Kent Munsterman

Experience

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  College of DuPage Police Department

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2014

  Initiated successfully investigated several large-scale financial crimes fraud rings involving more than two hundred and fifty individuals.Requested to be a presenter at multiple state and regional conferences on the topic of fraud investigations. Awarded the “I am COD” award in 2013 for outstanding employee of the year.Analyzed, organized, and operationalized large volumes of complex and detailed information.Prepared highly-detailed search warrants, subpoenas, and case reports. Coordinated, conducted, and supervised investigative operations, including the execution of search warrants.Prepared and presented detailed case information to prosecuting attorneys and presented courtroom testimony.Served as liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.Participated in a temporary duty assignment with DUMEG (DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group).Conducted employment-related background investigations. Show less Provided field training, oversight, and supervision to probationary and part-time police officers. Served as a mentor to coworkers. Consistently led all patrolmen in self-initiated contacts and criminal arrests.Participated in 2008 Presidential Election night, Chicago, ILEAS callout (Englewood, Chicago, IL).Worked in collaboration with DUMEG (DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group) in the execution of drug-related search warrants.Conducted regular use-of-force training related to the use of Taser as a Taser instructor. Show less

  • Acting Patrol Sergeant / Investigations Supervisor

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Detective

    Jan 2012 - May 2014

  • Patrol Officer

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2012
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  College of DuPage Police Department

  Aug 2016 - now

  Responsible for the oversight of Patrol and Investigations Divisions. Enhanced organizational professionalism, performance, capabilities, legitimacy, and accountability. Coached, mentored, and continuously developed next-generation department leadership.Developed and facilitated multiple innovative community outreach programs that have garnered high levels of engagement and participation, enhancing community awareness and preparedness, resulting in opportunities for relationship and trust building. Overhauled the agency's field training manual enhancing its utility as a guide for training highly competent probationary patrol officers. Overhauled the agency's training curriculum to optimize preparedness and organizational capabilities. Introduced quarterly tabletop exercises for patrol staff designed to enhance understanding and decision-making related to the management of high-risk, low-frequency incidents. Collateral assignment as an Emergency Management Coordinator. Developed a comprehensive all-hazards emergency operations plan for the College. Coordinated and facilitated several college-wide emergency management exercises. Instrumental in the law enforcement accreditation process as a policy writer and accreditation manager. Assigned to Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Mobile Field Force as an Operations Leader. Provide support for operations planning and incident management. Provide leadership for dozens of officers from law enforcement agencies across northeastern Illinois. Participated in 2022 VPOTUS visit and provided support in incident command post following Highland Park active shooter incident. Assigned to the Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigations Team, Incident Management Assistance Team. Provide emergency management support to municipalities across DuPage County during and after incidents. Show less

  • Chief of Police

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Lieutenant

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2023
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  Suburban Law Enforcement Academy

  Sept 2017 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Develop strength training-related programming for recruit police officers that accommodate all levels of fitness experience. Provide detail-oriented, evidence-based strength training coaching and instruction that enhances efficiency and mitigates the potential for injury.