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Began Employment with the City of Des Plaines
June 1980 - Appointed Department Head December 2003
Education/Training
BS Degree, University of Tulsa
FBI National Academy - 203 Session
Numerous Certifications, and Homeland Security
Training.
Affiliations/Memberships:
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Illinois Association Chiefs of Police
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System
Illinois Tactical Officers Association
North Suburban Police Chiefs Association
Major Case Assistance Team
Greater Cook County Captains Association
Greater Cook County Council of Police Chiefs
Northwest Police Academy
Cook County Urban Area Security Initiative
FBI National Academy Associates
Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System
Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
Job
Responsibilities
The Chief of Police shall superintend the police force
in the City of Des Plaines. The Chief shall devote his
sole time to preserve the peace and order of the City and shall
execute and enforce all orders of the mayor, the city council,
board of police and fire commissioners and the city manager, and
shall be solely responsible for the efficient operation of the
department.
Accomplishments as
a Department Head
Research and develop programs that enhance abilities to
fight crime and eradicate chronic nuisance activity. This
has been accomplished by amending the Vehicle Seizure and
Impoundment Ordinance, Licensing of Residential Properties Used
for Rental Purposes Ordinance to include the Crime Free Housing
Program and the Chronic Nuisance Property Abatement Ordinance.
Improved traffic enforcement through strong
programs that focus on a wide variety of traffic issues.
Traffic safety around schools is emphasized with specialized
enforcement initiatives.
Strong recruitment initiatives have been
established to locate the best candidates to be Des Plaines
Police Officers. Thorough background investigations are
conducted initially and new officers receive outstanding
training. Hiring the best recruits ultimately improves the
quality of service we provide to our community.
Continue strong Homeland Security initiatives
that are consistent with the guidelines established in the
National Incident Management System. DPPD continues to
participate in establishing policy with the Cook County Urban
Area Security Initiative and Cook County Department of Public
Health.
Neighborhood Watch Programs continue to thrive
through Quarterly Beat Meetings. Positive communications
with our citizens has resulted in zero tolerance initiatives
that address crime problems.
A strong volunteer network always assists the
Police Department with a wide variety of issues and special
events that take place during the course of a year.
Future Department
Goals
Develop new crime prevention programs that target awareness
to senior citizens.
Continue to seek new revenue sources through grant funding.
Work with the City Manager's Office in the development of a new
police facility.
Build upon successful partnerships already established to
eradicate crime in the City. |
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