Resident Trooper Sergeant
Resume:
Brian W. Van Ness
** ******* *****, *********, **
adkic1@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
A dedicated, 24-year law enforcement professional with 16 years of supervisory experience, seeking a management position in the security industry in order to fully employ and utilize my education, unique experiences and proven abilities as an accomplished and dynamic leader. Able to multitask during high stress and demanding situations, while triaging priorities necessary to accomplish the overall team objective, with a priority on the safety and welfare of those I am entrusted to protect.
Experience
Connecticut State Police February 1997-present
Resident Trooper Supervisor August 2016-present
Town of Southbury
Commanding Officer of the Southbury Police Department
Personnel Management - Supervise and manage up to 23 sworn officers, 5 FT and 3 PT dispatchers, and 2 civilian clerks, for daily operations. Conduct employee assessments and review performance metrics; Recruit new employees as needed, while maintaining minimum staffing necessary to meet productivity and quality standards.
Budget Management - Oversee and manage department’s $2.4M police budget and $380K dispatch budget (FY2020-2021). Liaison with vendors and track expenditures to ensure most efficient and cost effective utilization of tax dollars.
Review and endorse all department criminal and motor vehicle investigations, check for accuracy, timeliness and attention-to-detail.
Supervise all critical incidents including May 2018 Tornado response and Covid-19 pandemic. Allocate and deploy resources while prioritizing needs to meet or exceed agency mission.
Liaison with Town’s First Selectman and other town departments, provide guidance in regard to areas of mutual concern.
Conduct additional administrative duties including the issuance/denial of town pistol permits, FOIA requests, fleet management, equipment acquisition and maintenance, department training, evidence, record management and social media relations.
Identify and develop policy and procedures for overall efficiency and safety.
Spearhead community relation initiatives to improve and promote agency branding and overall customer service.
Patrol Sergeant Supervisor
Troop G – Bridgeport May 2014-August 2016
Troop A – Southbury July 2004- May 2014
Responsible for the direct supervision of 6-10 sworn troopers assigned to daily patrol functions; rating performance, reviewing incident reports and overseeing case management.
Investigated OSHIR incidents, department accidents, Internal Affairs cases, civilian complaints, and other sensitive and confidential incidents.
Managed troop staffing, sworn and civilian, including Federal Highway Incident Management (HIM) program.
Liaison with local Police Departments, local Superior Courts, Department of Transportation, Bridgeport Correctional Center, Department of Parole/Probation and US Secret Service for Dignitary visits.
Managed numerous administrative duties and report monthly to Commanding Officer.
Assigned as Troop Field Training Officer (FTO) Supervisor from 2008-2014, oversaw and reviewed transition from trooper trainees to patrol trooper; scheduled FTO coverage; provide mentorship.
Prepared operational plans and provided oversight for Special Enforcement projects and initiatives.
Detective February 2002-July 2004
Western District Major Crime Squad – Litchfield/Southbury
Investigated complex criminal incidents including homicides, serious injury assaults, bank robberies, kidnappings, suspicious or untimely deaths, sexual assaults, financial crimes, cold cases and juvenile investigations.
Successfully conducted numerous interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims and suspects.
Prepared numerous affidavits, search and arrest warrants based on detailed investigations and written statements.
Served as alternate on Major Crime Van; processed various crime scenes.
Participated in covert surveillance operations.
Patrol Trooper August 1997-February 2002
Troop A – Southbury
Troop G – Bridgeport
Assigned to patrol highways and towns in troop area enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws; responded to alarms and emergencies.
Conducted arrests for DWI and narcotic violations.
Conducted criminal and motor vehicle accident investigations, submitted detailed reports and applied for arrest and search and seizure warrants.
Provided security for high risk facilities and persons of interest.
Education
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Forensic Science May 1995
Associates Degree – Chemistry August 1995
Specialized Training
Auto Theft, Field Training Officer, Field Training Officer Supervisor, Interview & Interrogation, State’s Attorney Legal Training, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Crime Scene Processing, Criminal Patrol Drug Enforcement, Fairfield County Detective School, Falsified Documents Identification and Investigation, Homicide Investigations, NESPAC NCO School, Missing & Exploited Children, Troop Rifleman, Narcan Training
TASER Training, EVOC Phase I Intermediate Precision Driving School, ICS100, ICS200 and ICS700 Incident Command Systems, Active Shooter Response.
Notable Career Achievements
Connecticut State Police Medal for Meritorious Service
Connecticut State Police Medal for Outstanding Service
Connecticut State Police Lifesaving Medal
Connecticut State Police Unit Citation
MADD Award 1999, 2000
Three-time “Commissioner’s 20” shooting award recipient
Professional Affilations
Member, ASIS International
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