Director
Director
Director
John A. DeAngelis
(609) 641-7608 (H) (609) 289-2227 (M) (609) 641-2199 (F) [email protected]
EDUCATION St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Master Thesis: Community - Based Law Enforcement Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois The Traffic Institute Graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command United States Military Academy, West Point, New York Graduate of the Command and Leadership Program International Association of Chief's of Police, Washington, DC Contemporary Patrol Administration SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS - Began professional criminal justice career in 1979, and currently acts a con sultant for national news organizations, testifies as an expert witness and cons ults on behalf on the US on foreign policing matters. - Possess a thorough knowledge of all aspects of police investigative work and the appropriate use of force, weapons, and tactics; criminal statutes, civil and case law. - Offer exceptional verbal and written communications skills with a special tale nt for quickly developing a positive rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, the public, and repre sentatives of community
organizations. Has specialized training and proficiency in public affairs an d media relations. - Dedicated to a career in law enforcement, backed by thousands of hours of adva nced police training, Instructor's experience and program managing in diverse police operational ar eas. - Experienced in planning, organizing, and supervising special projects, prepar ing budgets, and developing innovative progressive law enforcement programs b oth domestic and international. - Comprehensive knowledge of crisis negotiation, police operational procedures, related leadership theories, critical incident stress associated counselin g, and law enforcement administrative duties. - Expertise in methods of instruction, motivational skills, training principles , and management techniques as an Executive Level Manager with staff supervisio n and administrative responsibilities. - Accomplished undergraduate adjunct professor in the field of Criminal Justice . - Traveled extensively worldwide and temporarily resided abroad as Federally Sa nctioned International Law Enforcement Instructor for Presidential Directed Miss ions in conjunction with the United Nations. WORK HISTORY OUTLINE Expert Witness and Law Enforcement Training Consultant (currently) International Law Enforcement Instructor / Assessor (08/95 - present) Philadelphia Police Department Promotional Assessor (01/01 - 05/07) Captain of Police (01/01 - 05/07) Lieutenant of Police (7/99 - 1/01) Sergeant of Police (12/87 - 9/99) Detective, Criminal Investigative Division (6/85 -12/87) Police Officer, (6/79 - 6/85) New Jersey Police Training Commission Certified Law Enforcement Instructor New Jersey State Police Academy Graduate - Instructor Training School Atlantic County Police Academy Staff Instructor Egg Harbor Township Police Department Department Instructor New Jersey Regional Community Policing Institute Community Policing Practitioner Primary Instructor
United States Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program Lead Instructor Seton Hall University Criminal Justice Department Adjunct Professor New Jersey State Chief's of Police Association Certified Law Enforcement Executive INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE Thousands of hours of instructor experience, highlighted by the following and in conjunction with Administrative and Program Manager Responsibilities: Atlantic County Police Academy Basic Recruit Training and Certified In-Service Training * * * * * * * * * * * Criminal Law Career Influences Defensive Tactics Officer Survival PR-24 Side Handle Baton Control and Restraint Impact Weapons Non-Lethal Use of Force Patrol Procedures Investigation Responsibilities Law Enforcement Supervision
Atlantic County Corrections Academy Basic Recruit Training * Criminal Law Atlantic County Superior Officers Association Certified In-Service Training * Use of Force * Pursuit Policy Egg Harbor Township Police Department Atlantic County, New Jersey * * * * * * * * * * * Glock Firearms Training Occult Crimes Investigation Night Firing and Shotgun Qualification Control and Restraint Certifications PR-24 Baton Certifications Firearms Qualifications and Re-qualifications New Jersey State Attorney General Pursuit Policy Aerosol Self-Defense Sprays Community Based Policing Courtroom Testimony Internal Affairs Procedures
Civilian Police International Leesburg, Virginia * Firearms Qualifications * Overseas Mission Deployment Preparation Courses Haitian National Police Port-au-Prince, Haiti and Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri * * * * * * * * * * Firearms Defensive Tactics Motor Vehicle Operations Interview and Interrogation Criminal Investigation Evidence Handling Community Policing Officer Survival Patrol Procedures Swimming and Sports
Croatian National Police Ocijek and Erdut, Eastern Slovenia * * * * * * * * * * * * * Human Dignity Human Rights Victimology Patrol Procedures Criminal Behavior Courtroom Testimony Crime Prevention Monitoring Criminal Activity Motor Vehicle Operations History of Policing Firearms Defensive Tactics Police Survival Skills
