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Sgt. Danielle Cusimano #1950

Chicago,IL

Summary

  • Possess problem solving, interpersonal and decision making skills
  • Strong organization and planning skills
  • Ability to work well as a team player as well as independently

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant of Police

Chicago Police Department 003rd District
12.2022 - Current
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Supervised subordinates during use of force operations to provide tactical and technical guidance.
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
  • Coach subordinates with CIT related calls.

Chicago Police Officer Instructor

Chicago Police Department CIT Unit
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Teaching Crisis Intervention skills and techniques.

Chicago Police Officer

Community Safety Team
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.

Chicago Police Officer

Chicago Police Department 022 District
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Acted as FTO for new recruits assigned to district.
  • On the 306 team.
  • Respond to individuals in crisis - CIT.
  • Focused on patterns to end crime issues through arrests.
  • Deployed district wide to conduct enforcement in designated hot-spots and utilized department technology including LEADS, Data Warehouse, and Caboodle to identify and locate possible offenders.
  • Patrol assigned areas, respond to calls for service and emergencies, and perform traffic enforcement.

Chicago Police Officer

Chicago Police Department 003rd District
05.2014 - 10.2019
  • Patrol assigned areas, respond to calls for service and emergencies, and perform traffic enforcement.
  • Testified in felony, misdemeanor, narcotics, domestic, and traffic court.
  • Acted as FTO for new recruits assigned to district.
  • On the 306 team.
  • Prepared, obtained and executed search warrants and developed confidential informants.
  • Focused on patterns to end crime issues through arrests.
  • Deployed district wide to conduct enforcement in designated hot-spots and utilized department technology including LEADS, Data Warehouse, and Caboodle to identify and locate possible offenders.
  • Work with the mission teams to conduct narcotics investigations.

Education

Master of Science - Public Safety Administration

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
2020

Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
2005

Skills

  • Crisis intervention trained (CIT)
  • Instructor Certified
  • Instructor with Crisis Intervention Team
  • CPD Bicycle Officer Trained
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Team Management

Accomplishments

    Special Commendation

    Problem Solving Award

    Honorable Mentions

    Employee of the Month

    Complimentary Letter

Timeline

Sergeant of Police

Chicago Police Department 003rd District
12.2022 - Current

Chicago Police Officer Instructor

Chicago Police Department CIT Unit
01.2021 - 11.2022

Chicago Police Officer

Community Safety Team
05.2020 - 01.2021

Chicago Police Officer

Chicago Police Department 022 District
10.2019 - 05.2020

Chicago Police Officer

Chicago Police Department 003rd District
05.2014 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Public Safety Administration

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Moraine Valley Community College

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