Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Additional Information

Timeline

SHAWN M. ELLIOTT

Cambridge,MD

Summary

An experienced police officer, criminal investigator, supervisor, and threat assessor with over 20 years of experience. An energetic instructor in the areas of: WMD’s/CBRNE, I.E.D.’s, Civil Disturbance, and Police Discipline.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Assistant Bureau Commander-Lieutenant/Fleet Management/Logistics/Threat Assessor/Crisis Intervention Officer/Honor Guard Commander

01.2022 - Current

Effectively planning, directing, managing, coordinating, and supervising the programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles; and serves as the primary contact concerning the vehicle fleet and operation
Manage the police departments warehouse, transportation; and inventory, evidence seized/property collected
Conduct routine and random inspections for deficiencies, missing items, and make reports on corrections
Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce costs
Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met
Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
Addressed threats or other concerning behavior related to the personal safety of community members on University of Maryland property
Understanding signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders
Recognizing when those signs/symptoms represent a crisis situation
Safely de-escalating individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
Utilizing community resources/diversion strategies that are available to provide emergency assistance
Trained, led, prepared and supervised Honor Guard members for special events

Control Instructor/Trainer

US Capitol Police Installation

01.2004 - Current

Instructor/Trainer

US Capitol Police Vehicle Undercarriage Search

01.2004 - Current

Enhanced Instructor

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2002 - Current

Certified

CN2/NCIC

01.2001 - Current

Certified Police Officer

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2001 - Current

Certified Basic Instructor

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2001 - Current

POLICE

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

College Park, MD

01.2001 - Current

Assistant Patrol Commander-Lieutenant/Threat Assessor/Crisis Intervention Officer/Civil Disturbance/WMD Instructor/Honor Guard Commander

01.2018 - 01.2022

Effectively manage and supervise subordinates (Sgt/CPL’s) ensuring the agency’s day-to-day and long-term operational goals and objectives are effectively met
Assist Threat Assessment Manager by reviewing reports daily looking for incidents of violence, threats, harassment, stalking, mental health and determine further follow-up as needed
Understanding signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders
Recognizing when those signs/symptoms represent a crisis situation
Safely de-escalating individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
Utilizing community resources/diversion strategies that are available to provide emergency assistance
Provide information, tools, and hands on guidance on WMD/CBRN/Civil Disturbances/Protestor devices/I.E.D.’s
Train, lead, prepare, and supervise Honor Guard members for special events (Funeral Details, Police Week, Commencement/s, Dignitary Events, etc.)

Detective, Sergeant, Threat Assessment, Civil Disturbance/WMD Instructor/Honor Guard Commander

01.2013 - 01.2018

Managed the threat assessment program
Served as alternate representative for UMPD for the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team UMD at College Park
Assisted CARE and UMD HR Departments with employee and client issues
Handled complex cases and referred assessors to less complexed incidents
Reviewed reports daily for incidents of violence, threats, harassment, stalking, and mental health and determined follow-up action as needed; and interacting with federal law enforcement agencies (USCP, USSS, FBI, CIA Protective Services, Dept of State), and various law enforcement agencies around the country
Conducted investigations requiring special expertise due to complexity, length, or location and that were unable to be completed by patrol officers taking initial reports
Provided information, tools, and hands-on guidance on WMD/CBRN/Civil Disturbances/Protestor devices/I.E.D.’s
Provided guidance and assistance to patrol and TA officers relating to threat assessments
Trained, led, prepared and supervised Honor Guard members for special events

Certified Pistol/UMPD

01.2001 - 01.2017

Patrol Sergeant/Threat Assessor/Civil Disturbance/WMD/Academy Instructor/Asst. Honor Guard Commander

01.2010 - 01.2013

Supervised routine operations, set work priorities and evaluation staff, and insures manpower for shifts
Assumed command at serious accidents or incidents
Taught courses in discipline, ethics and bearing in the Police Academy as the Senior Drill Instructor
Provided information, tools, and hands-on guidance on WMD/CBRN/Civil Disturbances
Addressed threats or other concerning behavior related to the personal safety of community members on University of Maryland property
Trained, led, prepared and supervised Honor Guard members for special events

