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community service
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Scott van Raalten

Scott van Raalten

Upton,MA

Summary

Assertive Police Professional with a 23-year track record of leading and directing police personnel to meet law enforcement objectives. Hands-on experience conducting investigations and gathering evidence, diffusing volatile situations, and analyzing crime trends. Just and tactful professional possessing excellent communication, time management and decision making skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective Sergeant

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2019 - Current
  • Supervisor of the Detective Bureau, School Resource Officers, and Court Prosecutor
  • Currently 2nd in command, responsible for reviewing and approval of payroll, details and expenses
  • Developed strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups to foster cooperation in addressing town wide issues
  • Managed budgets for undercover operations and equipment procurement, ensuring responsible allocation of funds while maintaining operational readiness.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Assigned as the Department Accreditation Manager, responsible for updating policies, procedures, and record-keeping
  • Operations Coordinator for Security, Tactical, and Counter Intelligence for the Boston Marathon
  • Investigations ranging from violent crimes, financial crimes, cyber/crypto currency crimes, background investigation and internal investigations

Senior Administrative Sergeant

Hopkinton Police Department
08.2010 - 06.2019
  • Senior Patrol Supervisor and Administrative Sergeant, Training & Professional Standards Coordinator, Drug/Property/Evidence Officer, Traffic Enforcement Supervisor, MPTC Instructor for First Line Supervisors, Court Room Testimony, Report writing
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving procedures for Training and Professional Development
  • Provided support during emergency situations by coordinating resources and overseeing officer deployment according to established protocols.
  • Narcotics Investigator, Motorcycle Officer, EMT, SWAT Operator and Instructor for Active Shooter Response.

Detective

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2005 - 08.2010
  • Investigated everything from minor crimes to a double murder and working with foreign law enforcement agencies
  • Lead Detective in Narcotic Investigations and Undercover Operations
  • Maintained undercover buy money account for narcotic investigations
  • Administrator for registering and maintaining Sex Offenders Registry
  • Written over 50 arrest and search warrants and developed templates for officers to use and learn from
  • Awarded a commendation for the successful investigation and prosecution of a double murder suspect in 2006.

Patrolman

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2001 - 07.2005
  • Created the proposal, implementation, and training for the department's first Patrol rifles and handguns
  • Received the President's award from MassCop for the 2002 Main St
  • House explosion.

Education

Juris Doctor - Labor Law, Negotiations and Mediation and Arbitration

Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA
01.2008

Masters in Criminal Justice Administration -

Western New England College
Springfield, MA
01.2001

Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
01.2000

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Legal Skills
  • Search and Seizure
  • Training
  • Staff Development
  • Collaboration with Town Departments
  • Community Policing
  • Evaluating Crime Scenes
  • Community Partnerships
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Active Listening

training

  • Wicklander-Zulawski Basic and Advanced Interview Techniques
  • Executive Leadership Training by Leadership Management International (10 week course)
  • Roger Williams College Command Training Mid-Management Course
  • Roger Williams College Command Training First line Supervisors Course
  • FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award for Executive, Command, and Supervisor Training
  • Massachusetts Police Institute Executive Budgeting Course
  • Massachusetts Police Institute Executive Leadership Series Courses
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 700
  • Use of Force Investigation and Documentation
  • Supervisor Liability Training
  • Internal Affairs Investigation
  • Train the Trainer Legal Updates for Instructors
  • Firearms Instructor for handgun, shotgun, patrol rifle, and less lethal
  • Background Investigator
  • Ethical Issues and Decisions in Law Enforcement
  • Handling Missing or Abducted Children Investigations
  • Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Acts

community service

  • Hopkinton Youth Football Assistant
  • Town of Upton Personnel Board Member (Current Chairman)
  • Town of Upton Town Manager Act Review Committee 2017
  • Town of Upton Fire and EMS Advisory Board (Past Member)
  • Police Unity Tour participant and treasurer for the Massachusetts Contingency
  • Sharon Timlin 5k Run for ALS volunteer
  • Nantucket Slam for Cystic Fibrosis volunteer and supporter
  • Special Olympic basketball and softball volunteer

Timeline

Detective Sergeant

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2019 - Current

Senior Administrative Sergeant

Hopkinton Police Department
08.2010 - 06.2019

Detective

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2005 - 08.2010

Patrolman

Hopkinton Police Department
07.2001 - 07.2005

Juris Doctor - Labor Law, Negotiations and Mediation and Arbitration

Massachusetts School of Law

Masters in Criminal Justice Administration -

Western New England College

Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice

Northeastern University

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