Experience

Deployed Services

• United States
• Professional Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Policy & Procedure Manager

  • Dec 2023 - Present

  United States



Lexipol

• United States
• Public Safety
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Law Enforcement Content Developer

  • May 2023 - Oct 2023

  Frisco, Texas, United States (Laid-off) Routinely developed and edited complex policies and procedures for Lexipol’s customers, covering thirty-four states.  Edited Lexipol content for errors and/or omissions, ensuring assigned policies and procedures were exact.  Conducted legal research and review, ensuring legal compliance.  Conducted daily horizon scanning, looking for gaps in Lexipol policy, ensuring relevance and accuracy.  Assisted with the development of daily training bulletins to meet the… Show more (Laid-off) Routinely developed and edited complex policies and procedures for Lexipol’s customers, covering thirty-four states.  Edited Lexipol content for errors and/or omissions, ensuring assigned policies and procedures were exact.  Conducted legal research and review, ensuring legal compliance.  Conducted daily horizon scanning, looking for gaps in Lexipol policy, ensuring relevance and accuracy.  Assisted with the development of daily training bulletins to meet the training needs of Lexipol’s customers.  Worked cooperatively with fellow business partners in the development of products and services offered by Lexipol.  Managed project deadlines as assigned. Show less



City of Cincinnati

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Research Supervisor

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2023

  Cincinnati, Ohio Researched, developed, and wrote strategic policy and procedures for the Cincinnati Police Department, while maintaining department transparency and legitimacy within the community. Utilized problem solving techniques to answer difficult policy questions and overcome problems concerning best practices while maintaining legal compliance and ethical behavior. Worked in partnership with the Hamilton County Chiefs of Police, as part of the Hamilton County Collaborative Agreement, to write… Show more Researched, developed, and wrote strategic policy and procedures for the Cincinnati Police Department, while maintaining department transparency and legitimacy within the community. Utilized problem solving techniques to answer difficult policy questions and overcome problems concerning best practices while maintaining legal compliance and ethical behavior. Worked in partnership with the Hamilton County Chiefs of Police, as part of the Hamilton County Collaborative Agreement, to write a joint vehicle pursuit policy and procedure, governing forty-five (45) law enforcement agencies’ pursuit actions, including the Cincinnati Police Department, cutting the number of yearly pursuits over 80%. Served as the policy and procedure Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Vehicle Pursuits and Use of Force. Researched and created new policies and procedures regarding CPD Marine Patrol and Marine Rescue, maintaining officer and public safety as well as legal and department compliance. GRANT DIRECTOR Drove receipt of federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Increased opportunities for grant approval by developing innovative and practical proposals to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the police department with an annual budget exceeding $154 million dollars. Achieved a $110K federal grant through FEMA for new equipment to support the CPD Dive and Rescue Team. Obtained $350K to purchase external vest carriers for 1100 police officers through coordination with the Chief of Police and the Cincinnati City Council. Secured a $6M Department of Justice/COPS grant to hire 50 additional police officers, an expansion of the department by 5%. Authored and awarded a $350K FEMA/Port Security Grant for a new CPD Patrol Boat, replacing CPD’s obsolete patrol boat.

• Patrol Sergeant

  • Mar 2016 - Feb 2019

  Cincinnati, Ohio, United States I guided and directed officers in handling daily patrol operations, including homicides, suicides, aggravated robberies, and other acts of criminal behavior. I provided coaching and mentoring, ensured officer productivity, and prioritized calls for service. ►Provided expert leadership in Critical Incident Management by taking immediate charge in resolving critical situations and instilling confidence and trust in affected parties. ►Supervised subordinates on investigations and case… Show more I guided and directed officers in handling daily patrol operations, including homicides, suicides, aggravated robberies, and other acts of criminal behavior. I provided coaching and mentoring, ensured officer productivity, and prioritized calls for service. ►Provided expert leadership in Critical Incident Management by taking immediate charge in resolving critical situations and instilling confidence and trust in affected parties. ►Supervised subordinates on investigations and case preparation and led by example in observing high ethical standards in the performance and conduct. ►Developed and executed crime fighting programs to increase awareness, transparency, and visibility, allowing city residents and businesses to build preparation plans and improve safety awareness. ►Performed all staff human resource management, including developing training and work schedules, conducting employee evaluations, and administering disciplinary action.

• Patrol Officer | District Investigator

  • Jan 1999 - Mar 2016

  Cincinnati, Ohio, United States I conducted large-scale, complex investigations on motor vehicle theft crimes, including unauthorized use, aggravated auto robbery, VIN crimes, and insurance fraud in two districts. I partnered with the Cincinnati fire department arson investigators and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to investigate vehicle arson and insurance fraud. ►Recovered stolen motorcycles valued at approximately $2M and convicted eight criminals in federal court through a successful six-year investigation… Show more I conducted large-scale, complex investigations on motor vehicle theft crimes, including unauthorized use, aggravated auto robbery, VIN crimes, and insurance fraud in two districts. I partnered with the Cincinnati fire department arson investigators and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) to investigate vehicle arson and insurance fraud. ►Recovered stolen motorcycles valued at approximately $2M and convicted eight criminals in federal court through a successful six-year investigation in conjunction with the FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Massachusetts State Police, Daytona Beach Police, Kentucky State Police, and numerous other law enforcement agencies. ►Recognized as an auto theft expert by the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and was also trained as a VIN reconstructionist.



City of Mt.Healthy

• Part-Time FF/EMT

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2013



City of Wyoming

• Volunteer FF/EMT

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2013



Butler County Sheriff's Department

• Deputy Sheriff

  • Oct 1996 - Dec 1998

  Served as a road patrol deputy serving Liberty Township as a contract car before leaving and taking a position with the City of Cincinnati.



Fidelity Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Manager

  • 1993 - 1996

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Regional Manager in the Background Investigations Unit in Boston, Massachusetts. Worked in corporate security in Blue Ash, Oh. and Covington Ky, as well.