Scott M. Frost
Algonquin,IL
Summary
I am a respected, informal leader with 27 years of progressive experience in police and investigative operations who recognizes the importance of integrity, responsibility, commitment, and cooperation. I am self-motivated and tenacious, needing minimal supervision to accomplish any goal. I possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Lake Zurich Police Department
Lake Zurich, IL
08.1999 - Current
- Responsible for the protection
Patrol Officer
200 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the protection of life and property, for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime and for maintaining law and order
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service, and initiated community-oriented practices in accordance with department goals and objectives.
Traffic Division Officer
State of Illinois
01.2009 - 12.2017
- To fairly and impartially enforce the traffic laws of the, in an effort to reduce injuries resulting from vehicular crashes
- Managed the department’s School Guard Crossing Program and conducted countless traffic safety studies
- Worked in conjunction with the Building and Zoning Department, reviewing site plans of new businesses moving within the village, for traffic flow and potential traffic related conflicts
- Liaison with community groups: state officials, Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County Highway Department, and the Ela Township Highway Department.
Traffic Crash Investigator
09.2004 - 06.2016
- MCAT is an established mutual aid team to assist stricken member agencies with a core team of trained investigators with access to technical equipment and resources
- The team was chartered to assist any member agency investigating a collision involving a motor vehicle with death or great bodily harm to an individual
- Responsibilities included but not limited to scene photography, scene videography, field sketches, vehicle examinations, CDR imaging, evidence identification and marking, vehicle damage measurements, and follow-up investigations.
Homicide Investigator
Lake County Major Crime Task Force
06.2005 - 03.2009
- LCMCTF is an intergovernmental task force comprised of stricken member agencies within Lake County comprised of trained investigators to investigate Homicides, In-Custody Deaths, Suspicious Deaths, Officer-Involved Shootings and Kidnappings (non-parental)
- Maintain a relationship with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
- Responsibilities included but not limited to investigating assigned leads, surveillance, neighborhood canvasses, acquiring video surveillance, telephone record acquisition, interviewing witnesses, and interview and interrogation of suspect(s)
- Obtain Grand Jury subpoenas, developing and acquiring search warrants, and working in conjunction with the Lake County State’s Attorney Office to secure arrest warrants.
Detective
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Diligently and efficiently investigate all matters referred or assigned
- Prepare and present the results of all investigations to supervisors
- Interview suspects, victims, and witnesses
- Cultivate sources of information to aid in the resolution of cases
- Maintain a relationship with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
- Maintain a relationship with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
- Assist with the care and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division
- Investigate crime scenes as needed
- Assist with employment background investigations as needed
- Conduct special operations as needed (sale of alcohol, etc.)
- Manage sex-offender registrations
- Other duties as assigned by the Criminal Investigations Division Sergeant.
Patrol Officer
08.1999 - 12.2004
- Responsible for the protection of life and property, for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime and for maintaining law and order
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service, and initiated community-related practices in accordance with department goals and objectives.
Cary Police Department
01.1996 - 07.1999
Patrol Officer
654
Cary, IL
01.1996 - 07.1999
- Responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention, detection, and investigation of crime and for maintaining law and order
- Responded to emergency and unusual occurrences and initiated community-oriented practices in accordance with department goals and objectives.
Education
Criminal Justice
McHenry County College
December 1994
High School Diploma - undefined
Johnsburg High School
Skills
Homicide Investigations
Low Level Financial Crimes
Missing Persons Investigations
Identity Theft Investigations
Accident Investigations
Interviewing and Interrogating Subjects
Evidence Collection and Preservation
Reporting and Documentation
Court Room Testimony
Knowledge of State and Local Laws
Affiliations
International Chiefs of Police Association| January 2016 | Member
IACP Drug Recognition Expert Section| January 2016 | Member
Timeline
Patrol Officer
200 Mohawk Trail
01.2018 - Current
Traffic Division Officer
State of Illinois
01.2009 - 12.2017
Homicide Investigator
Lake County Major Crime Task Force
06.2005 - 03.2009
Detective
01.2005 - 12.2008
Traffic Crash Investigator
09.2004 - 06.2016
Police Officer
Lake Zurich Police Department
08.1999 - Current
Patrol Officer
08.1999 - 12.2004
Cary Police Department
01.1996 - 07.1999
Patrol Officer
654
01.1996 - 07.1999
Criminal Justice
McHenry County College
High School Diploma - undefined
Johnsburg High School