Thomas Dessell
Verona,PA
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Verona Borough
Verona, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Senior Police Officer II (Corporal)
UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented procedures to respond to emergency calls.
- Investigated criminal activity, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, wrote reports, and made arrests.
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of state laws or departmental regulations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting all investigative actions taken during each shift worked.
- Supervise subordinates to ensure proper procedures and polices are followed and carried out.
Acting Chief/Sergeant
Kiskiminetas Township
Apollo, PA
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Reviewed and updated police department policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
- Monitored daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency.
- Organized regular meetings with community leaders to discuss public safety concerns.
- Maintained a budget for the police department ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Established relationships with local businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations in order to build trust between citizens and police force.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to subordinates.
- Participated in community events such as parades or fundraisers in order to promote good relations between citizens and police force.
Police Officer
Derry Borough
Derry, PA
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
Police Officer - Patrolman First Class
Indiana Borough
Indiana, PA
08.2006 - 03.2017
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Education
Act 120 - Certified Municipal Police Officer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA11-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA07-2006
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Oakmont, PA06-2002
Skills
- Drug enforcement
- Crime Prevention
- Social Media Monitoring
- Community policing
- Public Safety
Affiliations
- Elementary School Parent Teacher Association President (2018-2021)
- New Life Community Church Celebrate Recovery Mentor/Moderator (2012-2023)
- Homer Center Parks and Recreation Board Vice President (2019-currently)
Accomplishments
- 2007 Life Saving award (rescued person from burning building)
- 2011 Heroism award (rescued person from disabled vehicle on train tracks which oncoming train)
- 2011 Life Saving award (rescued persons from helicopter crash)
- 2020 Armstrong/Indiana/Clarion Drug-Alcohol Service Award
Certification
- Certified as Basic Narcotics Investigator - North East Counter Drug Training Center
- Tactics for Executing Search Warrants - North East Counter Drug Training Center
- Police Supervisory Training - Penn State Justice & Safety Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
Verona Borough
02.2023 - Current
Senior Police Officer II (Corporal)
UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2024
Acting Chief/Sergeant
Kiskiminetas Township
12.2018 - 07.2022
Police Officer
Derry Borough
04.2017 - 05.2019
Police Officer - Patrolman First Class
Indiana Borough
08.2006 - 03.2017
Act 120 - Certified Municipal Police Officer
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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