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Personnel Leadership ~ Program Development ~ Media Relations

Budgetary Control ~ Public Safety ~ Collaboration ~ Capital Projects

         Offer a seasoned background in law enforcement spanning crime prevention and response, community relations, field training, patrol operations, information technology, and department administration.

         Approachable, collaborative, and well-versed in all areas of policing; possess 10 years supervisory experience including dealing with internal processes and managing department operations.

         Solid reputation for integrity, decisiveness, sensible judgment, and team-building capabilities.

         Consistently drive unified relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement, court personnel and other related government agencies.

         Adept at media relations, event coordination, internal and external communications, training, policy implementation, staff performance management, succession planning, reporting, and budgeting.

         Polished blend of problem solving, interpersonal, recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and grant writing skills.

City of Lenexa Police Department, Lenexa, Kansas 1993 to Present

Major, Special Projects & Information Technology 2016 to Present

Major, Staff Services Division 2013 to 2016

Lieutenant, Staff Services Division 2010 to 2013

Lieutenant, Patrol Division 2007 to 2010

Sergeant, Patrol Division 2005 to 2007

Corporal, Investigations Division 2004 to 2005

Patrol, Investigations Division 1999 to 2005

Patrol, various units 1993 to 1999

         Direct staff, daily operations, and special projects encompassing Dispatch/Communications, Radio Technicians, Public Service Officers, and Information Technology.

         Previously governed field training program, bike patrol unit, patrol unit, recruiting and hiring, defensive tactics, and professional development program.

         Serve on Advisory Board for ITT Technical Institute School of Criminal Justice.

         Proactively initiated and developed several programs such as Mentoring, Professional Development, License Plate Reader, Body-worn Cameras, and Community Video Partnerships.

         Oversee department grant writing, budget planning and administration, capital improvement programs, and succession planning process.

         Identify training or other initiatives to influence and facilitate measurable improvements department-wide.

         Methodically investigate and respond to citizen complaints regarding staff performance or actions.

         Complete hiring grant reports and associated financial status reports.

         Present testimony and provide information and feedback via panel discussions on body-worn cameras.

         Spearhead technology upgrade projects (e.g. Versaterm 7.5) and manage police department s social media activity by maintaining Facebook account.

         Championed installation, set-up, and user training for currency counter project.

         Presented training and overview sessions on inTime scheduling software to end users and supervisors.

         Appointed by National Fire Protection Association to serve on Tactical Operations for Video Equipment and Cameras Committee.

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Prior Background:

Police Officer, Kennett Square Borough Police Department, Kennett Square, PA

Police Officer, West Chester University Police Department, West Chester, PA

Police Officer, East Fallowfield Township Police Department, East Fallowfield , PA

2016 West Chester University Distinguished Alumni Award

2015 NAWLEE/Motorola Woman Law Enforcement Executive of the Year

2012 City of Lenexa Vision Award

2009 City of Lenexa Innovation Award

2008 Award for Excellence, International Homicide Investigators Association

1992 Officer of The Year for launching first bike patrol in Pennsylvania

1992 Community Service Award

1991 Rookie of the Year

Candidate, PhD in Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE

Master s in Public Administration, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 2002

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice West Chester University, West Chester, PA, 1997

Police Executive Research Forum #59, Boston University, Boston, MA

FBI National Academy #251, University of Virginia, Quantico, VA

Attend regular conferences in law enforcement leadership, ethics, and information management.

Completed extensive, ongoing, and advanced training throughout career covering areas such as: Project Management, Records Retention and Destruction, Education-Based Discipline, Use of Force Investigations, Managing Police Discipline, Field Training, Leadership and Management, ICS/NIMS, and Investigations.

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); Law Enforcement Information Management Section

President & Interim Executive Director, National Assoc. of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)

International Association of Women in Police (IAWP)

Kansas Peace Officers Association (KPOA)

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Chief Greg Nelson (Ret.)

Ralph Andersen & Associates

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Dear Hiring Manager:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Chief of Police opportunity that is currently available with the City of Fort Collins. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I possess solid academic credentials including a Master s degree in Public Administration, proficiency in personnel leadership, and significant experience in department management, media relations, recruiting, hiring, conflict resolution, and succession planning. My sharp blend of communication, strategic planning, and budgeting skills would be absolutely vital as the new Chief of Police. I ve also successfully completed executive law enforcement training through the Police Executive Research Forum and FBI National Academy. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong administrative abilities, advanced talents in team-building, and over 20 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

As a proactive contributor to the Fort Collins Police Department, you will find me to be an ethical, innovative, strategic, and engaged leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, dedication and initiative. I am certain that I am a perfect candidate for this role and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

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