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William Fundora

Norwood,Massachusetts

Summary

Experienced supervisor with over nine years as a Sergeant. Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as a Patrol Sergeant.. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated leadership and building highly professional team. Fluency in Spanish has helped residents with reporting crimes and built a friendly rapport with the community. Serving for over nine years as the co-chair for the Community Crisis Intervention Team has helped numerous residents get additional resources that they were in need of. Has been with only Norwood PD for over 24 years and has responded to all types of service calls which have been handled with fairness and without bias.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Sergeant

Norwood Police Department
12.1999 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with community members, fostering trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the public.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in town.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures, report writing, and promoting professional growth.
  • Managed critical incidents effectively, taking command of the scene and directing resources for optimal outcomes.
  • Resolved conflicts between citizens by employing de-escalation techniques, preventing further escalation or violence.
  • Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and specialized groups.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA
11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
01.1996

Skills

  • Community policing
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Firearms Instructor- lethal and less lethal
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Co-chair for Norwood CCIT
  • Member of Norwood Anti-Scam Task Force
  • NPD Elder Affairs Officer

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

The following are only some of the certifications and trainings.

  • Police Chief & Command Leadership Academy
  • FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute
  • FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute
  • FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute
  • Sergeants Leadership Program
  • Use of Force Investigations for Supervisors
  • Managerial Rights for Law Enforcement Leadership
  • Tools for Improving Morale, Accountability, & Performance
  • National Incident Management System
  • Servant Officer
  • National Association of Bunco Investigators
  • Body Worn Cameras
  • Homicide Investigations
  • Human Trafficking
  • Elder Affairs Officer
  • Mandated Reporter- HESSCO
  • Interventions with Persons with Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • Instructor Development
  • PTAC Primary Tactics
  • Firearms Instructor Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun
  • Less Lethal Instructor 40mm launcher, LL shotgun
  • Taser Instructor & department Taser Administrator
  • Simunition Instructor
  • Rapid Response to Active Shooter with Simunitions
  • Armorer for Glock, Sig Sauer, Bushmaster
  • VCAT Instructor -Vehicle Counter Ambush Tactics
  • Active Shooter & Hostile Events
  • ICAT train the Trainer
  • 212 Degrees; Preventing Officer Crises Instructor
  • Mountain Bike Patrol
  • Motorcycle Officer
  • Field Training Officer


Timeline

Patrol Sergeant

Norwood Police Department
12.1999 - Current

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

California Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University
William Fundora