Steven Storm
Burlington
Summary
Committed, well-rounded, multi-disciplined professional serving Public Service Sector for 20 years with a strong background in physical security management, Expertise in risk assessment, threat mitigation, and emergency response planning. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable to changing needs, dependable, and skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Criminal Investigator/Intelligence Liaison
Racine County Sheriff’s Office
12.2020 - Current
- Specialized in Law Enforcement Intelligence by attending classes through DHS, FBI, and becoming a member of IACA.
- Work collaboratively with Federal, State, and Local agencies on various intelligence led operations.
- Diligently investigate various criminal cases to their conclusion; with a victim centered focus.
- Function as a Lead Investigator by assigning tasks and coordinating efforts among other Investigators.
- Analyzed crime scenes and collected evidence, ensuring accurate documentation for court proceedings.
- Successfully interview Victim(s), Witness(s), and Suspect(s) and recommend criminal charges to the DA’s office.
- Draft and execute search warrants/subpoenas on businesses, residences, and person(s).
- Testified in court as an expert witness, providing credible information that contributed to successful prosecutions.
- Implemented surveillance techniques for monitoring suspect activities, contributing to the gathering of critical case information.
Chairman/Fire Investigator
Racine County Fire Investigation Taskforce
12.2020 - Current
- Provide organizational direction by issuing tasks to staff, and providing oversight to committees.
- Prepare and conduct monthly meetings and trainings for the RCFITF.
- Liaise with Federal, State, Local, and Private partners on Fire and Explosion Investigations and training.
- Established short term and long-term goals for the RCFITF to include budgeting, training, and capital purchases requests.
- Highly responsive to phone calls at all times of the day from Fire Department Command Staff and Patrol Supervision
- Provide ultimate oversight to all investigations to ensure highly detailed and quality investigation is being performed
- Review investigative cases and reports and ensure all evidence is handled/secured appropriately
- Work closely with members of the WI Crime Lab and Department of Criminal Investigations to process evidence
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that strengthened the effectiveness of criminal investigation processes within the taskforce
- Ensured Investigator's adherence to state laws and regulations governing police procedures, maintaining a high standard of ethics within the taskforce.
Deputy
Racine County Sheriff’s Office
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Prepare and instruct medical training for the SWAT Team, Patrol Division, and Jail Division.
- Excellent Conflict Resolution Tactics, and Public Relations to include VIP ride-alongs.
- Selected to serve in the Emergency Operations Center during emergency events such as the Covid Pandemic response.
- Frequently engage in various public outreach events at schools, churches, and community events.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in law enforcement.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
SWAT Operator/Tactical Medic/Team Leader
Racine County Sheriff’s Office
12.2014 - Current
- Selected as a Team Leader for the Tactical Emergency Medical Service Team.
- Provided emergency trauma/medical care and instructed staff on medical procedures.
- Selected as a SWAT Operator in December of 2019
- Selected to oversee maintenance and to operate various tactical robot and UAS platforms
- Assigned to execute high risk search warrants, and civil unrest operations
- SWAT security element for various dignitaries: international officials, President, Vice President, senators, and governors
- Selected to function as a Sniper in December of 2023.
- Collaborate closely with DHS, FBI, USSS, DOD, FAA officials on physical security pre-planning and operational deployments.
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection process for new SWAT members, identifying top candidates based on skills, experience, and aptitude for teamwork.
School Board Member/Security Director
St. Johns Church and School
07.2020 - Current
- Instruct staff on response to various emergencies, and advise of security threats in the region.
- Oversee capital projects, and formulate capital improvement projects with a balanced budget
- Work closely with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to ensure compliance.
- Maintained fiscal responsibility by carefully reviewing district finances and ensuring appropriate allocation of funds to various programs and services.
- Supported fellow board members in developing and implementing policies designed to enhance academic achievement and overall school performance.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback aimed at improving instruction quality.
- Established effective security policies and monitored implementation at all levels.
- Oversaw budget management for security department, optimizing resource allocation while maintaining high-quality service levels.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring the safety of personnel and the protection of company assets.
- Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Operator/Inspector/Instructor
City of Racine Fire Department
06.2008 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Approximately 10,000 annual calls for service, Class 2 Fire Department, Regional Haz-Mat Team.
- Responded to various Fire/Emergency Medical/Hazardous Materials/Technical Rescue Incidents.
- Provided support during emergency situations involving hazmat releases or exposures, coordinating response efforts effectively.
- Directed and assisted staff in daily and emergency operations.
