Troy A. Fitzpatrick
Houlton,ME
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement leader specializing in firearms training and active shooter preparedness. Mentored officers through rigorous training programs to enhance safety compliance and operational readiness. Experienced in managing resources and fostering collaboration among agencies to optimize training and response efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CBPO Firearms Instructor (FI)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Houlton, United States
01.2013 - Current
- My duties include instructing / teaching agency employees in rifles, pistols, and shotgun marksmanship.
- I explain and demonstrate weapon safety, firing positions, sight picture, and alignment along with breath and trigger control.
- I instruct on other specified fundamentals and techniques of marksmanship to include nomenclature, weapon disassembly, weapon operation, weapon stoppages and immediate corrective actions for small arms weapons.
- I inspect small arms weapons to ensure that weapons are clean, properly lubricated, and in designated operating condition.
- I give corrective advice to personnel to improve marksmanship and to aid in correcting weapon malfunctions.
- Provided corrective advice to personnel, improving marksmanship skills and facilitating resolution of weapon malfunctions.
- Calculated and entered scoring into agency tracking system for field firing results, enhancing accuracy in target detection, range estimation, and marksmanship principles.
- Managed hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition, including duty carry pistol rounds and long gun ammunition stored in the agency vault.
- Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations
ACTIVE Shooter Instructor
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Orient, United States
01.2013 - Current
- I instruct / teach officers within CBP and other law enforcement agencies on the principles, concepts and techniques on responding to an active shooter situation.
- Instructed officers within CBP and other law enforcement agencies on principles, concepts, and techniques for effective response to active shooter situations.
- Coordinated with outside law enforcement, schools, and agencies to develop training opportunities that enhanced understanding of active shooter response protocols.
- Facilitated operations for Customs and Border Protection
Field Training Officer (FTO)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Houlton, United States
01.2013 - Current
- Served as a role model by clearly communicating training expectations and teaching department policies to trainees.
- I instruct / teach how to correctly apply the concepts the officer has learned in the classroom and have them apply it to the field training operations.
- Evaluated officer progress in the program and assessed knowledge through testing to ensure readiness for field operations.
- I remediate their failures and ensure they are job ready when released from the FTO program.
- I am the officers go to person for questions regarding policy, procedure and laws of the United States.
- Mentored officers and guided their careers, fostering confidence in navigating various situations encountered in the field.
- I trained officers on booking procedures in the IDENT/IAFIS databases.
- Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations
Supervisory Contract – Herm Gadway Port Director
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Calais, United States
04.2009 - Current
- Identifying potential terrorists and instruments of terror and performing layered enforcement activities relative to counterterrorism.
- Identified potential terrorists and instruments of terror, performing layered enforcement activities to enhance counterterrorism efforts.
- Prevented entry of terrorists, harmful pests, illegal drugs, contraband, and illegal aliens, ensuring compliance with laws and trade agreements at U.S. ports of entry.
- Interpreting the laws and regulations of a broad range of Federal, state, and local agencies relating to the admissibility of people, cargo, and conveyances.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies, and foreign entities to exchange information and guide on admissibility and compliance standards.
- Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations
Detective
Houlton Police Department
Houlton, United States
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Conducted investigations into the department’s felony crimes, such as sexual assaults, aggravated assaults, and burglaries.
- Supported homicide investigations to uncover details and facilitate case resolutions.
- Conducted background checks for all future employees and contractors within the town's structure.
Patrol Officer
Houlton Police Department
Houlton, United States
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Ensured public safety through maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and fostering community relations.
- Investigated minor and fatal motor vehicle crashes to determine causes and document evidence for further action.
- Testified in superior and district courts and DMV hearings to present findings and support legal proceedings.
Education
FLETC- Federal law Enforcement Training Center -
01-2009
Maine Criminal Justice Academy - 5th BLETP
Vassalboro, Maine, USA01-2002
Baran Institute of Technology -
Windsor Locks, Ct, USA01-1999
Houlton High School -
Houlton, Maine, USA01-1998
Skills
- Firearms instruction
- Marksmanship evaluation
- Active shooter response
- Tactical training
- Incident management
- Safety regulation compliance
- Weapons maintenance
Awards
- Army achievement medal
- 2 letters of commendation from Houlton Police Department
- Houlton Maine’s Hometown Hero Award, 2004
Phone
207-532-2131, 219
Professional Accomplishments
- 1997, Completed Basic Training for the Maine Army National Guard
- 1998, Assigned to U.S. Customs POE- Houlton MEARNG anti-drug task force
- 2001, Assigned to U.S. Customs POE -Orient MEARNG
- 2002, Graduated the Maine Criminal Justice Academy BLETP #5
- 2005, Certified Bike Patrol
- 2005, Certified in methods of instructions through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
- 2006, Certified in methods of interview and interrogation through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
- 2006, Forensic Statement analyst
- 2006, Certified Maine Criminal Justice Academy instructor
- 2016, Weapons of mass effect course- Charleston S.C
- 2017, FITP- Fire Arm Instructor Program Harpers Ferry W.V.
- 2017, Active Shooter Instructor Program Harpers Ferry W.V.
- 2019, FTO Field Training Officer Program Glynco, Georgia
- 2023, Updated Active threat / Shooter instructor program Harpers Ferry W.V.
- 2023, MFF Mobile Field Force Training Ft Fairfield, Maine
- 2024, MFF Mobile Field Force Instructor Training Ft Fairfield, Maine
Timeline
CBPO Firearms Instructor (FI)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01.2013 - Current
ACTIVE Shooter Instructor
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01.2013 - Current
Field Training Officer (FTO)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
01.2013 - Current
Supervisory Contract – Herm Gadway Port Director
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
04.2009 - Current
Detective
Houlton Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
Patrol Officer
Houlton Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2007