David Reach
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Professional Profile:
Over 35 years of progressive law enforcement and investigative experience with a strong background in tactical leadership, policy development, instruction, and crisis resolution. Demonstrated ability to liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement officials. Dedicated life long learner with over 6,000 hours of advanced law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and firearms training.
Summary of Qualifications:
Proven Leadership: Organize, train, and build multijurisdictional and diverse teams
Effective Management of People and Resources: Development of personnel to maximize performance towards a stated objective
Tactical Instructor: Qualified instructor of firearms and defensive tactics
Core Competencies
Leadership - Incident Command - Tactical Command - Physical Threat Assessments
National Incident Management System - Risk Analysis
Defensive Tactics - Policy Development - Training Development and Delivery
Site Surveys - Security Consulting - Firearms Instruction
Work Experience:
Roswell Police Department (1991 – July 2022)
12 hour rotating schedule 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Sergeant (2010 – 2022)
Supervise, direct, and develop squad of 12 officers to improve performance towards departmental goals
Lead briefings to communicate essential information regarding intelligence and pattern analysis
Write and compose policies for development and direction of peer support team to minimize affect of stress created by traumatic incidents
Oversee and approve incident, use of force, and pursuit reports daily to determine level of performance and recommend resources to counter the problem
Provide formal and informal feedback and recommendations to subordinates through a structured evaluation process.
Collaborate with training unit to develop and improve officer performance
Schedule officers to ensure proper coverage and accountability
Build positive relationships with citizens and businesses in diverse community
Department armorer for Glock, Beretta, Remington, and all AR-15 platforms
Led squad of investigators in Criminal Investigations Division
oAssigned cases based on analysis and provided direction and leadership towards successful prosecution
oCommunicated to command staff regarding ongoing cases
Swat team member (1996-2015)
oIntegrated and directed 32 multijurisdictional operators into cohesive unit as a Swat Commander while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in uniform patrol
oEstablished and successfully implemented policies for high risk and critical incidents
oDeveloped, oversaw, and trained counter snipers as sniper team leader
oConducted operations for critical incidents as tactical commander, team leader, sniper team leader, and operator
Master Police Officer (2000 – 2010)
Educated and evaluated new recruits as Field Training Officer
Liaison between supervising management and employees/officers
Recognized as valuable law enforcement instructor with emphasis on firearms and defensive tactics for multiple agencies throughout the state of Georgia
Patrolled community daily to assess needs, criminal trends, and document and investigate crimes
Police Officer of the Year (2008)
Narcotics (1991 – 1999)
Maintained undercover status to infiltrate drug organizations
Coordinated and cooperated on cases with other agencies including Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, United States Secret Service, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Recognized as physical surveillance expert
Conducted physical and electronic surveillance to the furtherance of prosecution of criminal organizations
Fellowship Bible Church (2015 – Current)
Safety Team Member
Conduct physical security assessment of existing and new church structures and grounds to ensure a secure environment by adjusting and improving policies and procedures
Increased physical security system and uniformed police presence
Upgraded electronic surveillance to improve security for structure and occupants
Assisted in development of presentation of security measures to church staff and other area church staff
Lead training for safety and incident response to emergencies, including natural disasters, active shooters, medical emergencies, and child abduction
Serve as armed barrier and as a reactive counter to an armed assailant
Education
Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, Columbus State University (2018)
oConcentrated classes in Terrorism Response by Public Safety Managers, Strategic Approach to Homeland Security for Public Safety Administrators, Critical Incident Management, Strategic Planning and Policy Development
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science, National Louis University (2001)
Specialized Training:
General Instructor
Firearms Instructor (hand gun, shot gun, rifle, submachine gun)
Defensive Tactics Instructor (hand to hand, baton, OC pepper spray, Taser, less lethal impact munitions)