- Performed Fire Inspections to ensure code compliance.
- Instructed staff on various Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue response topics.
- Instruct new Paramedic students from area colleges.
- Work jointly with the DPW and PD on various special events to include dignitary visits.
Treasure/Fire Investigator
Racine County Fire Investigation Taskforce
06.2006 - 12.2014
- Functioned as an Executive Board member and weighed in on organizational decisions
- Performed Investigations as a team member with various tasks such as photography, measurements, and scene processing
- Interview victim(s), witness(s), and suspect(s) to aid in case development
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
- Influenced positive change across the organization by driving cultural transformation initiatives that aligned with strategic priorities.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Operator/Inspector/Instructor
Village of Pleasant Prairie Fire Department/Public Works
05.2005 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Approximately 5,000 annual calls for service 40% was to sensitive commerical properties.
- Responded to various Fire/Emergency Medical/Hazardous Materials/Technical Rescue Incidents.
- Performed Fire Inspections to ensure code compliance.
- Instructed new hire staff on various Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue response topics.
- Worked for DPW to maintain 889 fire hydrants in the village flushing approximately 4.1 million gallons of water.
- Worked closely with Village Administration on various public relation events.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards as it pertains to emergency response.
Firefighter/EMT/Driver Operator
Rochester Fire Company
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Approximately 350 annual calls for service.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Perform public education in area school and during public relation events
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
Baseball Coach
Burlington Little League
04.2021 - Current
- Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
- Coordinate trainings and games as a team manager.
- Focus on child sports development and instruct each child to reach their full potential in baseball
- Maintained accurate record keeping of all player statistics, using data-driven insights to inform coaching decisions and strategy adjustments during games.
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety Administration
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
05.2018
Associates of Science - Fire Science
05.2007
Skills
- Executive protection
- Travel security
- Patrol operations
- Personal security
- Incident management
- Emergency preparedness
- Asset protection
- Aviation security
- Threat analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- School Board Member/Security Director, St. Johns Church and School, 07/20Current, Instruct staff on response to various emergencies, and advise of security threats in the region, Provide direct oversight on all security measures and systems, Provide direction and oversight on day to day operations of St John school (3K to 8th grade), Use data to draft and execute multi-million dollar budgets, Oversee staff and mitigate any issues that may arise with staff, students, or contractors, Oversee capital projects, and formulate capital improvement projects with a balanced budget, Work closely with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to ensure compliance
- Baseball Coach, Burlington Little League, 04/21Current, Coordinate trainings and games as a team coach while working with other coaches and parents, Focus on child sports development and instruct each child to reach their full potential in baseball
Honorablementions
- 12/14, Selected to serve as Team Leader for the Tactical EMS Team until 12/19
- 12/15, Certificate of Appreciation for establishing a Tactical EMS Team for the SWAT Team
- 11/17, Selected to be lead the Medical Oversight Committee to purchase materials, and provide training
- 05/21, Unit Citation for working as an EOC-team member during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 05/21, Unit Citation for actions as a SWAT Operator during Civil Unrest operations in Milwaukee and Kenosha
- 07/22, Selected and currently serving as Team Leader for the Unmanned Aerial System Team
- 09/22, Selected as a Threat Intelligence Officer to work with regional Fusion Centers
- 10/23, Selected/currently serving on the Intelligence Committee for the 2024 Republican National Convention
- 12/23, Selected by the FBI to the Center for Strategic Thinking and Education in Public Safety program
Timeline
Baseball Coach - Burlington Little League
04.2021 - Current
Senior Criminal Investigator/Intelligence Liaison - Racine County Sheriff’s Office
12.2020 - Current
Chairman/Fire Investigator - Racine County Fire Investigation Taskforce
12.2020 - Current
School Board Member/Security Director - St. Johns Church and School
07.2020 - Current
Deputy - Racine County Sheriff’s Office
09.2017 - 12.2020
SWAT Operator/Tactical Medic/Team Leader - Racine County Sheriff’s Office
12.2014 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Operator/Inspector/Instructor - City of Racine Fire Department
06.2008 - 09.2017
Treasure/Fire Investigator - Racine County Fire Investigation Taskforce
06.2006 - 12.2014
Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Operator/Inspector/Instructor - Village of Pleasant Prairie Fire Department/Public Works
05.2005 - 06.2008
Firefighter/EMT/Driver Operator - Rochester Fire Company
08.2004 - 06.2008
University of Virginia - Master of Science, Public Safety Administration
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Public Safety Management
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Associates of Science, Fire Science
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