* Physical Training
Bosnian National Police Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina * * * * Assistant Range Master Firearms Qualifications Tactical Firearms Introduction Human Rights Training
Estonian National Police Tallinn and Parnu, Estonia * Domestic Violence * Corrections Facilities Assessment Latvian National Police Riga, Latvia *Sex Crimes Investigation Serbian National Police Banja Luka, Republic of Serbska * Organized Crime Investigation Seton Hall University Sea Girt, New Jersey * Penology and Corrections * Introduction to Criminal Justice
New Jersey Regional Community Policing Institute Mahwah, New Jersey * * * * * * * * * * Community Policing Orientation Community Organization and Partnerships Conflict Resolution Cultural Diversity Crime Prevention Community Resources and Services Problem Solving Strategic Planning Program Management Ethical Issues
CEPA Federation Police Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina * Criminal Investigation Croatian National Police Valbandon, Pula Zagreb, Croatia * Mid-Level Law Enforcement Management * Advanced Law Enforcement Management
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Thousands of hours of law enforcement related training highlighted by the follow ing:
Northwestern University's Traffic Institute; Evanston, Illinois * Graduate, 98th Session School of Police Staff and Command United States Military Academy; West Point, New York * Graduate, School of Law Enforcement Leadership and Command New * * * * Jersey State Police Academy; Sea Girt, New Jersey Graduate, 170th Municipal Class Criminal Investigators School Sex Crimes Investigations School Criminal Justice Information Terminal Operator School
Atlantic County Police Chief's Association; New Jersey * Police Supervision School Atlantic County Police Training Center; New Jersey * PR-24 Side Handle Baton Instructor * Non-Lethal Use of Force Instructor Federal Bureau of Investigation; Washington, DC * Firearms Instructor School * Crisis Negotiation/Hostage Negotiator United States Drug Enforcement Agency; Glynco, Georgia Advanced Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Law Investigations New Jersey Attorney General's Office; Trenton, New Jersey * Investigators Analysis School Aerko International; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida * Chemical Weapons Instructor Course Glock Firearms; Smyrna, Georgia * Glock Firearms Armorer's School New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management; Trenton, New Jersey * Incident Command Systems International Association of Chief's of Police, Washington, District of Columbia * Contemporary Patrol Administration North Florida University, Institute of Traffic Management; Jacksonville, Florida * Supervising a Selective Traffic Law Enforcement Program New Jersey Regional Community Policing Institute; New Jersey * Certified Community Police Practitioner New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Ft. Dix, New Jersey * Law Enforcement Media Relations Specialist PROFESSIONAL TRAINING (Continued) New Jersey State Police, Sea Girt, New Jersey Terminal Agency Coordinator State Certification New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Trenton, New Jersey Department Training Officer Certification Office of Emergency Management, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Weapons of Mass Destruction / Domestic Awareness Preparedness Montclair State University, New Jersey Supervising the Communications Center National Communications Institute Managing the 9-1-1 Center New Jersey Department of Archives and Records, Trenton, New Jersey Open Public Records Act Administration New Jersey State Chief's of Police Association, Princeton, New Jersey New Jersey Certified Law Enforcement Executive
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Career reflects experience in the following areas of a 125 sworn and 75 civilian staffed Agency: Police Captain Assume responsibilities of the Chief of Police during his absence. Ensure Police Headquarters and other property of the Police Department is kept i n proper condition and good working order. Maintain strict discipline and guaranty that members of the Department perform e fficient service. Authority to issue such orders as may be necessary for the efficient operation o f the Police Department. Department Training Officer, responsible for every person connected with the Dep artment to be properly instructed in their duties. Responsible for the maintenance of all records, files, and reports pertaining to the operations of the Police Department. Direct command of the Communications Center, Police Records, Computer Systems, R adio Systems, and telephone/pager systems including staff of 40 employees. Responsible for the Services Bureau Annual Budget. Assist the Chief of Police with factual information. data, and other input into the preparation of the operating budget for the Police Department. Liaison between the Police Department and the Township Administrators Office, an d Public Works. Police Department Negotiator and primary enforcer of the varied labor agreements .
