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DAVID P. TOUSIGNANT
Lowell, MA 01852
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OBJECTIVE
To utilize my experience as a professional police officer, educator,
and administrator to lead a
dynamic security department in achieving established objectives
regarding law enforcement
initiatives, and the creation of the best security and public safety
program possible.
EDUCATION
FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA, 1990, 161st Session.
Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA, 1983, Master of Science Degree, Criminal
Justice, Cum
Laude.
Baltimore, Maryland Police Academy, Baltimore, MD, 1977 Certified Baltimore
City
Police Officer.
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 1976, Bachelor of Science Degree,
Criminal Justice,
Cum Laude.
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 1973, Bachelor of Science Degree,
Management.
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2 CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES
BABSON COLLEGE School of Command
Training
BABSON COLLEGE Internal
Affairs/Corruption
BABSON COLLEGE Internal
Affairs/Administration
FBI ACADEMY Executive
Leadership Program
In addition to the above courses, I have in excess of (2000) hours of
advance police training
with the following agencies, Massachusetts Police Criminal Justice
Training Council,
John Jay College of New York, Middlesex County District Attorney's
Office, Boston
Police Department, Baltimore City Police Department, Massachusetts
State Police,
San Diego Police Department, National Law Enforcement Institute,
International Association
of Chiefs of Police.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Rape/Sexual Assault Investigator
Certified Fingerprint Technician
Certified Criminal Justice Instructor
Certified Problem Oriented Policing Instructor
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT, City of Lowell, Lowell, MA, 1981 - Present
Detective Sergeant/OIC-2009-Present- Assigned to Warrant Apprehension
Unit,
Supervising detectives from within the department along with Sheriff'
Deputies assigned to unit. Appointed special U.S. Deputy
Marshall.
Detective Sergeant/OIC-2006-2009- Departmental Personnel and Detail
Office.
Responsible for daily assignments, monitor sick, vacations and all
activity consistent with
the day to day Operations of the Lowell Police Department. Also
entered and filled daily outside jobs regarding construction,
bars, any outside event requesting police officer. Was also
involved in implementing and activating new departmental wide computer
system designed for all above Operations Plannijng
Detective Sergeant 1997 - Present - Assigned to Professional Standards
Division/Internal Affairs as investigator and officer in charge.
Responsible for the investigation of all citizen complaints against police
officers as well as internal departmental investigations regarding alleged
misconduct and improprieties. Prepared cases for presentation by the
City's Attorney at Civil Service Hearings as well as civil and criminal
litigation.
Street Patrol Supervisor 1995 - 1997 - Supervised and directed patrol
officers assigned to me on a daily basis to ensure that the needs of the
public were met. Also responsible to ensure that the actions of my
Officers were in accordance with standard departmental operating procedures
and established laws. Directed and supervised Police Precinct personnel
and interacted with and educated the public with the goal of advancing
Community Policing philosophies.
Detective Sergeant 1993 - 1995 - Directed, supervised and led a staff of
six (6) detectives who were responsible for felony and misdemeanor
investigations and for the overall integrity of an investigation. Further
responsible for ensuring that all legal and departmental policies were
properly followed.
Detective 1983 - 1993 - Conducted in depth felony and misdemeanor
investigations, processed crime scenes to ensure the preservation of
evidence, processed fingerprints, interviewed witnesses and interrogated
suspects, wrote search warrants and subsequent searches
Patrol Officer 1981 - 1983 - Assigned to various areas of the city and
responsible for responding to calls for routine and emergency services.
Conducted preliminary investigations, interacted with those involved in
criminal and civil confrontations as well as other police and public and
private agencies and businesses. Also testified in court at all levels as
required.
BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT, City of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 1977
Patrol Officer assigned to the City's busiest district (Eastern District)
with the responsibility to respond to calls for routine and emergency
services. Special assignments included working in an undercover capacity
for the Street Crimes Unit.
-NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, Northeastern University,
Boston, MA, 1975 - 1976
Patrol Officer possessing full police powers relative to all criminal and
civil offenses perpetrated on University property. Responsible for
responding to calls for routine and emergency services. Interfaced with
faculty, students, employees, and visitors with the objective to promote
positive public relations. Provided instruction and direction to faculty
members, students, and employees relative to the University's security and
safety programs.
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2 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Lowell Police Officer of the Year 1988
Numerous Departmental Awards/Commendations/Citations
Recipient of Lowell Plan Award 1990
Departmental Problem Solving Award/Burglary Investigation
Outstanding Unit Award - Criminal Investigation Bureau
Outstanding Unit Award - Acre Precinct
Outstanding Unit Award - Centralville Precinct
Outstanding Unit Award - School Truancy Unit
Distinguished Service Award Internal Afairs
Exceptional Service Award- I nternal Affairs
Achievement Award - Centralville Neighborhood Action Group
Featured on National Television "A Current Affair"
Featured in Boston College Alumni Magazine
3 ACHIEVEMENTS
Responsible for solving two cold case homicides, ten years and one
year after the crimes
were committed.
Responsible for the recovery of millions of dollars of stolen
property associated with
property crimes.
Organized first Acre neighborhood community issues group at the time
when the precinct
was about to close.
Simultaneously supervised and directed three (3) police precincts
involving separate
neighborhoods.
Designed and implemented procedures for Burglary Investigations for
Lowell Police
Department Community Policing Philosophy.
Assisted in formulating updated policies and procedures for Lowell
Police Department
regarding Professional Standards Division/Internal Affairs.
Organized, wrote and received United States Department of Justice
Grant for Target
Neighborhood Burglary Investigation-Highland's Precinct.
Implemented various diverse programs utilized by Community Policing
in the Lowell
Police Department.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Reilly Elementary School- Member School Site Council
Sullivan Middle School- 4 Year Member School Site Council
Citywide Parents Council- 3 Year Member
Lowell High School- Assistant Indoor/Outdoor Track Coach
1 PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
Local Radio Talk Shows/ Guest
Community Policing
Problem Oriented Policing
Homicide Investigation
University of Massachusetts - Lowell/Instructor(substitute)
Crime Scene Investigation
Homicide Investigation
Problem Oriented Policing
Northeast Regional Police Institute/Instructor
Crime Scene Investigation
Community Policing
Problem Oriented Policing
Lowell Police Recruit Academy/Instructor
Crime Scene Investigation
Community Policing
Problem Oriented Policing
Lowell Police In-Service Training
General Investigation
Problem Oriented Policing
Crime Scene Investigation
Lowell Police Citizens Police Academy
Internal Investigation
Lowell Police Regional Dispatchers Training
Internal Affairs
PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES
"Why Suspects Confess", FBI National Magazine, 1990. Adopted as training
material by
numerous state, federal and county training agencies.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
FBI-National Academy Association
National Association Internal Affairs Investigators
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