United States Marine Corps

01.1986 - 01.2012

Master Patrol Officer III/Threat Assessor/FTO/Academy Instructor/Recruiter

01.2003 - 01.2010

Performed all the duties of a University Police Officer I and II
Developed and conducted training sessions and served as a Field Training Officer
Taught courses in discipline, ethics and bearing in the Police Academy as the Senior Drill Instructor
Addressed threats or other concerning behavior related to the personal safety of community members on University of Maryland property
Prepared potential police applicants for the recruiting process
Used internal and external methods of recruiting to attract and empower an increasing number of candidates to apply to the police organization

Certified Shotgun/UMPD

01.2001 - 01.2010

Police Officer I and II/Academy Instructor/Recruiter/Field Training Officer

01.2001 - 01.2003

Basic Incident Command System IS-195 –, FEMA Coordinating Environmental/Historic Preservation Compliance – IS-00253 –, Patrolled designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions
Responded to calls for assistance and emergency service and took appropriate action as needed/directed
Apprehended, detained, and processed violators of United States, Maryland Traffic and Criminal/Civil Laws
Developed and conducted training sessions and served as a Field Training Officer
Taught courses in discipline, ethics, and bearing in Police Academy as Senior Drill Instructor
Prepared potential police applicants for the recruiting process
Used internal and external methods of recruiting to attract and empower an increasing number of candidates to apply to the police organization

Security License

GSA Armed

01.1990 - 01.2001

Metropolitan Police Department SPO Commission

01.1989 - 01.2001

Sergeant/Special Police Officer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

, Washington

01.1989 - 01.2001

Manned security posts at designated entrances, conducted patrols and monitored CCTV’s
Provided escorts for Secretaries of Agencies as needed
Responded to duress, fire, and trouble alarms within the government buildings
Enforced GSA Building Rules and Regulations and criminal/civil laws on government property
Screened visitors via the magnetometer, x-ray, and handheld metal detector

Infantry, Assistant Squad Leader

MILITARY SERVICE, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

01.1983 - 01.1987

Machine Gunner/SAW/M203
Assist EOD personnel (construct, deploy, disarm, and disable various munitions)
S-3 Operations Training NCO/NBCD Assistant
S-2 Intelligence/Sniper/Spotter
Weapons Testing/Evaluation
Assistant Topographer