Assist the Chief of Police with formulating policy, and proposals for collective negotiations. Towing and Vehicle Storage Lot Administrator. Responsible for all workmen's compensation claims and police vehicle accident cl aims. Scheduling and testing procedures for all sworn and non-sworn position applicant s. Maintenance of all personnel medical files. Chairperson of numerous Department Committees. Agency Public Affairs Officer. Records Finance Auditor. Monitor of "9-1-1" address coordination as Municipal E9-1-1 Coordinator. Scheduling of all Department In-Service, and Basic Recruit Academy Training. Uniformed Crime Reporting Executive. Responsible for all Department Uniform and Equipment ordering. Department Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Coordinator. Responsible for the physical plant addition, building maintenance, and grounds u pkeep. Review and approve of all civilian employee work schedules. Schedule Department In-Service Training Curriculum. Allocate Basic Police Recruit Training Functions. Township Communications and Computer Systems Manager. Deputy Director of Township Office of Emergency Management. Appropriate Funds and Grant Monies for New Equipment. Assist Operations Commander when necessary. Assist Criminal Investigations Commander when necessary. Assist the Office of Professional Responsibility when necessary. Assist all other Township Department Heads when necessary. Volunteers in Policing Program Director. Agency Criminal Justice Information Terminal Operator Coordinator. Police Academy Advisory Board Member and Staff Instructor. Hiring Authority for all clerical and communications employees. Purchasing Agent and Department Logistics Officer. Fiscal and Audit responsibilities for all Department administrative fees collect ed. Deputy Custodian of Municipal Public Records
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Career reflects experience in the following areas: Police Lieutenant * Issue instructions and directions as necessary for the proper and effic ient operation of the Patrol Division, Services Division and Criminal Investigative Division when a ppropriate. * Develop programs, set budgets, and operate in-service training curricul um * Prepare, plan, organize, and control all Firearms Range activities. * Accumulate data and prepare sensitive reports concerning the operationa l and technological Environments of the organization for use by superiors in decision-maki ng. * Conduct internal investigations of alleged police misconduct and corrup tion. Police Sergeant * Provide direct supervision of 12 - 15 certified police officers and thr ee dispatchers per shift. * Take positive steps to achieve a high level of effectiveness for all po
lice activity at the operational Level, and ensure that the required work is completed properly. * Perform periodic performance evaluations of assigned staff, and counsel individuals. * Take progressive disciplinary action as necessary to ensure personnel m eet department standards. * Perform inspections of officers' records, reports, and equipment. * Provide on-the-job and formal instructional training to improve perform ance standards. Detective, Criminal Investigation Division * Assignments included but were not limited to the direct investigation o f all major crimes, and narcotics violations. * Apprehension of individuals suspected of crimes that included: Homicide , Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Burglary, Theft, Fraud, Drug Pos session and Distribution. * Directed and assisted with numerous co-operative investigations, both o vert and covert, involving Multiple Federal, State, County and other Municipal Law Enforcement Ag encies. * Gathered and analyzed investigative intelligence data and acquired conf idential sources of information. * Prepared and submitted intricate police reports to superiors and prosec utors for use in comprehensive courtroom testimony. * Applied for and executed search warrants, and performed high risk tacti cal arrests. * Seized appropriate evidence and assets from suspects for possible civil forfeiture. * Utilized electronic and photographic surveillance equipment, as well as foot and motor vehicle surveillance techniques. Police Officer, Patrol Division * Performed a variety of law enforcement duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime and diso rder, and apprehension of criminals. * Investigated reports of serious criminal activity, fatal motor vehicle accidents, disorderly person offenses, and liquor license violations. * Developed and practiced community-based law enforcement to provide poli ce services to the Municipality and successfully resolve neighborhood, domestic and busin ess disputes. * Prepared and submitted detailed investigative reports that resulted in criminal convictions. * Expertly testified in multiple venues of criminal and civil prosecution s. Certified Law Enforcement Instructor * Provide an on-going basis instruction to small and large groups of cert ified police officers and police recruits in New Jersey, and abroad including program management responsibilities.
Adjunct Professor * Teaching undergraduate students of Seton Hall University in the field of Criminal Justice AWARDS RECEIVED Recipient of numerous awards and commendations, including but not limited to, th e following: * American Legion Atlantic County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award (1999) * United States Department of Justice Certificate of Achievement (1995) * International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program Letter o f Appreciation (2001) * Croatian National Police Academy Accomplishment Award (1997) * United Nations International Police Task Force Certificate of Appreciatio n (2000) * Policemen's Benevolent Association Valor Award (two time recipient) * Policemen's Benevolent Association Merit Award (five time recipient) * Policemen's Benevolent Association Exceptional Service Award (six time re cipient) * Policemen's Benevolent Association Life Saving Award (two time recipient) * Policemen's Benevolent Association Letter of Commendation (four time reci pient) * Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Citation (three time recipient) * Monroe County (PA) District Attorney Commendation * Cambria County (PA) District Attorney Commendation * Delaware County (PA) District Attorney Commendation * Northfield Police Department Chief's Letter of Appreciation * Pleasantville Police Department Chief's Letter of Appreciation * Egg Harbor Township Police Department Chief's Certificate of Commendation (two time recipient) * Egg Harbor Township Police Department Exceptional Duty Award (three time recipient) * Egg Harbor Township Police Higher Education Award * Egg Harbor Township Police Explorer Award * Egg Harbor Township Employee of the Year Finalist * Egg Harbor Township Committee Commendation (three time recipient)
* Egg Harbor Township Committee Certificate of Appreciation * New Jersey Regional Community Policing Institute Letter of Appreciation * New Jersey Chief's Of Police Association Certified Law Enforcement Execut ive PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association South Jersey Investigators Association New Jersey Narcotics Officers Association New Jersey Traffic Officers Association American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors National Tactical Officers Association Delaware Valley Negotiators Association Saint Joseph's University Criminal Justice Alumni Association Rutgers University Alumni Association Northwestern University Traffic Institute Alumni Association 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties The Police Stress Unit of South Jersey New Jersey Law Enforcement Computer Association New Jersey Community Policing Officers Association International Association of Chief's of Police New Jersey Chief's of Police West Point Leadership Alumni Association Sons of Italy, Christopher Columbus Lodge Knights Of Columbus, Saint Katherine Drexel Parish International Police Officers Association, New Jersey Chapter Retired Police Officers Association, Atlantic County Chapter
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