VYNETTA NORBERG
Milwaukee
Summary
Law enforcement executive with 24 years of experience leading complex investigations, organizational compliance, threat assessment, and high-risk operational response. Proven record producing impartial, defensible findings and guiding executive decision making during critical incidents. Expert at developing investigative standards, governance frameworks, and cross-agency collaboration. Brings 10+ years of instructional experience teaching criminal justice, corrections, and public administration at the collegiate level.
Personable School Resource Officer with outstanding conflict resolution and community relations skills. Adept at providing guidance to students on a one-on-one basis and collaborating with staff and administration to develop crisis plans. Skilled in law enforcement procedures and mediation techniques.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Lieutenant - District Five
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Led 67 personnel serving more than 80,000 residents.
- Implemented targeted safety initiatives reducing operational risk.
- Served on Republican National Convention Community Impact Committee.
- Designed security plans for major events including the Juneteenth Parade.
- Strengthened districtwide compliance through Field Interview policy review.
- Served as Acting District Commander managing briefings and executive documentation.
Internal Affairs Administrative Sergeant
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed Administrative Investigations Management (AIM) system.
- Analyzed and reported data on complaints, pursuits, accidents, and use-of-force.
- Supported ACLU settlement compliance through accurate reporting.
- Trained supervisors and oversight staff.
- Compiled disciplinary background packets.
Internal Affairs Investigator
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Conducted investigations into misconduct and harassment.
- Ensured compliance with SOPs and directives.
- Prepared investigative findings for executive review.
Patrol Sergeant - District Six
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and performance.
- Served as Missing Report Coordinator.
Sex Offender Compliance Officer - Sensitive Crimes
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Enforced sex offender registry compliance.
- Issued 115 citations.
- Created Offender Watch Program.
- Supported community notification meetings.
Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Conducted investigations and prepared reports.
- Testified in criminal and civil matters.
- Earned 'Man Hunter Award.'
Investigator - Sensitive Crimes
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Investigated child abuse, missing persons, and sexual assault cases.
Commander, School Resource Officers & Crisis Assessment Response Team
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee
- Directed sensitive investigations involving threats, misconduct, and high-risk individuals.
- Oversawed multidisciplinary teams conducting interviews, evidence analysis, and risk evaluations.
- Managed juvenile, mental health, and institutional cases with discretion and legal compliance.
- Coordinated with legal counsel, clinicians, and administrators to ensure due process.
- Developed protocols, reporting standards, and accountability measures.
- Delivered executive briefings with clear findings and recommendations.
Education
MS - Organizational Leadership & Quality
Marian University
BS - Administration of Justice
Marian College
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
Skills
- Investigations (Corporate & Administrative)
- Ethics & Compliance Oversight
- Threat Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Crisis & Incident Management
- Policy & Governance Development
- Regulatory & Consent Decree Compliance
- Executive Leadership & Decision Making
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Community & Interagency Engagement
Certification
- Internal Affairs Certification
- Advanced IA (Daigle Institute)
- Event Security Planning
- ICS 200 & 300
- LESB Instructor Development
- Professional Communication
- Constitutional Law
Affiliations
- IACP - Leadership in Police Organizations
- NAWLEE
- MPD Compliance Team
- RNC Private Sector & Community Impact Subcommittee
Timeline
Patrol Lieutenant - District Five
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2022 - 01.2025
Internal Affairs Administrative Sergeant
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
Internal Affairs Investigator
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2021
Patrol Sergeant - District Six
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sex Offender Compliance Officer - Sensitive Crimes
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2015
Investigator - Sensitive Crimes
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2006
Patrol Officer / Field Training Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2015
Commander, School Resource Officers & Crisis Assessment Response Team
Milwaukee Police Department
MS - Organizational Leadership & Quality
Marian University
BS - Administration of Justice
Marian College
Northwestern University Center for Public Safety