Eric "Harry" Smith, M.P.S.
Police Captain at Augusta University- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Shearer
Harry Smith is a leader who is mission focused, results oriented, and most importantly he has demonstrated throughout his extensive public safety career, his true commitment to the communities he has served. I have worked directly with Harry on initiatives to improve public safety and have always looked to him as an ally whenever our respective agencies got the opportunity to work collaboratively. His easy-going style, communication skill, technical expertise, and leadership ability make him a strong candidate for any position he seeks and he would add exceptional value to an organization fortunate enough to have him join their team.
Rod Underhill
I have known and worked with Harry Smith for many years and he has earned solid reputation as an investigator and public safety leader. Harry was often been entrusted to complex, confidential, and significant investigations and always communicated well and worked effectively with senior members of the District Attorney's Office. Harry has earned trust and confidence within the Criminal Justice system as a leader who possesses high levels of integrity and professionalism. As a member of the MCSO Command Staff, Harry consistently demonstrated sound judgement not only on matters of internal policy but also on matters that impacted public safety. Further, Harry demonstrated his commitment to equity and compassion in his efforts to conduct outreach to communities of color and other underserved or marginalized groups. I would recommend Harry as an effective leader to any organization.
Andrew Shearer
Harry Smith is a leader who is mission focused, results oriented, and most importantly he has demonstrated throughout his extensive public safety career, his true commitment to the communities he has served. I have worked directly with Harry on initiatives to improve public safety and have always looked to him as an ally whenever our respective agencies got the opportunity to work collaboratively. His easy-going style, communication skill, technical expertise, and leadership ability make him a strong candidate for any position he seeks and he would add exceptional value to an organization fortunate enough to have him join their team.
Rod Underhill
I have known and worked with Harry Smith for many years and he has earned solid reputation as an investigator and public safety leader. Harry was often been entrusted to complex, confidential, and significant investigations and always communicated well and worked effectively with senior members of the District Attorney's Office. Harry has earned trust and confidence within the Criminal Justice system as a leader who possesses high levels of integrity and professionalism. As a member of the MCSO Command Staff, Harry consistently demonstrated sound judgement not only on matters of internal policy but also on matters that impacted public safety. Further, Harry demonstrated his commitment to equity and compassion in his efforts to conduct outreach to communities of color and other underserved or marginalized groups. I would recommend Harry as an effective leader to any organization.
Andrew Shearer
Harry Smith is a leader who is mission focused, results oriented, and most importantly he has demonstrated throughout his extensive public safety career, his true commitment to the communities he has served. I have worked directly with Harry on initiatives to improve public safety and have always looked to him as an ally whenever our respective agencies got the opportunity to work collaboratively. His easy-going style, communication skill, technical expertise, and leadership ability make him a strong candidate for any position he seeks and he would add exceptional value to an organization fortunate enough to have him join their team.
Rod Underhill
I have known and worked with Harry Smith for many years and he has earned solid reputation as an investigator and public safety leader. Harry was often been entrusted to complex, confidential, and significant investigations and always communicated well and worked effectively with senior members of the District Attorney's Office. Harry has earned trust and confidence within the Criminal Justice system as a leader who possesses high levels of integrity and professionalism. As a member of the MCSO Command Staff, Harry consistently demonstrated sound judgement not only on matters of internal policy but also on matters that impacted public safety. Further, Harry demonstrated his commitment to equity and compassion in his efforts to conduct outreach to communities of color and other underserved or marginalized groups. I would recommend Harry as an effective leader to any organization.
Andrew Shearer
Harry Smith is a leader who is mission focused, results oriented, and most importantly he has demonstrated throughout his extensive public safety career, his true commitment to the communities he has served. I have worked directly with Harry on initiatives to improve public safety and have always looked to him as an ally whenever our respective agencies got the opportunity to work collaboratively. His easy-going style, communication skill, technical expertise, and leadership ability make him a strong candidate for any position he seeks and he would add exceptional value to an organization fortunate enough to have him join their team.
Rod Underhill
I have known and worked with Harry Smith for many years and he has earned solid reputation as an investigator and public safety leader. Harry was often been entrusted to complex, confidential, and significant investigations and always communicated well and worked effectively with senior members of the District Attorney's Office. Harry has earned trust and confidence within the Criminal Justice system as a leader who possesses high levels of integrity and professionalism. As a member of the MCSO Command Staff, Harry consistently demonstrated sound judgement not only on matters of internal policy but also on matters that impacted public safety. Further, Harry demonstrated his commitment to equity and compassion in his efforts to conduct outreach to communities of color and other underserved or marginalized groups. I would recommend Harry as an effective leader to any organization.
