Tim Hampton
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Chief of Police, Tempe, Arizona
Educator equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Northern Arizona University & Saint Xavier University
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered 13 diverse undergraduate and graduate courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive course materials tailored to varying academic levels and student needs.
- Facilitated interactive discussions, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students in all classes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to improved course evaluations and student satisfaction rates.
- Advised students on academic progress and career pathways, providing valuable mentorship and guidance.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum design and integrate new academic trends into coursework.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring course content remained relevant and effective.
Commander
Phoenix Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Conducted over 120,000 investigations annually, ensuring thorough case handling.
- Achieved 27% reduction in overtime spending from 2011 to 2017.
- Designed systems management process, reducing cycle times by 15% and improving clearance rates.
- Supervised Major Offender Unit, executing undercover operations and large-scale investigations.
- Collaborated with multiple federal agencies for high-stakes investigations and operations.
- Awarded Police Chief’s Unit of the Year – 2016 for outstanding performance.
Nighttime Operations Commander
Phoenix Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Oversaw all nighttime operations for the City of Phoenix, ensuring effective incident management.
- Supervised Tactical Support Bureau, including SWAT, K-9, and air unit operations during critical incidents.
- Directed Communications Bureau, managing 911 operators and dispatch to optimize emergency response.
- Coordinated activities across eight precincts to enhance inter-agency collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Led inter-government operations and crisis management, ensuring swift resolution to urgent situations.
- Assumed command at large-scale crime scenes, overseeing responses to officer shootings or murders.
- Managed Professional Standards Bureau call-out for Internal Affairs investigations during critical incidents.
- Developed training protocols for emergency response teams to improve preparedness for high-stress situations.
Commander of Maryvale Precinct
Phoenix Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Increased work performance by 44%, reducing crime by 29% from 2007-2009.
- Implemented crime suppression programs addressing systemic root causes of crime.
- Developed ten tailored strategies to meet community-specific crime reduction needs.
- Chaired committees involving multiple stakeholders, enhancing community engagement and collaboration.
- Established apartment complex coalition and faith-based community association for neighborhood support.
- Recognized as 'Man of the Year' by Maryvale community and revitalization organization.
Lieutenant
Phoenix Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Two years patrol and two years in specialized investigations.
- Authored “Neighborhood Enforcement Team Philosophy and Operational Procedures” manual that was adopted by Executive Staff and distributed to Phoenix Police Precinct Commanders and Resource Lieutenants.
- Successfully created crime suppression programs in the Violence Impact Project/Canyon Corridor Weed & Seed area which resulted in the decrease of violent crime by 29.4% and property crime by 16.5% during 2006.
Sergeant
Phoenix Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Two years on patrol and five years in specialized investigations.
Patrol Officer
Phoenix Police Department
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Awards
- Officer of the Year – Maryvale Precinct – 1992
- City of Phoenix Employee Excellence Award – 1994
Deputy Adult Probation Officer
Maricopa County
01.1985 - 01.1990
United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1981 - 01.1989
Education
Doctor of Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Grand Canyon College
01.1985
Skills
- Communication
- Writing skills
- Public speaking skills
- Teamwork
- Relationship building
- Goal oriented
- Team building
- Problem Solving
- Data analysis
- Solution evaluation
- Creativity
- Project management
- Prioritization of processes
- Detail oriented
- Task management
- Planning-scheduling
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Process analysis
- Management and Leadership
- Decision making
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Initiative
- Time management
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Course design
- Academic publication
Publications
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-hampton-8030b836/
- Hampton, T. D. (2020). Police: Bias, Bigotry and Brutality
- Hampton, T. D. (2017). Criminology in the USA. San Diego, CA: Channel Custom Publishing.
- Hampton, T. D. (2016). Proactive policing leadership: Leading and managing proactive police organizations. San Diego, CA: Channel Custom Publishing. http://ct2learn.com/ct-catalog/books/proactive-policing-leadership
- Doctoral Dissertation: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY TO DETERMINE IF TASERS REDUCE INJURIES TO OFFICERS AND CIVILIANS WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER LESS LETHAL FORCE OPTIONS, 2014. Four-year quantitative study including the Phoenix Police Department.
- Hampton, T. (2011, January). Creating an organizational paradigm. International Police Executive Symposium, 28, 1-26.
Resume Summary
Experienced and dedicated Police Officer with a commitment to increasing safety, saving lives, building community relationships, and lowering crime rates. With more than 30 years of experience with serving citizens, responding to crime scenes, and 10 years at command level leadership and management. Adept in project management, problem solving, relationship building, leadership crisis intervention techniques and high-risk situation protocols. Proven track record of excelling with multiple awards throughout my career for my strong and unrelenting work ethic.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Northern Arizona University & Saint Xavier University
01.2014 - Current
Nighttime Operations Commander
Phoenix Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2011
Commander
Phoenix Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2017
Commander of Maryvale Precinct
Phoenix Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
Lieutenant
Phoenix Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2007
Sergeant
Phoenix Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2003
Patrol Officer
Phoenix Police Department
01.1990 - 01.1996
Deputy Adult Probation Officer
Maricopa County
01.1985 - 01.1990
United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1981 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Grand Canyon College
Doctor of Management -
University of Phoenix
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University