States Marine Corps

01.1985

United States Marine Corps

01.1985

Tactics of the Marine Rifle Squad –

United States Marine Corps

01.1983

Education

First Line Administrator School -

01.2018

Maryland Top Gun XVII Investigating/Prosecuting Cases – -

01.2018

IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course – -

University of Maryland Police

01.2017

Maryland Police Training Commission – Foundations of Leadership – -

University of Maryland

01.2017

Police/Basic -

Crime Scene Processing

01.2017

Diploma Received -

William McKinley Technical Senior High School

01.2016

BJA Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (28 CFR Part -

01.2015

HIDTA Case Explorer.net – -

01.2015

CDP/DHS Command Management/Planning Civil Disturbances – -

01.2015

Magloclen/Threat Assessment (USSS) & Radicalization -

NCTC

01.2015

Vine Protective Order Program Instructor – -

01.2015

ALERRT – Basic Active Shooter Level I – -

01.2014

DHS IED Counterterrorism Workshop – -

01.2014

GOCCP Evidentiary Issues with Cell Phones – -

01.2014

Identifying Deceptive Behavior – -

01.2014

INLETS (FBI, Infra-Guard, and MCAC) Threat Considerations in Today’s Climate – -

01.2014

DNA for First Responding Officer -

01.2014

GOCCP Social Media/Open Source Data Training for Investigators – -

01.2013

DHS Searches Incident to Arrest and Cell Phones – -

01.2013

DHS Government Workplace Searches – -

01.2013

Criminal Investigation School – -

01.2013

Criminal Justice Courses - Philosophy/Political Science

University of Southern California

01.2012

FEMA Introduction to the ICS – ICS-100 for Higher Education -

01.2012

FEMA Introduction National Response Framework – IS-00800.b – -

01.2012

FEMA Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training – IS00 -

01.2012

FEMA National Incident Management System – IS-00700. -

01.2012

FEMA Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex – IS-00836 – -

01.2012

FEMA Radiological Emergency Response – IS-00301 – -

01.2012

FEMA Radiological Emergency Management- IS-0003 -

01.2012

FEMA State Disaster Management – IS -00208.a -

01.2012

Magloclen/Sex Crimes and the First Responder -

Line Supervisor School

01.2011

Maryland Police Training Commission – Multi-Cultural Sensitivity – -

01.2011

DHS WMD Radiological Awareness – -

01.2011

Police Training Commission – Community Gang Awareness Training -

Honor Guard School Easton Police Department Easton

01.2010

CDP/DHS Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (Civil Disturbance) – -

University of Maryland Police Rifle School

01.2010

Maryland Police Training -

01.2007

CDP/DHS Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (Protestor Devices) -

01.2007

CDP/DHS WMD Technical Emergency Response Training/Hazmat – -

University of Maryland Police Radar/Lidar School

01.2007

to Suicide Bombing Incidents – -

Behavior Pattern Recognition School/NASS/University of Maryland

01.2005

Gavin Debecker’s Advanced Threat Assessment & Management Academy -

University of Maryland

01.2004

Philosophy/Political Science/Criminal Justice Courses -

University of Arizona

01.2003

Rape Aggression Defense Instructor School

01.2003

MFRI Hazardous Materials Awareness -

University of Maryland

01.2003

Enhanced Instructor -

01.2002

DNA What Every Officer Needs to Know About DNA Evidence – 2014 and 2018 FEMA EOC Management and Operations – IS-00775 – -

University of Maryland Police Academy

01.2001

B.S - Criminal Justice/Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus

Skills

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Access, and Outlook Adobe Connect

Certification

Certified Pistol/UMPD (Glock 17) – 2017– Present Certified LEEMC – 2013–Present Certified Pistol/UMPD (Sig-SauerP239) – 2013 – 2017 Certified Monadnock -PR-24 /Riot Baton – 2010 – Present Certified Police Rifle/UMPD (.223) – 2010 – Present International Police Mountain Bike Association/Certified – 2005 – Present

Additional Information

HONORS AND AWARDS , Special Unit Accommodation – 2017 (2) MD Governors Certificate of Merit/Criminal Investigation Crime Prevention – 2017 Executive Corps Award – 2016 DUI Law Enforcement Award as a Supervisor/Other Duties not Patrol (15) – 2011 Community Service Award – 2010 Driver Safety Certificate – 2010 and 2013 FOP Officer of the Year – 2007 Letter of Appreciation Prince George’s County Police – 2006 and 2010 Military Service Award – 2006 Certificate of Commendation –2004 (3), 2006, 2007 (3), and 2010 Proclamation from the City of College Park, MD – 2004 Merit Award w/Medal – 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010, and 2017 Police Academy Director’s Award for Excellence – 2001 Honorable Discharge United States Marine Corps – 1989

Timeline

Assistant Bureau Commander-Lieutenant/Fleet Management/Logistics/Threat Assessor/Crisis Intervention Officer/Honor Guard Commander

01.2022 - Current

Assistant Patrol Commander-Lieutenant/Threat Assessor/Crisis Intervention Officer/Civil Disturbance/WMD Instructor/Honor Guard Commander

01.2018 - 01.2022

Detective, Sergeant, Threat Assessment, Civil Disturbance/WMD Instructor/Honor Guard Commander

01.2013 - 01.2018

Patrol Sergeant/Threat Assessor/Civil Disturbance/WMD/Academy Instructor/Asst. Honor Guard Commander