Credentials
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Master of Public Safety
University of VirginiaDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Jeanne Clery Act Compliance
Clery CenterNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach for General Industry
University of South FloridaSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
NIMS/ICS Certification
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Executive Police Certification
Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and TrainingJan, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Marine Law Enforcement Certification
Oregon State Marine BoardMay, 1998- Oct, 2024 -
Florida Law Enforcement Officer (Certifiable)
Southwest Florida Public Service AcademyMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Heart AssociationMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
ASIS Member
ASIS InternationalJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
ASIS Member
ASIS InternationalJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ASIS Foundation Donor
ASIS InternationalApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Augusta University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Police Captain
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Jul 2022 - Present
Providing organizational leadership as a Division Captain within the Augusta University Police Department. I am currently serving as the leader of the Professional Standards Division focusing on policy and procedure development; Internal Affairs investigations; Use of Force reviews; Clery Act reporting; providing oversight and strategic planning for the Training Unit; Records Unit management; Property and Evidence Management; Quartermaster supervision; and providing leadership for the accreditation process with the State of Georgia and, soon, IACLEA. Show less
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Student on Sabbatical
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Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
While recharging my servant-leadership batteries, I have been seeking out educational opportunities to enhance my professional skills including leadership webinars, security webinars through ASIS, earning my OSHA-30 certificate, completing the Clery Act compliance certification course through the Clery Center, and working on my Master's of Public Safety degree from the University of Virginia. I've also been spending time seeking out the next professional adventure where I can apply my knowledge, skills, and experience to help an organization thrive! Show less
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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agency Inspector, Professional Standards Division
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
I supervised activities of and units within the Professional Standards Division with a focus on internal investigations.A selection of my specific contributions includes:*Direct the Internal Affairs, Life Safety Program, Internal Inspections, and County Counsel Liaison units.*Lead all internal investigations and suggest corrective actions based upon findings.*Serve as the county’s law enforcement liaison for COVID-19 to coordinate and support response efforts.
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Investigations Section Commander
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2020
In this position, I oversaw all Sheriff’s Office investigations and led seven law enforcement units; directly supervised 45 officers/staff and managed a $30M annual budget.A selection of my specific contributions included:* Supervised the Detectives, Special Investigations, US Marshals Fugitive Task Force Representative, METRO Detectives, Domestic Violence Reduction, Aviation, and Human Trafficking units.* Planned and executed confidential internal and external investigations specially assigned by the Sheriff.* Adjudicated various credentials including concealed carry weapon permits and immigration visas. Show less
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City of Fairview Oregon (Under Contract from Multnomah County Sheriff's Office)
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Fairview, Oregon, United States
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Chief Of Police
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2020
In a unique intergovernmental agency agreement, I was selected to oversee the police department during the search for a permanent replacement and was accountable for a $2.5M budget and 18 personnel. A selection of my specific contributions included: *Successfully navigated a challenging transition following the departure of the prior Chief and reversed negative trends within the department. *Effectively presented a proposal to the public, City Council, and County Commission to consolidate all law enforcement efforts of the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office into a single entity. *Vastly improved the public’s perception of the department by refocusing the Public Safety Advisory Committee on community disaster preparedness, proactively responding to citizen concerns, and managing numerous large-scale incidents including the 50K acre Eagle Creek Fire. Show less
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ICITAP-Bangladesh via LEARN LLC.
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Chittagong, Bangladesh
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Lead Instructor
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
I provided training on Countering Violent Extremism to members of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police/Bangladesh National Police as a temporary assignment under the ICITAP program, US Dept. of Justice. I provided training on Countering Violent Extremism to members of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police/Bangladesh National Police as a temporary assignment under the ICITAP program, US Dept. of Justice.
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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agency Inspector, Professional Standards Division
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2016
In a prior tenure of my current role, I supervised activities of and units within the Professional Standards Division with a focus on internal investigations.A selection of my specific contributions included:*Direct the Internal Affairs, Life Safety Program, Internal Inspections, and County Counsel Liaison units.*Directed all internal investigations and suggest corrective actions based upon findings.*Successfully negotiated with three labor unions to rewrite the Agency Manual which outlines law enforcement professional standards. Show less
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Training Unit Manager
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
As Training Unit Manager, I developed internal training curricula that aligned with state board standards to ensure all 800 personnel remained current with required certifications; additionally, I oversaw all instructional staff, delivery, and materials.A selection of my specific contributions included:* Implemented a distance learning platform which resulted in over $300K in overtime cost savings.* Instituted revised use of force and weapons policies which improved police-community relations, increased officer safety, and reduced number of excessive force liability claims.* Uncovered a revenue opportunity by leasing the agency’s training facility to the public. Show less
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Education
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University of Virginia
Master's degree, Public Safety -
University of Virginia
Graduate Certificate Law Enforcement Education, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration; Leadership -
Oregon State University
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduate Studies -
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication