William Mehalaris
West Orange
Summary
Seeking a position commensurate with my professional and life experiences within a forward moving organization
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain of Police - Property & Evidence Section
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
07.2022 - Current
- Oversees sworn and civilian personnel tasked with the collection and storage of evidence and property.
- Manages to destruction and return of property and evidence according to requests and destruction schedules.
- Conducts random audits of property and evidence.
- Responsible for the ordering of department for supplies and certain equipment according to needs and budget limitations.
- Oversees the depositing of confiscated funds into the appropriate accounts.
- Oversees the delivery of firearms and narcotics to the appropriate testing laboratories.
Captain of Police - Major Crimes Commander
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Oversee the day to day operations of a staff of 140 sworn and civilian employees, accounting for 15% of the entire department
- Responsible for ensuring the efficient and proper operation of nine (9) sections of the Police Division, including: the Shooting Response Team; Robbery Section; Narcotics Section; Intelligence Section; Real Time Crime Center; Crime Scene Section; Ballistics Section; Fugitive Section; and the Liaison Section
- Serve as the direct liaison to all federal, county, and state agencies, sharing intelligence and coordinating enforcement and investigative efforts.
- Actively participated in and was a key member in several crime reduction initiatives, including the Rutgers University Public Safety Partnership (PSP), the United States Attorneys Office of New Jersey Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCI) and the NJ State Police Corr-Stat initiative.
- Tasked with identifying training topics and areas in need of new, additional, or remedial training for all members of the Major Crimes Division.
- Charged with management of a substantial overtime budget, ensuring proper policies and protocols are adhered to and all overtime is properly scrutinized to avoid unnecessary or excessive expenditures
- Conduct analysis of prospective equipment purchases and make qualified recommendations for equipment purchases in support of division operations
- Provide presentations and information relative to ongoing operations and investigations during agency CompStat meetings as required by upper management
- Oversaw a significant and historic reduction of violent crime throughout the City of Newark in 2019, resulting in a decrease in Homicides of 25%, achieving the lowest rate of homicides since 1961; a 19% reduction in Non-Fatal Shooting Incidents; In calendar year 2018, a 4% reduction in Homicides; 35% reduction in Robberies; 26% reduction in Non-Fatal Shootings; in calendar year 2017 23% reduction in Homicides; and 22% reduction in Robberies
Captain of Police - Commanding Officer
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided direct command and direction to 40 sworn members of the division, tasked with performing patrol in uniform and plainclothes, and conducting specialized investigative duties including narcotics and vice investigations
- Commanded approximately 30 sworn members of the division tasked with conducting investigations into reported shooting incidents
- Oversaw a relocation of the Shooting Team Offices from one physical location to a new location as well as the acquisition of a variety of specialized investigative tools used in the investigation of shooting incidents
- Provide presentations and information relative to ongoing operations and investigations during agency CompStat meetings as required by upper management
- Achieved a significant number of recovered firearms as a result of investigations, enforcement and seizures
Lieutenant of Police
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Supervised a staff of 30 Sergeants and Detectives tasked with conducting investigations into reported shooting incidents, including scheduling of resources
- Provide presentations and information relative to ongoing operations and investigations during agency CompStat meetings as required by upper management
Lieutenant of Police
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Tasked with designing, developing and drafting policies and procedures for implementation within the Police Division at the direction of the Public Safety Director
- Participate in the development of training curriculum for all personnel
- Conducted division-wide compliance audits relating to the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures
- Conducted random quality surveys of members of the public to gauge and determine civilian satisfaction with police related services
- Prepare and deliver quarterly reports to a Federal Judge detailing implementation and progress of efforts pursuant to a Court ordered Consent Decree in the areas of policies, training, audits and other compliance actions
- Served as the liaison to the Court appointed Independent Monitor and Compliance Team, U.S Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and outside contractors engaged by the Police Division
- Achieved significant improvements in agency-wide efficiency and improved community relations through the development and implementation of new and revised policies, training and a focused effort to work proactively with community groups and leaders
- Supervise subordinate staff, coordinate scheduling, ensure compliance with minimum staffing requirements and provide direction regarding proper protocols
- Conduct employee reviews and instruct staff on areas in need of improvement
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Major Crimes Section
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
08.2014 - 12.2014
Lieutenant of Police - Executive Officer - 4th Police Precinct
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
12.2014 - 08.2014
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Vailsburg Task Force
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
01.2012 - 12.2012
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
09.2011 - 01.2012
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Special Operations
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
03.2011 - 09.2011
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
08.2008 - 03.2011
Lieutenant of Police - 3rd Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
11.2007 - 08.2008
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - 3rd Precinct Narcotics Enforcement Team
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
02.2006 - 11.2007
Acting Captain of Police - Special Enforcement and Investigation Division
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
10.2006 - 03.2007
Police Officer - West District Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
10.1993 - 03.2007
Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
09.2005 - 02.2006
Sergeant of Police - Safe City Task Force
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
03.2005 - 09.2005
Sergeant of Police - Narcotics Squad
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
07.2004 - 09.2005
Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division
City of Newark Police Department
Newark
12.2002 - 07.2004
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
University Hospital Medical Services
Newark, New Jersey05.1993
New Jersey State Police Officer Certification - Police Science, Law, Social Science, Physical Education
City of Newark Police Academy
Newark, New JerseyCriminal Justice
Rutgers University
Newark, New JerseySkills
- Expertise Identification and Analysis of Intelligence
- License Plate Reader Recognition Systems
- GPS Tracking Systems
- Shotspotter Gun Detection System
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
- Outlook
- Office Applications
Certification
- Methods of Instruction (MOI) Training and Certification
- Municipal Investigators Course
- Civil Disorder Resolution
- Emergency Operations
- Incident Command Systems
- Newark Police Department Academy of Supervision (7 Week Course)
- NCI Basic Communications Officer
- Pennsylvania State University Police Supervision Training (32 Hours)
- Texas A&M University Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Incident Management / Unified Command and ICS-300
- Desert Snow Passenger & Commercial Vehicle Concealment Training - Phases 1-4
Volunteer And Charity Work
- West Orange Mountain Top Sports League
- Our Lady of the Lake Parents Association, Verona, New Jersey
Home Telephone
(973) 243-6787
Mobile Telephone
(973) 219-9432
Awards
- US Department of Justice 'William French Smith Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cooperative Law Enforcement', 10/23/19
- Class 'B' Award Medal of Merit, 2
- Class 'C' Award Excellent Police Duty, 2
- Newark City Council Resolution for Excellent Police Work, 2
- Numerous Command Citations and Awards
- Police & Fire Insurance Company Heroism Award
- Numerous Awards from the Fraternal Order of Police
- Newark Police Division Commander's Award, 2018
- Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County (HLES) Recognition Award, 2017
Membership
- Newark Superior Officers Association
- Newark Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #12
- Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County - Associate Member
Other Assignments
- Acting Captain of Police - Special Enforcement and Investigation Division, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 10/01/06, 03/01/07
- Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Major Crimes Section, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 08/01/14, 12/01/14
- Lieutenant of Police - Executive Officer - 4th Police Precinct, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 12/01/14, 08/01/14
- Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Vailsburg Task Force, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 01/01/12, 12/01/12
- Lieutenant of Police, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 09/01/11, 01/01/12
- Lieutenant of Police, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 03/01/11, 09/01/11
- Lieutenant of Police, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 08/01/08, 03/01/11
- Lieutenant of Police, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 11/01/07, 08/01/08
- Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - 3rd Precinct Narcotics Enforcement Team, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 02/01/06, 11/01/07
- Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 09/01/05, 02/01/06
- Sergeant of Police - Safe City Task Force, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 03/01/05, 09/01/05
- Sergeant of Police - Narcotics Squad, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 07/01/04, 09/01/05
- Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 12/01/02, 07/01/04
- Sergeant of Police - South District Patrol, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 10/01/02, 12/01/02
- Sergeant of Police - Homicide Squad, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 07/01/02, 10/01/02
- Sergeant of Police - Commander - West District Detective Squad, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 05/01/01, 07/01/02
- Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 02/01/01, 05/01/01
- Sergeant of Police - South District Patrol, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 09/01/00, 02/01/01
- Police Officer - West District Patrol, City of Newark Police Department, Newark, New Jersey, 10/01/93, 03/01/07
Timeline
Captain of Police - Property & Evidence Section
City of Newark Police Department
07.2022 - Current
Captain of Police - Major Crimes Commander
City of Newark Police Department
02.2017 - 07.2022
Captain of Police - Commanding Officer
City of Newark Police Department
08.2016 - 02.2017
Lieutenant of Police
City of Newark Police Department
02.2016 - 08.2016
Lieutenant of Police
City of Newark Police Department
11.2015 - 02.2016
Lieutenant of Police - Executive Officer - 4th Police Precinct
City of Newark Police Department
12.2014 - 08.2014
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Major Crimes Section
City of Newark Police Department
08.2014 - 12.2014
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - Vailsburg Task Force
City of Newark Police Department
01.2012 - 12.2012
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
09.2011 - 01.2012
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Special Operations
City of Newark Police Department
03.2011 - 09.2011
Lieutenant of Police - 4th Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
08.2008 - 03.2011
Lieutenant of Police - 3rd Precinct Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
11.2007 - 08.2008
Acting Captain of Police - Special Enforcement and Investigation Division
City of Newark Police Department
10.2006 - 03.2007
Lieutenant of Police - Commanding Officer - 3rd Precinct Narcotics Enforcement Team
City of Newark Police Department
02.2006 - 11.2007
Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division
City of Newark Police Department
09.2005 - 02.2006
Sergeant of Police - Safe City Task Force
City of Newark Police Department
03.2005 - 09.2005
Sergeant of Police - Narcotics Squad
City of Newark Police Department
07.2004 - 09.2005
Sergeant of Police - Central Communications Division
City of Newark Police Department
12.2002 - 07.2004
Police Officer - West District Patrol
City of Newark Police Department
10.1993 - 03.2007
Emergency Medical Technician -
University Hospital Medical Services
New Jersey State Police Officer Certification - Police Science, Law, Social Science, Physical Education
City of Newark Police Academy
Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
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