Stephen Ganster
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Utilize my leadership skills to continue the effective training of Officers within West View Borough Police.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
West View Borough
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2012 - Current
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Advised officers on proper procedures for gathering evidence at crime scenes.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate joint investigations into criminal activities.
Crisis Negotiator
North Hills SRT / West View Borough
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted law enforcement in responding to emergency situations involving hostages, barricaded suspects, and other high-risk incidents.
- Delivered presentations at training sessions on topics related to crisis intervention tactics.
- Developed rapport with suspects by utilizing active listening techniques and providing empathy.
- Coordinated efforts among multiple agencies at the scene of an incident.
Education
Leadership Seminar
Great Lakes Leadership
Buffalo, NY10-2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA09-1999
Trilogy Award - Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership
FBI-LEEDA
Wexford, PA11-2022
Skills
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Community Policing
- Conducting Investigations
- Interview Techniques
Affiliations
- Traveling with my family
- Fishing
- Landscaping
- Member of Big Brother's / Big Sister's "Big's In Blue" program.
Certification
- Crisis Negotiator basic and advanced
- Police One Leadership classes 1 through 8
- Penn State Leadership High Impact Supervision
- FBI Officer Safety and Wellness
Timeline
Crisis Negotiator
North Hills SRT / West View Borough
01.2017 - Current
Detective
West View Borough
02.2012 - Current
Leadership Seminar
Great Lakes Leadership
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Allegheny County
Trilogy Award - Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership
FBI-LEEDA