Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Awards And Commendations
Timeline
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Robert Forsythe

Newark

Summary

With a distinguished career at Perry Township and City of Columbus Division of Police, I spearheaded initiatives improving community safety and engagement, including founding a Cadet program. Expert in crisis management and leadership development, I've significantly enhanced operational efficiency and police-community relations, embodying investigative coordination and public safety management.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant

Perry Township Police Department
01.2022 - Current
  • Administrative Lieutenant in charge of Support Services, Detective Unit, K-9 Unit, Mounted Unit, Property Room, Cadet Program, Training and Court Liaison
  • Led various administrative and operational tasks to ensure departmental efficiency and effectiveness
  • Started a Cadet program to get young adults interested in a career in Law Enforcement
  • Started and was in charge of a Mounted Unit for public relations and special events
  • Implemented, changed and re wrote policies and procedures for the Department
  • Established supervisor training for Sergeants

Sergeant

Perry Township Police Department
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and trained officers, enhancing the overall performance and capabilities of the police force
  • Managed key units and programs to improve community safety and engagement

Sergeant

City of Columbus Division of Police
01.2001 - 10.2020
  • Supervised several patrol assignments, High School Resource Unit, Community Response Team, and Mounted Unit
  • Served 10 years as a member of the Honor Guard
  • Led various special assignments and community initiatives to foster strong police-community relations
  • Member of the Officer Support Team
  • Worked and coordinated many large multi-agency events, crowd control
  • Republican National Convention (Cleveland Ohio)
  • KKK Rally (Dayton Ohio)
  • MLB All-Star Game (Cincinnati Ohio)
  • Mardi Gras (Mobile Alabama)
  • RED White & Boom (Columbus Ohio)
  • George Floyd Riots (Columbus Ohio)

Police Officer & Field Training Officer

City of Columbus Division of Police
12.1989 - 01.2001
  • Trained over 25 officers, ensuring they were well-prepared for active duty
  • Worked on several patrol, temporary, and special assignments, including Street Crime Attack Team (SCAT), narcotics unit, plain clothes narcotics, and prostitution investigations

Police Officer

Perry Township Police Department
04.1983 - 12.1989
  • Conducted patrol duties, responded to emergencies, and investigated crimes
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety and trust

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Trafford High School
Harrison City, PA
01.1982

Skills

  • Community Engagement Strategies
  • Investigative Case Coordination
  • Crisis Management Expertise
  • Leadership Development
  • Public Safety Management
  • Operational Oversight
  • Budget Management
  • Incident Command

Affiliations

Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9 (Retired Active Member)

Certification

  • Advanced Law Enforcement Training
  • Rifle Qualified
  • PIT Certified
  • Bicycle Certified
  • See Attached Transcript of Training, Columbus Police and OPOTA

References

Available upon request.

Awards And Commendations

  • Medal of Valor
  • Purple Heart
  • Distinguished Service
  • Special Commendation W/ 1 Gold Star
  • Merit W/ 1 Gold Star
  • Safe Driving W/ 3 Gold Stars
  • FTO W/ 5 Gold Stars
  • Honor Guard W/ 2 Oak Clusters
  • Fitness W/ 1 Gold Star
  • Officer of the Year W/ 1 Gold Star
  • Police Commendation
  • Franklin County Sheriff STAR Award

Timeline

Lieutenant

Perry Township Police Department
01.2022 - Current

Sergeant

Perry Township Police Department
10.2021 - 01.2022

Sergeant

City of Columbus Division of Police
01.2001 - 10.2020

Police Officer & Field Training Officer

City of Columbus Division of Police
12.1989 - 01.2001

Police Officer

Perry Township Police Department
04.1983 - 12.1989

High School Diploma -

Penn Trafford High School
Robert Forsythe