Salvatore Cerniglia
Whitestone,NY
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the City of New York Police Department. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and community engagement, demonstrating exceptional judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in report writing and fostering trust within diverse communities, committed to enhancing public safety and crime prevention strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/Sergeant
City of New York Police Department
07.2005 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
Dept of Environmental Protection
12.2003 - 07.2005
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Education
Bachelors Business Administration - Marketing
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY12.2003
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Mental resilience
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Tactical driving
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention strategies
- Risk mitigation
- Background investigations
- Self-defense training
- Search and seizure laws
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime prevention
- Safety improvements
- Staff management
- Defensive tactics training
- Evidence collection protocols
- Traffic laws
- Court preparation
- Emergency planning
- Traffic control
- Schedule setting
- Domestic violence prevention
- Crime scene processing
- Assigning work
- Fingerprinting
- Legal compliance
- Civil laws
- Traffic direction
- Dispatch
- Arrest techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Counter-terrorism tactics
- Crime reduction
- CPR/First aid certified
- Arrest and detention
- Investigative skills
- Radar speed measurement
- Weapons safety
- Patrol
- Exceptional problem solver
- Disciplinary measures
- Felony laws proficiency
- Patrol planning
- Intelligence reports
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- First aid
- Weapons training
Accomplishments
Multiple Police Medals and Awards for Arrests. Enforcement, Meritorious Police Duty Awards, Excellent Police Duty Awards, and Community Service. 5 Perfect Attendance Awards. Promotion to Sergeant 12/20-Retirement
Certification
CPR/First Aid/AED
Radar/Lidar
Transit Track Safety
Active Shooter Certification
Concealed Carry Certification and Pistol License
Taser Qualification
Defensive Driving
Field Sobriety
Affiliations
Sergeant’s Benevolent Association
Music, Guitar Playing, Keyboard Playing
Playing Guitar for over 20 years. Keyboard for 5 years.
Timeline
Police Officer/Sergeant
City of New York Police Department
07.2005 - 10.2024
Police Officer
Dept of Environmental Protection
12.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelors Business Administration - Marketing
Iona University
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