James G. Breletic

Experience

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  City of Clarkston

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2006

  DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE / CHIEF OF DETECTIVES

  Created and implementation the "Get Out of Your Car" program which assisted the police department getting in touch with the businesses and the community.Managed the Criminal Investigative Division, Internal Affairs Unit, and all unsolved murders and high profile cases with a clearance rate of 98% of all criminal cases.Directed staff of 52 including sworn full time police officers, reserve police officers and civilian personnel. Maintained dual authority with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff.Two Accommodations for Appreciation for Outstanding Service and Meritorious Service Award from Clarkston Police Department.Instituted policies, procedures, and accountability practices for records division, court personnel, and the first DUI task force which resulted in safer streets, and a higher arrest /conviction rate for repeat offenders.Enhanced the police department annual fiscal budget with forecasting, asset, and resource utilization programs. Maintained various law enforcement accounts and statistical reporting.Certificate of Appreciation for “The Bridging the Gap Project”, which strives to improve the quality of life in Georgia’s ethnically diverse communities by forming partnerships that overcome cultural barriers and promote understanding between residents, law enforcement, educators, and other service providers.Created and implementation of the "Walk & Talk" program between businesses and the community.Built programs focused on reducing violent crime as well as crimes against persons and property. Show less

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  PEPS Domestic & International Investigations

  Jun 2006 - now

  CEO OF WORLDWIDE INVESTIGATIONS

  Gathered detailed intelligence on cases, investigated civil and criminal complaints, co-sourced investigations and translation resources, and responded to emergency situations.Provided consultation with agencies for the processing of crime scenes related to drugs, computer violations, loss prevention, and fraudulent crimes.

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  City of Lake Park, Georgia

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2019

  Chief Of Police

  District One Training Representative for Georgia Chief Association. Oversaw the entire Police Department. Responsible for all code enforcement, law enforcement record keeping, Terminal Agency Coordinator, training, probation department, and court services.Directed, personnel management, and training for a staff of 9 including sworn full time police officers, reserve police officers and civilian personnel.Established policies, procedures under CLEA and Georgia Municipal Association Standards (no current agency certificate at this time). Initiated accountability practices for records division, court personnel, Police Department which resulted in safer streets, and a higher arrest /conviction rate for repeat offenders.Re-branded the entire Police Department to include new vehicle design, police patch, uniforms, and the entire police station.Enhanced the Police Department annual fiscal budget with forecasting, asset, and resource utilization programs. Maintained various law enforcement accounts and statistical reporting.Built programs focused on reducing violent crime as well as crimes against persons and property.Created and implementation the "Get Out of Your Car" program which assisted the police department getting in touch with the businesses and the community. Show less

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  City of GUYTON

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2024

  Chief Of Police