Experience

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  Kenilworth police department

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Police officer

  Began as a dispatcher and was promoted to the position of Police Officer. While employed as a police officer, I attended numerous training schools and seminars. General duties included care and safety for the residents of Kenilworth.

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  Evanston police department

  Jan 1990 - Aug 2014

  Police officer

  RETIRED-Served the the Patrol, Traffic, and Tactical units- Head of the FOP Bargaining Unit-Served with several multi-jurisdictional Units -Major Crash Team - Mobile Field Force - Riot Control Team*Field Training Officer, *Certified instructor, *Crash Reconstruction, *Evidence TechnicianConduct criminal, motor vehicle and other investigations by securing areas, gathering and preserving evidence, interviewing complainants, victims, witnesses and others involved, taking field notes, collecting photographs, finger prints, affidavits, etc. Prepare affidavits, reports and court cases and present testimony in court for the above. Patrol specific districts on foot or in a police vehicle. Assist in investigating suspicious activities and persons; make arrests for violations of federal and state laws and city ordinances. Respond to emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents, crimes in progress, etc. Respond to complaints; investigate and attempt to mediate conflicts. Investigate traffic accidents, aid injured persons, determine if any criminal offenses have been committed and write appropriate reports. Direct traffic at accidents, fires, public assemblages and at busy intersections as necessary. Patrol parking areas and city streets, issue tickets and summonses for parking and traffic violations. Investigate crimes against persons and property. Maintain uniforms , equipment and weapons in accordance with department directives. Serve subpoenas, arrest warrants, citations and deliver emergency messages. Provide prisoner transport. Deliver court paperwork. Maintain positive public relations while enforcing the law, providing information or otherwise assisting the public. Document all actions in writing as per department and state regulations. Show less

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  College of lake county

  May 2000 - Jan 2010

  Adjunct instructor

  Traffic Crash Investigation (Basic, At-scene, Technical, and Vehicle Dynamics)Drunk and Drugged Driver EnforcementRadar / Lidar Use and Operation

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  Nortaf mcat

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2014

  Team leader - crash reconstructionist

  Team leader for a regional major crash investigation team which responds to multiple jurisdictions for vehicle crashes involving serious or fatal injuries.

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  Kaplan university

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2018

  Adjunct professor

  Online Criminal Justice Professor. In March, 2018, Kaplan University was acquired by Purdue University Global.

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  Herzing university online

  Oct 2010 - now

  Associate professor

  Instructor in the Department of Criminal Justice specializing in terrorism and homeland securityHighly competent and dependable teaching professional with an established reputation in curriculum enhancement and integration of technology into daily lessons. Excellent communicator with strong speaking, writing, research and analytical skills. Proficient in prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner. Highly competent in assessing and evaluating the student’s performances and implementing need based lesson plans to address the weak areas.• Full command on contemporary teaching methods and classroom aids• Proficient in computer programs including MS based applications, Outlook, SPSS and internetAREAS OF EXPERTISE● Lesson Planning ● Student Assessment ● Record Keeping● Classroom Control ● Technology Integration ● Curriculum Development● Online Instruction ● Counseling ● Curriculum Coverage● Student Evaluation ● Course Coordination Also serve as course lead for three courses which include;- Curriculum design- Text evaluations- Research to keep curriculum current up to date Show less

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  Fort lauderdale police

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2025

  Traffic homicide investigator
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  Fort lauderdale police department

  Aug 2014 - now

  Investigate serious automobile crashes resulting in fatalities and serious bodily injuries, as well as conducted felony and misdemeanor hit and run investigations. Perform at-scene investigations, driver and witness interviews, and evidence collection. Prepare cases for trial, consult with prosecutors, and testify in court as expert witness in traffic crash reconstruction. Locate hit and run drivers through investigations and utilize a multitude of public and confidential sources to generate leads. Coordinate with other local, state, and federal agencies as necessary for each case. Write and applied for search warrants. Conduct forensic examinations of cell phones, iOS devices, GPS devices. Obtain and analyze cell phone records and historical cell site records. Download and analyze crash data from vehicles. Serve as 24/7 on-call investigator for department. Typical criminal cases include charges of DUI manslaughter/serious bodily injury, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene, and other criminal traffic violations. Show less

  • Digital Evidence Specialist

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Traffic Homicide Investigator

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2025
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  Purdue university global

  Mar 2018 - now

  Adjunct professor

  Online Criminal Justice Instructor. Specializing in Terrorism and Homeland Security.Develop and manage syllabus materials. Responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair.Responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course. Facilitate Class Instruction. Responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by the University. Evaluate Student Performance. Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades posted on the Blackboard Grade Center.Adhere to Protocol Guidelines. Responsible for participation in any chat sessions as determined by the course.Respond Promptly to Grade Determination. Submits grades for any assignments, discussion board exercises, and exams and course completion. Show less

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  B2 defense

  Jan 2022 - now

  Co-owner

  B2 Defense is a self-defense and security training company.B2defense.com