Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Thomas McLean

Philadelphia,USA

Summary

Highly skilled law enforcement professional with strong focus on leadership and operational excellence. Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, crime prevention, and community engagement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and effective outcomes in dynamic environments. Versatile, with proven ability to manage complex situations and drive results.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sergeant

23rd District
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Supervise the daily performance of 30 patrol officers within my squad including administrative related duties.
  • Develop crime strategy deployment of personnel.
  • Prepare all documentation on squad activities.
  • Train subordinates on latest trends in law enforcement.

Police Officer

15th District
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for fulfilling the mission of the Police Department, the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and investigation of crimes.
  • Responsible for aggressively patrolling a designated area to deter crime, enforce traffic and parking regulations and answer calls for service.
  • Take proper police action at the scene of crimes, administer first aid, gather evidence, locate witnesses, make arrests and testify in court proceedings against persons accused of crimes.

Captain

Philadelphia Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Commanding Officer of Counter Terrorism Operations and Dignitary Protection Services.
  • Responsible to coordinate with U.S. Secret Service to plan POTUS visits.
  • Commander of the Major Incident Response Team. Responsibilities include city-wide civil disorder response and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear detection.
  • Supervising criminal threat investigations toward political subjects.
  • Creating threat assessments to target harden critical infrastructure.
  • Enhanced community safety by developing and implementing effective policing strategies.

Captain

2nd Police District
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for managing 152 police officers and supervisors.
  • Developing crime plans based on analytics and intelligence.
  • Manage the administrative aspects of a patrol district.
  • Promote employee wellness.
  • Train personnel on the latest trends in law enforcement.
  • Ensuring that a work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
  • Building partnerships to enhance trust in the community.

Lieutenant

22nd Police District
01.2004 - 01.2015
  • Manage crime deployment strategies within the confines of the 22nd District, which encompasses Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia.
  • Supervise the daily performance of 4 subordinate supervisors and 40 patrol officers.
  • Conduct community meetings to identify crime and quality of life issues. Develop plans with the community to resolve problems.
  • Conducted media briefings on high profile incidents within 22nd District.
  • Conduct in service training on Patrol Tactics.
  • Managed the pilot program for Body Warn Cameras.

Sergeant

Highway Patrol
01.1997 - 01.2004
  • Supervise the daily performance and deployment of an elite Squad of 30 patrol officers in high crime areas throughout the City of Philadelphia.
  • Develop escort orders for visiting dignitaries, funerals, motorcades and supervise activities during movements.
  • Prepare all documentation on squad activities, including Use of Force, Pursuit, Injury Reports, Activity Reports and Performance Reports.
  • Supervise patrol officers on Interstate 95 and Interstate 76 including Truck Enforcement Motor Carrier DOT Inspections with certified Highway Patrol Truck Enforcement officers.
  • Supervise DUI check points.

Education

FBI National Academy
01.2018

Police Staff and Command

Northwestern University
01.2010

Police Executive Training (POLEX)

Penn State University
01.2009

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Philadelphia Police Academy
01.1991

Business Administration

Temple University
01.1987

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Archbishop Ryan High school
01.1985

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational planning
  • Crisis management
  • Emergency response management
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Affiliations

· FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) – Liaison

· National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO)

· Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association

Certification

FBI National Academy

Northwestern University - School of Police Staff & Command

Penn State University - Police Executive Development (POLEX)

Philadelphia Police Academy

Timeline

Captain

Philadelphia Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023

Captain

2nd Police District
01.2015 - 01.2019

Lieutenant

22nd Police District
01.2004 - 01.2015

Sergeant

Highway Patrol
01.1997 - 01.2004

Sergeant

23rd District
01.1996 - 01.1997

Police Officer

15th District
01.1991 - 01.1997

Police Staff and Command

Northwestern University

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Philadelphia Police Academy

Business Administration

Temple University

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Archbishop Ryan High school

FBI National Academy

Police Executive Training (POLEX)

Penn State University
Thomas McLean