-Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Robert Gonzalez, ED.D.

Deputy Commissioner- NYC Department of Correction

Former Deputy Police Chief- NYS Office of the Attorney General,

Former Assistant Professor, St John’s University & Consultant

Assistant Commissioner, NYPD-Retired

1418 Outlook Avenue, Suite#2 Bronx, NY 10465

Email: ad21h0@r.postjobfree.com or ad21h0@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Senior level manager (DOC, NYS-AG & NYPD) with experience in managing personnel in a large municipal agency and academia (Dean, University of Phoenix).

Officer, Supervisor, and Manager with extensive track record in policing, investigations, and neighborhood policing (NYPD).

Accomplished career demonstrating success as an Educator and Administrator in higher education levels. Outstanding track record in assuring students’ success and assessment.

Seasoned in course development and instructional programs with emphasis on Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, and Homeland Security.

Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, research, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and attain results.

Former Assistant Professor at St. John’s University in the Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Homeland Security.

EDUCATION

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, St. John’s University, Queens, NY Completed: 2011

DISSERTATION: A Comparison of Online with Onsite Learning of Undergraduate Students in Behavioral Science and Criminal Justice as related to their Attitudes Towards Computers and Academic Achievement

M.P.S., General Counseling, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Completed: 2000

B.S., Behavioral Science, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Completed: 1997

Certified Police Officer, The New York City Police Department, NYC Completed 1993

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Honored by the NYPD during Hispanic Heritage Event, 2014.

National Latino Officers Association, Outstanding Leadership Award 2014.

Graduated Suma Cum Laude, St John’s University, 2011.

Recipient: DR. James Fyfe Scholarship courtesy of the Police Reserve Association 2011.

Graduated Suma Cum Laude, with Distinction, NYIT 2000.

Awarded Meritorious Police Duty, New York City Police Department 1997.

Awarded Excellent Police Duty, New York City Police Department 1995 & 1996.

ACADEMIC / TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, St John’s University- College of Professional Studies, Queens,

NY 2013- 2022.

Graduate/Undergraduate- Division of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Homeland Security: Teach Global Terrorism, Homeland Security, Critical Incident Management, Police Administration, Police Leadership, Security Investigations, and Public Administration.

Dean, University of Phoenix, Arizona, 2015-2016

College of Security and Criminal Justice- Program Dean (60,000 Students and 1200 faculty)

Concentration on Security, Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice.

Cybersecurity & Security Operations Institute (CSO Institute)- Co-Chairperson

Established, oversee, and manage the institute’s mission.

Adjunct Professor, Monroe College, Bronx, NY 2003- 2019

Assisted in the creation of the School of Criminal Justice- Monroe College. Responsible for identifying potential faculty candidates, course development/assessment, identifying course textbooks for the program, drafting syllabi, and evaluation of faculty performance.

Undergraduate Division: Teach Introduction to Policing, American Criminal Justice, Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Police and Patrol, Homeland Security & Counter-Terrorism, Cyber Crimes, Police Ethics, Research Methods, Community Policing, and Organized Crime.

Adjunct Professor, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 2010-2011

Undergraduate Division: Teach Sociology and Social Problems.

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Hostos Community College- Bronx, NY 2016-2017

Undergraduate Division: Behavioral and Social Sciences Department- Instructor

Adjunct Assistant Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC, NY 2010-2013

Undergraduate Division: Teach Police Training, Seminar on Terrorism, Institutional Treatment, and Investigative Functions

Academic/Tactics Instructor, New York City Police Department- Police Academy NYC 1998-2003

Instructed courses on Police Science, Tactical In-Service Training, and Counter- Terrorism

Instructor, New York Tolerance Center, NYC, NY 2006-2011

Instructed Perspectives on Policing- Racial Tolerance Policing Course

Instructor, Department of Homeland Security/ NYPD NYC 2002-2003

Weapons of Mass Destruction Course and Crisis Management(WMP)

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate Graduate

Homeland Security & Counter Terrorism Seminar on Terrorism

Police Ethics Police and Public Administration

Intro to Police and American CJ Leadership in Policing

Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency Crisis & Critical Incident Management

Sociology and Social Problems Global Security

Police Training Leadership Roles in Police Training

Introduction to Corrections Stress in Policing

Police and the Community Innovations of Organizational Behavior

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deputy Commissioner of Training & Development- New York City Department of Correction (DOC) 2022- Present

Key Advisor to the Commissioner of Correction on all training and educational programs.

