Steven Cooper

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 1988 - Jul 1993

  Infantry Team Leader

  Key responsibilities included supervising and leading soldiers to accomplish training exercises. Instructed soldiers in basic military skills - land navigation, marksmanship, maintenance, logistics, communications, and medical skills in order to enhance mission readiness. Instructed junior soldiers in critical thinking, problem solving, team building, and leadership skills.

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  York Police Department

  Jun 1996 - Jul 1997

  Police Officer

  Investigates violation, misdemeanor, and felony level offenses, as well as aiding federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies in New Hampshire.

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  Farmington Police Department

  Jul 1997 - Apr 1999

  Patrol Officer/Field Training Officer

  Investigates violation, misdemeanor, and felony level offenses, as well as aiding federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies in New Hampshire. Field Training Officer.

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  NH Department of Safety-Division of State Police

  Apr 1999 - Apr 2021

  Supervisor/Team Leader (Retired)

  Patrol Supervisor, State Police Troop-A Barracks serving the citizens of New Hampshire and visitors. Oversees general law enforcement activities and assists the Troop Commander with the daily operational responsibilities of the troop. Key responsibilities included: Lead areas of law enforcement and operations exercising command level expertise for critical incidents and crisis management events. Collaborate with Troop Commander to set appropriate priorities in patrol duties, establish assignments in the Troop’s area of operations, and manage administrative responsibilities. Mentored and trained Troopers as a Field Training Officer Supervisor. Oversee Troopers performance management and compliance. Liaison between federal, state police, local and county law enforcement agencies. Specific accomplishments included:• Commander-Special Events Response Team (S.E.R.T).• Commander-Permits & License Unit.• Field Training Officer Supervisor. Show less

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  Tier One Response and Operations, LLC

  May 2021 - Sept 2024

  Training and Safety Professional

  As a leader in the industry, Tier One Response and Operations, LLC has set the bar with its unwavering commitment to quality, performance, exceptional customer service, and providing that knowledge and experience to enhance your organization’s preparedness from critical events.Tier One Response and Operations, LLC offers:• A 2-day course in Mobile Field Force Training designed for federal, state, county, and local law enforcement departments to plan, respond and recover from a civil unrest event. • A 1-day course in Command Mobile Field Force Training designed for federal, state, county, and local law enforcement departments to plan, respond and recover from a civil unrest event. • Safety assessments to enhance the protection for your organization and its personnel from man-made, medical emergency or natural disasters. • Active threat training to better prepare organizations for responding and recovering from an active threat such as an active shooter, edge/impact weapon, suspicious package, or terrorism. Tier One Response and Operations, LLC is owned and operated by Mr. Steven Cooper, retired Sergeant/Commander of the New Hampshire State Police Special Events Response Team, and a United States Army Veteran. Training or consulting can be scheduled by calling (603) 767-7447 or by email at tieroneresponseandoperations@gmail.comPlease visit my website at tieroneresponseandoperationsllc.comWe look forward to serving you. Show less

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  NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  May 2021 - Jan 2024

  Stakeholder Liaison

  Provides specialized instruction on all-hazards preparedness, responsible for developing, planning and conducting training to local, state and federal agencies and private sector stakeholders in support of NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Programs. • Coordinates with school districts, colleges, universities and private institutions in developing, planning, training, evaluating and conducting school safety and security assessments. • Works in collaborative manner with school district administration stakeholders and municipalties to provide appropriate training, planning, guidance and assistance to conduct meaningful workshops, training drills, and exercises at the local, state, and regional level using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). • Provides Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E) training to local public school districts, universities and colleges, state and local government employees and Houses of Worship. Show less

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  Manchester School District, Manchester, NH

  Sept 2024 - now

  School Safety Facilitator

  * Work with the Safety Assessment & Intervention Teams within the school district to help prevent school violence using the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) module. * Manage implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOPs) to enhance emergency management protocols including school implementation of required drills and protocols.* Liaise with the police department and other relevent agencies to address safety concerns impacting the school community.* Provide expertise and guidance to the Safety Assessment & Intervention Teams on threat assessments and intervention strategies. * Present updates, findings, and recommendations to district leadership and department heads.* Monitor the confidential reporting portal for incoming reports and alerts.* Certified Level 1, 2 and 3 - Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model. Show less