Expert Details
Law Enforcement, Capacity Development, and Training
ID: 736373
North Dakota, USA
His areas of expertise include organizational leadership; problem solving; project and program management; change management; public and private investigations; risk and emergency management; brand protection; international business development; training and capacity building; and capture management.
Expert has broad experience obtained through decades of government service plus years of working with and for medium to large companies. He is experienced in successfully leveraging new markets and overcoming real and perceived roadblocks. He is calm, cool, and collected under pressure. He has excellent communication and writing skills that connect with partners, staff, and customers at all levels-from the newest member to the highest-ranking senior leader. Expert is discreet and professional, and know how to focus on goals and have the entrepreneurial drive to achieve them.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2013 | Degree: Master of Arts | Subject: Criminal Justice | Institution: Arizona State University |
| Year: 2007 | Degree: Bachelor of Science | Subject: Liberal Studies - Business and Psychology | Institution: Eastern Oregon University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2016 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Chief of Police | Department: Watford City Police Department |
Responsibilities:Senior leader of growing police department in western North Dakota serving a community of over 10,000 residents and an operating budget of $3.5 million. Responsible for all aspects of police operations in order to protect and serve the community. Areas of focus include Community Policing; emergency management; strategic planning; budget, equipment and resource management; training management; long and short range planning; problem solving; and personnel management. Provides effective leadership, direction, and support on a daily basis that enables the success of the Department and its staff. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: Halcyon Group International | Title: Director of European Support Operations, Poland | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for working independently in support of all aspects of business and opportunity development; capture management; proposal scripting, refinement, and submission; contract implementation and administration; sales and follow-through, on programs designed for defense, training, stability operations, security force assistance, capacity building, law enforcement, and intelligence. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: General T. Kosciuszko Military Academy of Land Forces (Wroclaw, Poland) | Title: Instructor | Department: Erasmus + |
Responsibilities:Instructor for Erasmus + program. Responsible for teaching military academy students from Poland and regional partner countries on various topics. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2014 | Employer: Imperatis | Title: Security Forces Assistance Advisor | Department: COMISAF Advisory and Assistance Team (CAAT) - Afghanistan |
Responsibilities:Security Force Assistance Advisor and law enforcement subject matter expert for the Commanding General of International Security Assistance Forces (COMISAF) in Afghanistan. Responsible for all aspects of communicating, managing, refining, and reporting on the implementation of strategic programs to all host nation and foreign stakeholders. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: Engility | Title: Law Enforcement Professional - Investigative Surveillance Unit | Department: Law Enforcement Professional Program - Afghanistan |
Responsibilities:Managed all aspects of a specialized investigative team supporting Polish, Afghan Special Forces, and US in high threat environment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2013 | Employer: City of Portland, Oregon | Title: Officer, Sergeant, Detective, Task Force Officer | Department: Portland Police Bureau |
Responsibilities:Sworn peace officer in major metropolitan city. Responsible for all facets of criminal investigations and law enforcement organization operations, including internal and external matters. Program and project coordinator assigned to the FBI-Portland office. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: MPRI | Title: Law Enforcement Professional | Department: Law Enforcement Professional Program - Afghanistan |
Responsibilities:Advisor, trainer, and investigation subject matter expert for province of over 1,000,000 residents. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 2006 | Employer: City of Portland, Oregon | Title: Police officer, Sergeant, Detective, Task Force Officer | Department: Portland Police Bureau |
Responsibilities:Sworn peace officer in major metropolitan city. Responsible for all facets of criminal investigations and law enforcement organization operations, including internal and external matters. Program and project coordinator assigned to the FBI-Portland office. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: Heald College | Title: Adjunct Instructor | Department: Criminal Justice |
Responsibilities:Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor. Responsible for teaching and the success of a diverse student body in a variety of topics. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 1991 | Employer: City of Huntington Beach, California | Title: Police Officer | Department: Huntington Beach Police Department |
Responsibilities:Police Officer, Forensic Investigation Officer. Responsible for protecting lives and property, responding to and mitigating emergency situations, conducting forensic and criminal investigations, and providing assistance as needed. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1987 | Employer: County of Orange, California | Title: Deputy Sheriff | Department: Orange County Sheriff's Department |
Responsibilities:Deputy Sheriff, Corrections Division. Worked with Sheriff’s department sworn and civilian employees to effectively conduct daily operations at a large correction facility. Responsible for providing a safe, secure, and humane environment for pre-trial and sentenced inmates. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2016 to Present | Agency: Watford City Police Department | Role: Chief of Police | Description: Chief of Police in growing oilfield city. |
| Years: 2008 to 2013 | Agency: Portland Police Bureau | Role: Multiple - Detective, Task Force Agent | Description: Detective and Task Force Agent in major metropolitan city. |
| Years: 1991 to 2006 | Agency: Portland Police Bureau | Role: Multiple - Officer, Training Officer, Sergeant, Detective, Task Force Agent | Description: Peace officer assigned to multiple roles in major metropolitan city. |
| Years: 1987 to 1991 | Agency: Huntington Beach Police Department | Role: Officer | Description: Police officer and crime scene investigator in major southern California city. |
| Years: 1986 to 1987 | Agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | Role: Deputy Sheriff | Description: Sworn deputy sheriff assigned to training and corrections division. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2012 to 2014 | Country / Region: Afghanistan | Summary: US Department of Defense contracted advisor |
| Years: 2014 to 2016 | Country / Region: Poland | Summary: Director in charge of supporting NATO contracts |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Country / Region: Afghanistan | Summary: US Department of Defense contracted advisor |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| International Association of Chiefs of Police North Dakota Chiefs of Police Association North Dakota State University – Extension Program Advisory Council Local Emergency Planning Committee – McKenzie County, ND Watford City Police Foundation (501(c)(3)) Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation – (501(c)(3)) Founding member |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| North Dakota Peace Officer license - since 2016 Peace Officer Instructor certification - Oregon, North Dakota Oregon Peace Officer certifications: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisor California Peace officer certifications: Basic, Intermediate |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Law Enforcement: Meritorious Service Award, Portland Police Bureau; FBI-Portland Division, Task Force Agent award Multiple letters of appreciation Military: Superior Civilian Service Award, US Army, 82nd Airborne Division (Afghanistan) Certificates of Appreciation-ISAF Special Operations Forces, Polish Special Forces, Polish Army, National Directorate of Security (NDS) (Afghanistan), Governor of Ghazni Province (Afghanistan) |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Multiple training programs and classes. Law enforcement, security force assistance, capacity development, investigations, etc. |
Fields of Expertise
law enforcement, law enforcement training, law enforcement technology, law enforcement tactic, case investigation, criminal investigation, crime scene investigation, Capacity Building consultant, police activity, police corruption, police facility, police interrogation, police operations, police procedure, counter-terrorism