Manage all training requests by the Federal Monitor with the agencies consent decree.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of all training and educational programs for the agency.

Maintain liaison with Federal, State, and local organizations/agencies and programs for inclusion in DOC training and educational opportunities.

Agencies accreditation, evaluation, and assessment manager for all issues related to training and education requirements.

Deputy Police Chief of Policy & Planning and Training in the Investigations Bureau- New York State Office of the Attorney General 2021-2022

Act as the key advisor to the Chief of Investigations all matters related to Polices and Training programs.

Manage and oversee the training and various programs and policies for the Investigation Bureau’s Units (Major Investigation Unit, Organized Crime Task Force, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Auto Insurance Fraud Unit, Executive Protection Unit, Special Operations Unit, Sexual Offender Management Unit and Civil Litigations Unit).

Key Police Training & Tactics Advisor to the NYS Attorney General and work as a liaison with DCJS for legal compliance.

Lead the Bureau’s Use of Force Task Force and respond to police and citizen interactions in the field to assist in those investigations.

Pursue national accreditation with CALEA.

Oversee the Assessment of Individual Investigations and career pathways for staff.

Research and recommend training opportunities for investigators and staff assigned to the Investigations Bureau of the AG’s Office.

Manage the Division’s Policy Manual in cooperation with Lexipol and PowerDMS.

Assistant Commissioner, Training Bureau- NYPD, Training Bureau 2014-2015

Senior advisor to the Police Commissioner on all issues related to training and development of a 50,000-person law enforcement agency.

Accreditation Manager for the NYPD’s Training Bureau

Oversaw fiscal responsibility for the NYPD and its over 50 million dollar a year training budget and additional local, state and federal monies relative to training.

Establish partnerships with law enforcement agencies, and professional law enforcement organizations (IACP, PERF, VERA) to assist with the evaluation and development of current and future training programs.

Chairman of the Scholarship Committee to allocate, review and disseminated scholarship opportunities for uniform and civilian members of the New York City Police Department.

Oversaw various units in the NYPD’s Training Bureau; Scholarship, Video, Fiscal, Training Assessment, Instructor Development, Recruit Training Section, Executive Level Development, In-Service and the Graphic Arts and Design Units.

Lieutenant, New York City Police Department, NYC 2003-2014

Commanding Officer of the Special Projects Unit for the Deputy Commissioner of Training. Assessed, evaluated, and research current and future training programs.

Commanding Officer of the Instructor Development Unit. Instructed and certified members of the NYPD to be New York State General Topics Instructors through the Methods of Instruction Course.

Commanding Officer of the Training Assessment Unit. Reviewed, audit and made recommendations for existing training courses in the NYPD.

Integrity Control Officer (Internal Investigations) for the Administrative Support Division-NYPD Training Bureau.

Operations Coordinator, Transit District 12. Chief of Staff and key advisor to the Commanding Officer of Transit District 12 as it relates to human resources, personnel, CompStat and deployment.

Platoon Commander, Transit District 11. Review crime trends and deploy personnel to strategic locations to deter criminal activity (through the use of CompStat). Assign/deploy subordinate personnel, evaluate performance and make staff recommendations for disciplinary, transfer and promotional opportunities under my command.

Lieutenants Benevolent Association- Union Delegate 2004-2008 & 2010-2014

Sergeant, New York City Police Department, NYC 2000-2003

Operations Coordinator to the Commanding Officer of the Police Academy. Responsible for the day-to-day operations in the office of Chief of Training.

Supervised and deployed subordinates during September 11th at and around Ground Zero following the aftermath of the attacks.

Integrity Control Officer (Internal Investigations) in the 24th Precinct.

Patrol Squad Supervisor in the 23rd and 24th Precincts. Responsible for first line supervision of police officers assigned to my patrol squad.

Community Policing Supervisor.

Police Officer, New York City Police Department, NYC 1993-2000

Patrol Officer responsible for responding to calls for service, vehicle and accident investigations, domestic disputes, emotional disturbed persons, missing person investigations, bomb threats, school disputes, quality of life enforcement, vehicle and traffic law enforcement, arrest situations, and precinct responsibilities.

Community Policing Officer and Quality of Life Enforcement Bike Patrol Officer.

Instructor- Policy Academy in the discipline of Police Science.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Strategic Capacity Group, Washington, DC 2020- Present

Commentator, Professional SME for many media outlets in Police Tactics, Training, Use of Force, Crime Strategies, and Community Policing. Networks Include: CBS, FOX, NY1, ABC, PIX11, NEWSMAX.