01.2010 - 01.2013

Control Instructor/Trainer

US Capitol Police Installation

01.2004 - Current

Instructor/Trainer

US Capitol Police Vehicle Undercarriage Search

01.2004 - Current

Master Patrol Officer III/Threat Assessor/FTO/Academy Instructor/Recruiter

01.2003 - 01.2010

Enhanced Instructor

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2002 - Current

Certified

CN2/NCIC

01.2001 - Current

Certified Police Officer

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2001 - Current

Certified Basic Instructor

Maryland Police Training Commission

01.2001 - Current

POLICE

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

01.2001 - Current

Certified Pistol/UMPD

01.2001 - 01.2017

Certified Shotgun/UMPD

01.2001 - 01.2010

Police Officer I and II/Academy Instructor/Recruiter/Field Training Officer

01.2001 - 01.2003

Security License

GSA Armed

01.1990 - 01.2001

Metropolitan Police Department SPO Commission

01.1989 - 01.2001

Sergeant/Special Police Officer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

01.1989 - 01.2001

United States Marine Corps

01.1986 - 01.2012

States Marine Corps

01.1985

United States Marine Corps

01.1985

Infantry, Assistant Squad Leader

MILITARY SERVICE, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

01.1983 - 01.1987

United States Marine Corps

01.1983

First Line Administrator School -

Maryland Top Gun XVII Investigating/Prosecuting Cases – -

IHIA Basic Homicide Investigator Course – -

University of Maryland Police

Maryland Police Training Commission – Foundations of Leadership – -

University of Maryland

Police/Basic -

Crime Scene Processing

Diploma Received -

William McKinley Technical Senior High School

BJA Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (28 CFR Part -

HIDTA Case Explorer.net – -

CDP/DHS Command Management/Planning Civil Disturbances – -

Magloclen/Threat Assessment (USSS) & Radicalization -

NCTC

Vine Protective Order Program Instructor – -

ALERRT – Basic Active Shooter Level I – -

DHS IED Counterterrorism Workshop – -

GOCCP Evidentiary Issues with Cell Phones – -

Identifying Deceptive Behavior – -

INLETS (FBI, Infra-Guard, and MCAC) Threat Considerations in Today’s Climate – -

DNA for First Responding Officer -

GOCCP Social Media/Open Source Data Training for Investigators – -

DHS Searches Incident to Arrest and Cell Phones – -

DHS Government Workplace Searches – -

Criminal Investigation School – -

Criminal Justice Courses - Philosophy/Political Science

University of Southern California

FEMA Introduction to the ICS – ICS-100 for Higher Education -

FEMA Introduction National Response Framework – IS-00800.b – -

FEMA Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training – IS00 -

FEMA National Incident Management System – IS-00700. -

FEMA Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex – IS-00836 – -

FEMA Radiological Emergency Response – IS-00301 – -

FEMA Radiological Emergency Management- IS-0003 -

FEMA State Disaster Management – IS -00208.a -

Magloclen/Sex Crimes and the First Responder -

Line Supervisor School

Maryland Police Training Commission – Multi-Cultural Sensitivity – -

DHS WMD Radiological Awareness – -

Police Training Commission – Community Gang Awareness Training -

Honor Guard School Easton Police Department Easton

CDP/DHS Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (Civil Disturbance) – -

University of Maryland Police Rifle School

Maryland Police Training -

CDP/DHS Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (Protestor Devices) -

CDP/DHS WMD Technical Emergency Response Training/Hazmat – -

University of Maryland Police Radar/Lidar School

to Suicide Bombing Incidents – -

Behavior Pattern Recognition School/NASS/University of Maryland

Gavin Debecker’s Advanced Threat Assessment & Management Academy -

University of Maryland

Philosophy/Political Science/Criminal Justice Courses -

University of Arizona

Rape Aggression Defense Instructor School

MFRI Hazardous Materials Awareness -

University of Maryland

Enhanced Instructor -

DNA What Every Officer Needs to Know About DNA Evidence – 2014 and 2018 FEMA EOC Management and Operations – IS-00775 – -

University of Maryland Police Academy

B.S - Criminal Justice/Psychology

University of Maryland Global Campus