Thomas L. Hardell
78- 27 64th Lane Glendale,NY
Summary
Strong leadership skills with with 20+ years of exemplary law enforcement service and 13+ years of supervisory experience. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Extensive experience in law enforcement operations, arrest processing, trial testimony, proactive police strategies, site security and recognizing potential threats, surveillance, dignitary protection and tactical operations planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
New York City Police Department
08.2017 - 02.2025
075 Precinct - Platoon Commander / Patrol Borough Brooklyn North - Personnel Officer and Counterterrorism Coordinator
- Oversee and coordinate counterterrorism training, equipment and preparedness for Brooklyn North Counterterrorism personnel.
- Coordinates counterterrorism security planning for Brooklyn North's critical infrastructure and all major events.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing at all Brooklyn North commands.
- Responsible for the supervision of several levels of personnel under his direct line of report.
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
08.2012 - 08.2017
083 Precinct - Patrol Supervisor - Strategic Enforcement Team (SET) Team Supervisor / Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Anti-Crime Supervisor and Executive Staff / Detective Borough Brooklyn North Executive Staff
- Supervisor to various pro-active units in Patrol Borough Brooklyn North.
- Responsible for short and long term investigations, violent felony and narcotic related arrests, and firearm seizures.
- Assigned to the Executive Staff for the Commanding Officer, Patrol Borough Brooklyn and Commanding Officer, Detective Borough Brooklyn North.
- Review Precinct Detective Unit's cases to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Police Officer / Detective
New York City Police Department
03.2009 - 08.2012
073 Precinct - Anti-Crime Officer and Burglary Apprehension Team Investigator / Brooklyn North Gang Squad - Gang Investigator
- Assigned to numerous pro-active units
- Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses and suspects to gather crucial information regarding shootings and other criminal activity.
- Conducted numerous investigations which led to positive search warrants and seizures of numerous firearms and large quantities of narcotics.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Police Officer
Town of Osceola Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2004
Field Training Officer
- Participated in ongoing training programs, staying updated on laws and law enforcement techniques.
- Prepared detailed reports by documenting incidents and observations during patrols.
- Fostered strong relationships with community members by attending local events and meetings.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Education
Law Enforcement Academy
New York City Police Department
New York, NY01-2005
Law Enforcement Acedemy
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI01-2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI01-2004
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERTISE
- Liaison between the New York City Police Department and other local, state and federal agencies regarding large scale events, site security, dignitary protection.
- Conduct plain clothes and uniformed law enforcement operations throughout New York City by actively enforcing federal, state, and local laws, maintaining order, and providing aid and assistance as required.
- Work closely with the community and elected officials in order to develop strategies to reduce crime, improve quality of life, and prevent small and large scale acts of violence.
- Ensure the proper
Certification
- Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Active Shooter Post Engagement Strategies' for Law Enforcement Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Awareness and Response to Biological Incidents - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Prevention and Deterrence of Terrorist Attacks Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Drone Assessment and Response Tactics Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognizing, and Response Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks Training - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Personal Radiation Detection Course - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Recognizing and Identifying Homegrown Violent Extremism - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Document Inspection for Law Enforcement - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Site Protection and Document Screening Techniques - NYPD Counterterrorism Division
- Firearms and Tactics (3 Day) M4 Rifle School - NYPD Firearms and Tactics Section
- Search Warrant and Entry Training - Organized Crime Control Bureau
- Active Shooter - School Response Protocol - NYPD Certification
- Dignitary Protection - NYPD Intelligence Bureau
- Auto Theft Investigator - NYPD Detective Bureau
- Basic Life Support and Trauma Treatment - NYPD Training Bureau/American Heart Association
- Critical Incident Tactics and Developing Effective Leadership Skills - NYPD Certification
- Disorder Control Training (5 day) - NYPD Strategic Response Group
- Equal Employment Opportunity Training-Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention - NYPD Certification
- Equal Employment Opportunity Training - LGBTQIA+ Diversity and Inclusion - NYPD Certification
- Federal Concealed Carry Certified - HR218
Timeline
Lieutenant
New York City Police Department
08.2017 - 02.2025
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
08.2012 - 08.2017
Police Officer / Detective
New York City Police Department
03.2009 - 08.2012
Police Officer
Town of Osceola Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2004
Law Enforcement Academy
New York City Police Department
Law Enforcement Acedemy
Fox Valley Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
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