Steven Polonsky

Experienced law enforcement professional with a proven track record at Bremerton Police Department, specializing in tactical training and data analysis. Achieved a remarkable reduction of nearly 30% in violent robbery rates in Hampton through effective investigative strategies and strategic planning. Strong organizational capabilities complement a commitment to team leadership and fostering professional growth within the department.

• Advanced knowledge of; OSHA, NFPA.
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint programs.
• I have received over 700 hours of additional, investigative, tactical, administrative and supervisory training.
• Skilled and proficient instructor.

• Corporal, Bremerton Police Department, Bremerton, WA, 01/01/17, 11/30/23, Managed the daily operations of police personnel., Trained new officers., Ensured compliance with department policies, state and federal laws., Responded calls for service with the intent of protecting property and human life., Investigated motor vehicle collisions., Completed accurate reports and investigations.
• Lead Firearms Instructor/ Armorer, Bremerton Police Department, 03/01/11, 11/30/23, Responsible for ensuring the members of the department’s proficiency with firearms by planning and presenting routine training opportunities., Accountable for ordering, receiving, storing and tracking the department’s training and duty ammunition., Equipped and maintained firearms and other weapons owned by the department., Regularly trained the department on Use of Force issues, techniques and topics., Created a database to track equipment, training and compliance with department policy and state law as it regards the use of force.
• Special Operations Group Detective, Bremerton Police Department, Bremerton, WA, 03/01/08, 04/30/11, Investigated Drug, Gang, Prostitution, Organized Crime and Homicides., Conducted Undercover Investigations into Drug and other criminal organizations., Prepared and served multiple search warrants, leading to arrests and seizures of property.
• Sergeant, Washington Army National Guard, 03/01/12, 03/31/18, Served as a Gunner aboard an M1A1 Abrams tank., Served as the Unit Prevention Leader, responsible for ensuring the Army’s drug control policy was adhered to., Briefed senior leadership on safety concerns, corrective actions and mitigation., Assisted in maintaining the unit’s combat readiness by providing training in Army drills and other warrior skills.
• Police Officer, Hampton Police Department, Hampton, VA, Responded to 911 and other calls for service., Assigned to the department’s Mobile Response Team (MRT), which was responsible to respond to civil disturbances, riots and violent protests., Assigned as a member of the department’s Robbery Apprehension Team which was directly responsible for lowering the violent robbery rate in Hampton by almost 30%.
• Petty Officer Second Class, US Navy, Served as an Aviation Ordnance aboard the USS Bataan LHD-5., Selected as the ships ammunition accountant and was responsible for the safe stowage and handling of Naval ammunition and weapons for both the USS Bataan as well as the attached 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)., Instructed other service members in the Enlisted Air Warfare program.