Rocco DePerno

• Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
• Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
• Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
• Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
• Gathered and recorded evidence and witness statements for over 100 cases.
• Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
• Stepped in to handle Sergeant's responsibilities during absences to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings when requested.

• Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
• Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
• Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
• Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
• Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
• Maintained ongoing system for development, recruitment, recognition and retention of store crew and management.
• Evaluated operational trends and proactively adjusted strategies to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
• Drove financial performance of assigned areas by verifying achieved sales and profit goals and implementing plans to correct deficiencies.
• Reduced shrink by developing culture of loss prevention, improving return processes and upgrading store layout.
• Aided in negotiation with vendors and suppliers to reduce overall costs.
• Organized store and maintained high standards for cleanliness of parking lot, restroom and stockroom.
• Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
• Upheld company's high standards for business via leading by example and encouraging team members to adhere to corporate policies.
• Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effectiveness of team's work and boost.
• Eliminated inefficiencies and process gaps to improve function of waitstaff team.
• Reviewed applications for open positions and made knowledgeable hiring recommendations.

• Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
• Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports and testified in courtroom hearings.
• Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
• Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
• Adhered to safety protocols and properly handled equipment, weapons and materials.
• Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
• Served active warrants and subpoenas.
• Responded to calls related to DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse and animal rescue.
• Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
• Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
• Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.
• Wrote, reviewed and approved reports entered in county database.
• Responded to civil unrest, search and rescue operations.
• Assessed crime scenes upon arrival and secured areas.
• Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
• Conducted field sobriety tests and used portable breathalyzers to perform tests.
• Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
• Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crime scenes.

Initial New York State sanctioned Police certification training