Thomas Kosakowski
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Dedicated Corporal with extensive experience in law enforcement and community engagement. Expertise in report writing, tactical driving, and emergency response, focusing on public safety and community trust. Proven leadership in strategic planning and command presence, enhancing community relations and implementing successful crime reduction initiatives.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer, Corporal
Prince George's County Police Department
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
05.2009 - Current
- Enforced laws and supported public safety efforts throughout Prince George's County.
- Responded to emergency calls, delivering immediate assistance to victims in crisis.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving civil unrest or violence.
- Administered sobriety tests when suspected DUI offenders were stopped on the roadways.
- Improved community safety by conducting field sobriety tests and investigating DUIs and vehicle accidents.
- Investigated motor vehicle collisions, establishing causes to inform safety measures and prevent future incidents.
- Monitored traffic and enforced vehicle regulations on local roads.
- Issued parking and traffic violation tickets to enforce local laws. to offenders for parking and other infractions.
- Trained junior officers on procedures and departmental policies.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance public relations.
- Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings and internal records.
- Handle E-Tix Paper for the Prince George's County Police Department
- Schedule and keep records of Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO) Overtime
- Make monthly schedule for Traffic Unit
- Make on-call schedule for Traffic truck
Education
Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice
Prince George's County Commuity Policing Institute
Lanham, MD05-2011
High School Diploma -
Springbrook High School
Silver Spring, MD05-2006
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Traffic accident investigation
- Patrol procedures
- Report writing
- Courtroom testimony
- Legal compliance
- Search and seizure procedures
- Firearms safety training
- Tactical driving
- Community engagement
- Firearms safety training
- Word Program
- Computer Skills
Promotions
- Promoted to Police Officer First Class - May 15th, 2016
- Promoted to Corporal - November 25th, 2018
Languages
German
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Maryland Police Training Commission - Police Officer - Entrance Level - May 9th, 2011 - January 5th, 2012
- Prince George's County Police Department - Firearms Instructor School - January 7th-14th, 2025
- J. Harris Academy of Police Training - Corporal Training - March 10th-13th, 2025
- NHTSA Law Enforcement Regional Summit - MADD/ NHTSA - February 28, 2024
- Prince George's County Police Department - Train the Trainer - February 12th-15th, 2024
- MDOT - Surviving the Stop - January 27th-29th, 2024
- MDOT - Regional Workshop for Law Enforcement: Older & Medical At-Risk Driver - October 21st, 2019
- NHTSA - Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.) - December 27th-28th, 2018
- National Highway Institute - National Traffic Incident Management Response Training - March 29th, 2019
- NHTSA - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor - February 1st, 2019
- NHTSA - Basic Radar Speed Enforcement Training - October 25th, 2011
- NHTSA - Basic Laser Speed Enforcement Training - October 28th, 2011
- Maryland State Police - Basic Breath Test Operator Course - August 22nd-26th, 2016
- Montgomery County Police Department - Cannabis Intoxication Impaired Driving Lab - March 14th, 2019
- Maryland State Department of Public Safety - NCIC Basic Access Course - April 27th, 2017
- Prince George's County Police Department - Field Training Officer School - March 6th-10th, 2017
- Baltimore County Police Department - Preliminary Breath Testing Instructor - February 5th, 2019
- Potomac Boundary Advisor's Association - PBAA Adult Leadership - October 9th-11th, 2015
- US DOT - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - North American Standard Part B - April 29th - May 3rd, 2019
- US DOT - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - North American Standard Part A - April 22nd-26th, 2019
- Department of Behavioral & Community Health, University of Maryland - Institute of Advanced Law Enforcement Studies DUI Institute - June 2nd-7th, 2019
- Maryland Traffic Safety Specialist - Traffic Safety Specialist Program Designation Level 1 - May 7th, 2020
- Starchase - Training Instructor - November 17th, 2022
- National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program - Patrol Officer Training - July 19th, 2023
- National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program - Train the Trainer Workshop - July 20th, 2023
- National TIM Responder Training Program - National Traffic Incident Management - October 26th, 2023
- MDOT - Patrol Supervisors Training - March 27th-29th, 2023
Accomplishments
- Prince George's County Police Department - Operation Domino Citation - July 11th-21st, 2017
- Prince George's County Police Department - District Commander's Award - July 26th, 2018
- Prince George's County Police Department - Training and Education Division - Determination - December 30th, 2011
- Prince George's County Police Department - Officer of the Month - March 2013
- Prince George's County Police Department - Officer of the Month - February 2014
- Prince George's County Police Department - Officer of the Month - April 2018
- Prince George's County Police Department - United States Capital Citation - September 21st, 2021
- Metropolitan Police Department - United States Capital - May 11th, 2021
- Letter Of Commendation: Veterans of Foreign Wars - April 26th, 2019
- Letter Of Commendation: Department of Anthropology, Brown University - May, 2017
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Irene Huskens - May 31st, 2013
- MDOT/ ADAPT - Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program - Year 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation: 115th Military Police Battalion - May 8th, 2020
- Washington Regional Alcohol Program Law Enforcement Award December 14th, 2018
- Washington Regional Alcohol Program Law Enforcement Award December 13th, 2019
- Washington Regional Alcohol Program Law Enforcement Award December 11th, 2020
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Steven Yuen - December 9th, 2015
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Steven Yuen - March 3rd, 2016
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Steven Yuen - February 29th, 2016
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Irene Burks - January 10th, 2015
- Letter Of Commendation: Major Irene Burks - March 11th, 2013
Timeline
Police Officer, Corporal
Prince George's County Police Department
05.2009 - Current
Law Enforcement - Criminal Justice
Prince George's County Commuity Policing Institute
High School Diploma -
Springbrook High School