Member, Long Island Advocates for Police Accountability, 2020-Present

Researcher, Division of CJ Services (DCJS)- New York State- 2018

Advisor, St John’s University Criminal Justice Advisory Board 2018

Member, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)- 2017

Member, ASIS International 2016

Evaluator, NYPD Training Bureau’s Academic Advisory Board-2016

Founder and Consultant, Gonzalez Policing Consultant, LLC- 2015

Advisor, St John’s University Homeland Security Academic Advisory Board- 2014

Member, Internal Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 2013 - Present

President & Vice President, the National Latino Officers Association 2002-2013

Delegate, Lieutenants Benevolent Association, 2005- 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications & Development

Federal Bureau of Investigations- Virtual Currency: Investigations and the Market- Crypto Currency Course- 2022

Recertified Police Officer- Rockland Police Academy- DCJS, 2022

NYS Homeland Security & Emergency Services- State Preparedness Training Center- Initial Response to Active Shooters Course (IRAS)- 2022

Fair & Impartial Policing- Management Certification on Implicit Bias and Procedural Justice- 2022

New York State Department of State- Armed Guard License- 2020

International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFE) June 2019- Chaired a panel titled: “Initiatives to strengthen the identity and legitimacy of intelligence studies as a recognized academic discipline on a global scale”.

Baltimore Police Department- Advisor/Consultant on the Federal Consent Decree on Policing the Juvenile Population- 2019

Center for Homeland Security- Naval Postgraduate School- Faculty Development Workshop (UAPI) 2018

New York State- Fully Carry Firearm Permit- Westchester County-2017

Newark Police Department- Advisor/Consultant on the Federal Consent Decree on Use of Force Tactics- 2017

Robert Gonzalez Justice Training Consultant, LLC 2016-Present

Blue Courage Instructor Certification 2013

International Association of Chiefs of Police- Leadership Course 2013

Project Management Course NYPD Policy and Planning Unit 2013

Active Shooter/Killer Course NYPD 2013

Criminal Investigator Course NYPD Detective and Training Bureau 2013

Online Instruction Certification St John’s University WebCT 2013

Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Federal Air Marshal Course 2012

Plainclothes Training Course- NYPD 2012

Dignitary Protection Course NYPD Intelligence Division 2012

Online Instruction Certification John Jay College, Blackboard Systems 2010

Internal Affairs Bureau- Investigators Course (Police Misconduct Investigations 2010)

Homicide Course NYPD Detective Bureau 2008

Auto Identification Course NYPD Auto Crime Division 2005

Online Instruction Certification Monroe College Angel Systems- 2005

Department of Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction Course 2003

Department of Homeland Security National Incident Management System NIMS and Citywide Incident Management Systems (CIMS) and Command Post Operations 2003

New York State General Topics Instructor NYPD MOI Course 1998, 2003, 2008

NYPD Bike Patrol Officer Certification Course 1996

NYPD Semiautomatic Firearms Qualification Course 1994

New York City Police Department, Recruit Training Program 1993

ACADEMIC/NON-ACADEMIC PUBLICATION/REPORTS

Authored Assessment for the International Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL) for the United States Department of State for the Nigerian Police Force.

o“Best Practices for Training Based on Survey Information for the Transitional Police Force (TPF)”

oDrafted Curricula for the Transitional Police Force Academy in Police Tactics, Use of Force, Ethics & Misconduct, Less Lethal Weapons, Crowd Control Orders, Discipline, and Dignitary Protection.

Dissertation Topic: “A Comparison of Online with Onsite Learning of Undergraduate Students in Behavioral Science and Criminal Justice as related to their Attitudes Towards Computers and Academic Achievement”. ProQuest 2012

“Partner Officer Program”- NYPD’s Field Training Officer Program 2014

“Executive Leadership Guide” NYPD’s Handbook on Police Leadership 2013

“NYPD’s Scholarship Guide” 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014

“NYPD’s Instructor Observation Guide” 2013

DISTANCE LEARNING/VISITING PROFESSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES_

Instructed courses at Hostos Community College- HYBRID online portal 2016

Instructed courses at St John’s University through an online portal (Blackboard & WebCt) 2013- Present.

Instructed courses at John Jay College through an online portal (Blackboard) 2010-2013.

Visiting Professor to the Dominican Republic to instruct courses on Homeland Security, Patrol Operations, CompStat, and Police Ethics 2009.

Instructed Courses on Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism to the St. Lucia and St. Thomas Police via an online instructional platform 2005.

