Profile * Former Chief of Police with direct oversight of the department's totality of operations to include budgeting, finance and strategic planning utilizing best practices to achieve performance optimization * Offering 30 years' experience with Cook County, progressing from Correctional Officer with Cook County Department of Corrections 1982 - 1985 to rise through the ranks with Cook County Sheriff's Police Department since 1985, culminating in the position of Area Commander, Field Operations. * Excel in consensus building and decision making by developing, coordinating and leading top-performing teams through the use of comprehensive training programs * Multi-site assignments have included US Marshall's Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Chicago Police Department Area 4, directly reporting to cross-functional organizations in support of collaborative initiatives have built a strong network of key relationships throughout Federal, State and local law enforcement and the criminal justice system * Dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and crisis management skills, with background including providing expert testimony as well as prosecuting both Federal and local cases * Bi-lingual fluency in Polish and English * Strong investigation and evidence gathering skills Private Detective, State of Illinois License #115-001123, * Trained in FEMA emergency management procedures have independently consulted on emergency response during 3 major hurricane events for Walgreens and Chicago Mercantile Exchange during NATO protests * Additional experience as 911 ETSB and pension board member Key Achievements * Successfully renegotiated the Police union labor contract while protecting the community from adverse Police Officer layoffs * Administered the effective management of a $6.2 million dollar budget to successfully achieve operational goals and objectives while partnering with the community to identify priorities in the delivery of police services * Garnished state income tax returns to recover past due fines totaling $120,457.00 through the successful implementation of the State of Illinois I-Drop program * Created and implemented a DEA Task Force position that recovered a total of $114,860.00 * Decreased overtime by $65,328.00 * Obtained a Cook County JAG grant of $52,000.00 for gang suppression * Created and published the Schiller Park Police Department Annual Report * Have increased arrests by 76% and reduced Part 1 Violent Crimes by 20% as well as increased citations issued 81% and tows 166% * Strategically created and launched a Meet Your Police Forum, boosting community/public relations * Instrumental in solving cold case homicide and convicting Daniel Escobedo during assignment to U.S. Marshall's Service Task Force, 2002 - 2004 recognized with United States Marshal's Service (15 Most Wanted) Investigative Award * Selected for assignment to Federal Bureau of Investigation Task Force-1996-1999 recognized with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Investigative Award and received * Departmental Commendations (3) * Sheriff's Law Enforcement Award of Merit (2) * Illinois Anti-Car Theft Committee Investigative Award * Unit Citation Award * Honored as Person of the Year (2015) by the Polish American Police Association Anthony C. Brzezniak Career Track Schiller Park Police Department May 2013 - Sep. 2015 Chief of Police - * Dedicated, high-energy law enforcement professional with a proven track record of progressive, responsible and successful experience serving the public. * Provide organizational leadership through management of policies, procedures, rules and regulations to include hiring, firing and disciplinary actions for violations * Reported directly to the Mayor, Village Manager and Village Board to give briefings on departmental conditions or other undisclosed information vital to police operations * Effectively interact in stressful situations at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

Highlights:

• BMC PATROL
• Consulting
• Management
• Training
• Best Practices
• Budgeting
• Complaints
• Financial Industry