Todd J Pyc
Depew
Summary
Seasoned Police Detective Lieutenant specializing in case management, investigative strategies, and officer training. Combines leadership and detailed investigative skills to drive successful outcomes in criminal cases. Committed to continuous improvement in law enforcement practices and community safety initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Lieutenant
Depew Police
Depew
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of detectives assigned to investigate major crimes.
- Provided guidance and direction on investigative strategies related to complex cases.
- Coordinated joint investigations with local law enforcement agencies to enhance collaborative crime-solving efforts.
- Identified and implemented improvements in department's investigative processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Supervised investigations of community criminal activities, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution.
- Analyzed reports to identify cases requiring further investigation. and assign cases needing follow up investigation to appropriate detectives
- Managed case files and evidence for thorough documentation.
Patrol Lieutenant
Depew Police
Depew
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised patrol officers and coordinated daily operations in the police department.
- Managed emergency response situations and ensured officer safety during incidents.
- Monitored compliance with laws, regulations, and departmental standards during patrols.
- Facilitated communication between various units within the police department for efficient operations.
- Conducted training sessions for new recruits on departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided mentorship to junior officers on departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assessed situations at crime scenes and provided guidance to patrol personnel.
- Conducted performance evaluations for patrol officers under command.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing citations for violations to ensure public safety.
- Coordinated with legal personnel to prepare cases for prosecution.
- Conducted initial investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to enhance community policing efforts.
- Responded promptly to calls for service, assessing situations and taking appropriate action.
Field Training Officer
Depew Police
Depew
02.2004 - Current
- Trained and mentored new officers on procedures and responsibilities in the field, enhancing operational readiness and maintaining public trust
- Trained recruits on how to perform patrol and dispatch functions and how to complete required forms and reports
- Monitored recruits during patrols and delivered corrective feedback, fostering skill development and adherence to protocol.
- Clarified training expectations and instructed trainees on department policies to ensure compliance and understanding
Detective
Depew Police
Depew
02.2011 - 04.2021
- Manage crime scene investigations by securing scene, preventing unauthorized access, collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes
- Conducted investigations of suspects, interviewing witnesses to gather statements and clarify events
- Executed search warrants to collect evidence for investigations
- Follow up on cases referred by the patrol division such as unattended deaths, overdoses, sexual assaults, assaults, robberies, and property crimes such as burglaries, frauds, and larceny
- Produce and submit accurate and detailed reports to complete case files and support criminal cases
- Liaised with legal staff, District Attorney's office, and other law enforcement agencies to secure favorable case outcomes
- Testify in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines
- Offer advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives and patrolmen
Accident Investigator
Depew Police
Depew
02.2009 - 09.2016
- Worked as part of a team to perform detailed examinations of motor vehicle accident scenes involving fatalities and/or serious physical injury
- Interviewed vehicle occupants and witnesses to document critical statements for investigation
- Analyzed points of impact and established cause of accident to support case conclusions
- Inspected vehicles involved, documented damage and any other evidence
- Examined vehicle black boxes and obtained search warrants to gather vital evidence
- Photographed accident scene and took measurements using the Total Station
- Completed accident reports with a detailed diagram and other required forms
- Presented witness accounts during legal proceedings in court hearings and presented evidence
Patrol Officer
Depew Police
Depew
01.2002 - 02.2011
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to enhance quality of life community-wide
- Maintained order by enforcing federal, state and local laws
- Responded quickly to dispatch, taking appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes
- Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations to enhance community safety
- Mediated domestic disturbances, ensuring victim safety and conflict resolution
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes
- Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents and assisted persons involved.
- Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, fires, schools and special events
- Provided first aid at EMS calls
Education
Law Enforcement -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Crime scene management
- Evidence handling procedures
- Evidence gathering
- Witness interviews
- Report writing
- Case documentation
- Interrogation techniques
- Advanced interrogation techniques
- Investigation coordination
- Operational training oversight
- Strong leader
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
- Interdepartmental communication
- Communication proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Investigation coordination
- Attention to detail
- Detail oriented
- Expert witness testimony
Accomplishments
- Trained over 14 new officers as Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Highest Academic Average Award - Erie County Police Academy
- Awarded by management with 9 official commendations for personal achievement and contributions to the team
- Received DWI award 2003, 2008, 2009 and 2010
- Led the department in Uniform Traffic Tickets 2003 - 2010
- Led the department in arrests for several years
- Ranked number one on promotional exams for past 20 years
- Secured conviction for Criminal Negligent Homicide in the traffic fatality of Carol Dion
- Solved case of insurance fraud involving a $40,000.00 watch
- Continuous development of patrol officers and detectives
Timeline
Detective Lieutenant
Depew Police
05.2025 - Current
Patrol Lieutenant
Depew Police
08.2019 - Current
Detective
Depew Police
02.2011 - 04.2021
Accident Investigator
Depew Police
02.2009 - 09.2016
Field Training Officer
Depew Police
02.2004 - Current
Patrol Officer
Depew Police
01.2002 - 02.2011
Law Enforcement -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College