Instructed courses at Monroe College through an online portal (Angel) 2005- Present.

ACADEMIC SERVICE/SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Invited panelist on FOX5 STREET SOLDERS with Lisa Evers to discuss POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRAINING AS A RESULT OF GEORGE FLOYD AND THE DEMONSTRATIONS AND RIOTS IN NYC. Filmed on June 17, 2020 and broadcast on Fox5 on June 26, 2020 at 1030pm.

Participated in a tabletop discussion with the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA-NYPD) on BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND POLICE FOLLOWING THE DEMONSTRATIONS AND RIOTS IN NYC on June 18, 2020.

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- DISBANDING OF THE NYPD’S ANTI-CRIME TEAMS on June 16, 2020 with Nicole Johnson.

Gave SME NY1 on the segment ONE NEW YORK on June 9, 2020 PUSHING FOR POLICE REFORM in New York City as a result of George Floyd and the Riots in New York City.

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- NYPD’S OVERSIGHT AND DISCIPLINE PROCESS on June 5, 2020 with Nicole Johnson as a result of the Protests and Riots in New York City.

“The Killing of George Floyd” criminal justice panelist on Thursday June 4, 2020 Zoom with Vinny Thompson Facebook on the ASKVINNYTHOMPSON.COM

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- NYPD SAYS CRIMINALS ARE WORKING OVERTIME DURING PANDEMIC on April 24, 2020. Made Channel 11 News comment regarding the uptick in commercial burglaries in New York City.

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- CONCERNS ABOUT LARGE PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO COVID-19 on March 10, 2020. Made Channel 11 News comment regarding the dangers of having outdoor events such as the 2020 St Patrick Day Parade event due to exposing parade goers, first responders, and parade participants to COVID-19.

CUNY Graduate Center NYS Bail reform panel televised on CUNY TV- February 26, 2020. Invited panelist to discuss the impact of New York State’s new controversial Bail Reform initiative.

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- “Back the Blue Act” for the federal government to prosecute those who intentionally assassinate a Police Officer in the Line-of-Duty. February 10, 2020.

New York Daily News- February 5, 2020- ONE MONTH TOO SOON TO TIE CRIME SPIKE TO NEW YORK’S NEW BAIL LAWS, SAYS BROOKLYN DA GONZALEZ. Gave SME comments in the above article suggesting we need to give more time to see how the new Bail Reform program effects crime in our communities.

Gave SME PIX11 NEWS- Tessa Majors Murder- gave commentary on DNA evidence regarding the case on February 3, 2020.

Global Alliance Hispanic Law Enforcement Professionals Forum- February 1, 2020. Invited panels to discuss Legislative Provisions and Implications for NYC regarding the new Bail Reform in New York.

NYPD Officers Are Using Less Gunplay and More Physical Force in Encounters, Statistics Show: Daily News December 18, 2019 Reported by Rocco Parascandola. “Dr Robert Gonzalez, a St John’s University Professor and a former NYPD Assistant Commissioner for training, said part of the reason for the increase in uses of force is that cops know they are being watched and are making extra sure to be as thorough as possible”. “Officers suspect these incidents will appear at some point on social media,” Gonzalez said “Cameras are everywhere”.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice- Invited panelist for a Mentorship Program to Criminal Justice Students- November 13, 2019.

Global Alliance Hispanic Law Enforcement Professionals Awards Gala- Invited guest to attend their annual scholarship and awards gala- October 6, 2019.

NYPD Officers Are Using Less Gunplay and More Physical Force in Encounters, Statistics Show: Daily News December 18, 2019 Reported by Rocco Parascandola. “Dr Robert Gonzalez, a St John’s University Professor and a former NYPD Assistant Commissioner for training, said part of the reason for the increase in uses of force is that cops know they are being watched and are making extra sure to be a thorough as possible”. “Officers suspect these incidents will appear at some point on social media,” Gonzalez said “Cameras are everywhere”.

Bombshell Repot Says NYPD’s Disciplinary Process is Secretive, ‘Susceptible to Pressure’: Daily News February 1, 2019 Reported by Rocco Parascandola, Graham Rayman & Thomas Tracy. “Dr Robert Gonzalez, an assistant professor at St John’s University and former NYPD Assistant Commissioner for Training, said the report was “complex: but “lacks the teeth to enforce the recommended changes (and) suggestions.” “The Police Commissioner should now seek support from the Mayor and City Council to get momentum behind this very lengthy review,” he said. “Without their support, it’s not worth the paper it’s written on.”

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