• Team leader.

2004-2014- Bias Crimes Investigator

• Investigated all crimes and incidents of a bias nature that occurred within the City of Clifton.
• Coordinated with the NJ Attorney Generals Office on high profile bias crimes.

2004-2011- Domestic Violence Liaison and Civilian Response Team Leader

• Responsible for approving all domestic violence reports taken by the agency.
• Conducted all investigations related to Domestic Violence that occurred within the City of Clifton.
• Responsible for appointing volunteers and maintaining the (regional) civilian member Domestic Violence Response Team for multiple jurisdictions.

2005-2008- Internal Affairs

• Investigated internal matters of a sensitive nature.
• Conducted background checks for police applicants.

2010-Present- Public Information Officer

• Handle all of public information duties for the agency, including social media communications, press releases, and media interviews.
• Coordinate with media personnel on all police matters and certain matters pertaining to City management.
• Public Relations

• Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
• Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
• Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.