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William Brown

UW-Madison Police Department,WI

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional seeking to incorporate lessons from the Wisconsin Command College into future leadership roles at UW-Madison Police Department. Proven track record in crisis intervention and incident command, effectively leading teams during emergencies. Skilled in developing incident action plans for large-scale events, managing multiple budgets, and fostering peer support initiatives. Committed to enhancing community safety through innovative crime prevention strategies and comprehensive training plans. Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders outside of Law Enforcement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

UW-Madison Police Department
07.2017 - Current
  • Graduate of Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) WI, class #59
  • Supervised 3Community Officers charged with the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors through the use various crime prevention methodologies.
  • Directly supervised and evaluated a team of 11 officers, including Community Officers, K9 handlers, and Patrol officers.
  • Worked directly with the Special Events Lieutenant to plan, organize, and successfully execute planned athletic events, races, and popup protests and demonstrations.
  • Provided critical incident command during multiple emergency situations, directing response efforts as Incident Commander and as part of a Unified Command.
  • Communicated effectively, both written and verbal, including a successful proposal to purchase e-bikes at over $20,000.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 24 patrol officers.
  • Currently operate as a Law Enforcement instructor for over 7 years in Defensive Tactics (DAAT), Emergency Vehicle Operations, Vehicle Contacts, Scenarios, Taser, and Law Enforcement Active Shooter response.

Patrol Officer

UW-Madison Police Department
09.2013 - 07.2017
  • Promoted and certified as a Police Training Officer (PTO) after two years of solo patrol.
  • Certified as a Crisis Intervention Team member.
  • Consistently maintained certification as an Intox operator and conducted hundreds of OWI investigations.
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement certified.
  • Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.

Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
09.2002 - 10.2012
  • Deployed multiple squads to Operation Iraqi Freedom over the course of four deployments and a total of forty-two months.
  • Developed and coordinated training on crew-served weapons systems for over thirty Company and Battalion level senior leaders.
  • Mentored and evaluated three subordinate Sergeants to successfully achieve the rank of Staff Sergeant.
  • Led over 400 tactical missions in a hostile combat zone, and developed tactical operations orders at the platoon level.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fire And Emergency Response Management

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05-2027

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Madison College
Madison, WI
01-2016

Skills

  • Peer support Team founding member
  • Crisis Intervention Team certified
  • Patrol supervision
  • Law Enforcement Active shooter response instructor
  • Defensive Tactics, EVOC, Vehicle Contacts, and Scenario instructor
  • Develop and execute Incident Action Plans (IAP)
  • Budget management and resource allocation

Timeline

Police Sergeant

UW-Madison Police Department
07.2017 - Current

Patrol Officer

UW-Madison Police Department
09.2013 - 07.2017

Infantry Squad Leader

US Army
09.2002 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Fire And Emergency Response Management

University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Madison College
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