Thomas M Duffy
PITTSBURGH
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience as Police Officer at Fox Chapel Borough. Proven track record in community engagement and conflict de-escalation, enhancing public trust. Skilled in firearms handling and emergency response, successfully implementing strategic initiatives that improved officer training and community safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Fox Chapel Borough
07.2012 - Current
- Directed law enforcement operations, ensuring effective response to community safety concerns.
- Developed and implemented strategic policing initiatives to enhance community engagement and trust.
- Led training programs for officers, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Assisted with training new officers on proper police tactics and protocols.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively resolve conflicts between citizens or groups.
- Answered emergency calls and analyzed situations, responding quickly to prevent injury or loss of life.
- Manage Firearms for department, including operations of building firearms/maintaining.
- Firearms instruction. Working with officers including proficiency with up to date training and skill development.
Police Officer
Blawnox, Aspinwall, and Sharpsburg Borough.
10.2005 - 07.2012
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Education
No Degree - Administration of Criminal Justice
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Law enforcement expertise
- Community engagement
- Firearms proficiency
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Firearms handling
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Achieved Amen Corner award through effectively initiating with two rescues involving major structure fires.
Certification
Command Excellence, Incident Command. Critical Incident Command, Preparedness, Risk & Vulnerability Threat Assessments certification
LEO Complete Firearms Instructor. M.P.O.E.T.C. Certified
Duty Handgun Red Dot Instructor
Glock Armorer's Course
CTS Training Institute Less Lethal Basic Instructor Impact Munitions
M.P.O.E.T.C. certified as Special Instructor Title 37, Chapet 203.71
International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor.
Master Instructor Course
Timeline
Chief of Police
Fox Chapel Borough
07.2012 - Current
Police Officer
Blawnox, Aspinwall, and Sharpsburg Borough.
10.2005 - 07.2012
No Degree - Administration of Criminal Justice
University of Pittsburgh