John Brigandi

Experience

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  New York City Police Department

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Police Officer, Patrol Duty

  Charged with the enforcement and investigation of all laws against New York City in the 101st Precinct (Far Rockaway Queens) and 111th Precinct (Bayside NY).

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  Nassau County Police Department

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2004

  Charged with the enforcement and investigation of all laws against Nassau County in the 5th Precinct (Elmont to Valley Stream). ✔Recipient of numerous commendations and citations for meritorious service. ✔Responded to the needs of a diverse community by providing a high level of courteous and professional service.✔Worked private security for business owners in the planning and direction of protection of the physical environment.✔Consistently met departmental and community needs, using unique, innovative techniques and a teamwork approach. Show less

  • Police Officer, Pistol License Section Investigator

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2004

  • Police Officer, Records Bureau Prisoner Processing

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  • Police Officer, Patrol Duty

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
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  Nassau County PBA

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2014

  Trustee Headquarters Representative/Union Delegate

  Provided leadership for this association whose purpose is to promote professionalism among law enforcement and to protect the rights and privileges of individual employees. Areas of responsibility encompassed employee relations, handling grievances, contract negotiation/administration, new member organizing, EEOC/AAP, and more. ✔Worked collaboratively with FOP in dealing with employee relations issues and assisting officers in disciplinary action representation. ✔Co-Chairman of Election Committee. ✔Authored Records Bureau realignment of the Memorandum of Agreement which resulted in saving the County millions of dollars annually, as well as preserving 24 Police Officer jobs.✔Sat on various committees including OSHA and the Political Action Committee. Show less

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  Nassau County Police Department

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  Technical Supervisor and Drug Recognition Expert Coordinator to the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Office. Responsibilities included training and supervision of hundreds of police officers from NCPD, all villages and cities in Nassau County, New York State Parks Police, and US Parks Police. Licensed by NYS Department of Health. ✔Designed and built the NCPD Central Testing Section Lab used for calibration and maintenance of evidentiary breath testing equipment. ✔Worked closely with both The Nassau County District Attorney’s office and the NCPD Police Commissioner.✔Served as the Quality Control Officer and wrote policies ensuring adherence to the laws of NYS as well as department policies. ✔Recognized as a national expert on breathalyzer testing and DWI arrests, testifying in over 1000 trials and hearings as an expert witness in numerous courts throughout the state. ✔Consistently offered ideas for improving procedures geared toward making the division more effective and efficient.✔Taught classes in the NCPD Police Academy and wrote several lesson plans for multiple subjects.✔Awarded the Life Time Achievement Award by MADD. Show less

  • Technical Supervisor

    Feb 2004 - Jan 2014

  • Police Officer, Pistol License Section Investigator

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Accerlerated Services & More

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2020

  President/Director of Security, Theresa Caputo, "The Long Island Medium”

  Coordinate and supervise security operations for Ms. Caputo’s local New York appearances including executive personal protection and facility security. ✔Provide physical protection and on venue security during high threats.✔Develop and implement security plans to protect staff, reputation, and assets.✔Provide dignitary and executive protection for high profile visitors.✔Perform facility location risk assessments including safety and vulnerability evaluations.

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  Alcohol & Drug Experts Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  President

  Served as an industry expert and provided consultation, trial preparation and expert testimony in DWI trials for Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. ✔Made television appearances for The Rachel Ray Show and Dr. Oz Show performing roadside sobriety testing and discussions on the effects of alcohol on the body.

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  GreenRock Development Group, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Construction Manager & OSHA Safety Officer

  Directly responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all project-related activities for this residential and commercial construction company. Accountable for the entire construction process including construction management, scheduling, budgeting, production, scheduling and phasing, regulatory authorities, purchasing, quality control, safety, and customer satisfaction. Managed employees and project subcontractors.✔Oversaw all aspects of construction management projects from project award to client move-in. ✔Maintained clear communications and positive relations with clients and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution. ✔Negotiated contracts with subcontractors including scope of work, timeframes, pricing, and site improvements. ✔Monitored progress of projects and performed regular inspections to ensure that project plan including budget, schedule and quality were maintained. Ensured conformance with project design and client expectations. ✔Consistently completed projects on time, within budget parameters, and in accordance with client specifications. Show less