Shawn Valliere
Millbury
Summary
Dedicated police officer with 22 years of experience in law enforcement. Proven track record in community engagement, conflict de-escalation, and emergency response. Committed to fostering trust and ensuring public safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Police-officer
Town of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, MA
07.2004 - 06.2026
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations on reported crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to develop crime prevention programs and initiatives.
- Provided emergency response services, ensuring swift action during critical incidents.
- Trained and mentored new officers on departmental policies and procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented strategies to improve community relations and foster trust between law enforcement and residents.
- 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.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Police Detective
Town Of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, MA
11.2004 - 02.2007
- Conducted thorough investigations to solve complex criminal cases and gather evidence.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance interdepartmental communication and intelligence sharing.
- Developed case strategies, ensuring compliance with legal standards and protocols.
- Trained new detectives on investigative techniques and departmental procedures for case management.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, supporting effective prosecutorial efforts in court cases.
- Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations conducted.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Police Officer
Town of Hopedale
Hopedale, MA
01.1997 - 07.2004
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate support during critical incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and witness statements.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and improve relations between police and residents.
- Trained new officers on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices for law enforcement.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western New England
Springfield, MA06-2007
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Human relations
- 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
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention strategies
- Risk mitigation
- Undercover operations
- Background investigations
- Self-defense training
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure laws
- Crime prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Defensive tactics training
- Special task forces
- Surveillance
- Traffic laws
- Court preparation
- Traffic control
- Domestic violence prevention
- Crime scene processing
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation techniques
- Civil laws
- Dispatch
- Search and seizure warrants
- Crime reduction
- Patrol
- Radar speed measurement
- CPR/First aid certified
- Exceptional problem solver
- Arrest techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Weapons safety
- Defensive driving training
- Tactical policing
- Drug enforcement
- Arrest and detention
- Firearms proficiency
- Investigative skills
- Drug laws enforcement
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- First aid
- Weapons training
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2023.
- Officer Of the Year 2001
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Counter drug Special Reaction Team Course United States Military Police School @ Fort Leonard Wood 2001
- FBI LEOKA: Officer Safety & Street Survival Training 2012
- New England Institute of Law Enforcement Management, Resolving School Crisis 2000
- New Mexico Tech, Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents Awareness Level Training Course 2007
Timeline
Police Detective
Town Of Shrewsbury
11.2004 - 02.2007
Police-officer
Town of Shrewsbury
07.2004 - 06.2026
Police Officer
Town of Hopedale
01.1997 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western New England