U.S. Embassy-Jerusalem-Office of Palestinian Affairs-Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert for Palestinian Civilian Police.

Part-time Office of Anti-terrorism Assistance Training Program for Crisis Management, Critical Incident Management. Global and advanced training of personnel included (a) Interdicting Terrorist Activities, (b) Investigating Terrorist Incidents, (c) Preventing Attacks against Soft Targets, and (d) Vital Infrastructure Security.As part of a three-person American team, and often as Team Lead, I performed intense counter-terrorism international training/instruction in Abuja, Nigeria, Amman, Jordan, Bamako, Mali, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Hyderabad, India, Jakarta, Indonesia, Islamabad, Pakistan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Erbil, Iraq and Tunis,Tunisia in a number of specialized subjects.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) focuses on keeping Americans safe by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. Delivering justice and strengthening international police, courts, and corrections systems reduce crime and illegal drugs reaching the U.S.Pakistan, an armed country of 230 million people, is critical to the stability and security in the region. INL works with Pakistani authorities to help them combat violent extremism and expand governance by enhancing the professionalism and capabilities of civilian law enforcement entities and improving public confidence in these institutions. Through training, constructions projects, and equipment, INL helps Pakistan to increase the capacity of civilian law enforcement to maintain law and order and improve the adjudication of complex crimes, like terrorism. INL-Pakistan supports programs that enhance the capacity of Pakistani women to preserve law and order, promote gender equality, and serve as role models in their justice system. As a Senior Executive Consultant, my efforts focused on strategy, education, and the implementation of programs to effect change.A few accomplishment highlights: * Created a Policewomen Center of Excellence state-of-the-art training facility concept in Pakistan.* Designed seminars for prosecutors, judges, courtroom administrators, and police investigators on cooperative prosecutions. * Developed Self Defense Courses designed to certify Policewomen as Master Instructors* As Gender Advisor, coordinated building three policewomen training barracks in Sindh and Punjab.* Orchestrated Crisis Management, Riot Control, and training in Human Trafficking and Drug Interdiction.* Seized enormous weight of narcotics, denying revenue to drug trafficking organizations & terrorist groups. * Managed tens of millions of dollars in police equipment, projects, construction contracts, and commodities.

Executive-level consultant to senior Kurdistan, Iraq government officials. Consultative efforts developed and implemented strategies for police assistance and the development of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior. My leadership and supervision of law enforcement trainees and subject matter experts created a functional police program among civilian, military, and non-government organizations.Notable achievements included developing and designing programs focused on female empowerment. Female self-defense courses included how to prevent violence against women to police throughout Kurdistan. Relationship-building blocks began with a foundation of trust between police officers and citizens through character-based principles.Command personnel collaborations included Provincial Chief of Police, Director of the Provincial Joint Operations Center, Commandant of the Training Command Center, Dean of the Police College, and Director of the Forensic Laboratory.

Incorporated counter-terrorism techniques to detect, disrupt, and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks in Forward Operating Base Airborne and COP Sayad Abad (areas of operation).Obtained the "most successful" designation for Law Enforcement Professional Investigative Surveillance Unit in RC East which reduced INS attacks by 36% from the previous year. Received U.S. Army Commendation of Appreciation, Outstanding Civilian Service Award: 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 1st/503rd Infantry Battalion.

I was contracted by MPRI which was founded by eight former senior military leaders. Acquired in June 2000, L-3 MPRI is a division of L-3 Communications Corporation. L-3 specializes in Command, Control and Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR), government services, training and simulation, and aircraft modernization and maintenance, and has a broad base of electronic systems. L-3 is also a major provider of homeland defense products and services.My contract included leading a team of six (6) Senior Police Advisors at the Habbaniyah Police Training Center, and personally mentoring the Academy Commandant. It carried with it the responsibility of developing a transformative Police Academy Program. The curriculum, policies, procedures, techniques, and the importance of having the community as co-equal partners with the police was stressed throughout the academy training, which resulted in recruits receiving modern 21st century policing procedures and Rule of Law standards.*Training reached over 2,000 Iraq Police recruits who completed an 8 week, certified Police Academy program.Point of reference:L-3 MPRI was based in Alexandria, Virginia. L-3 MPRI's President was retired US Army General Bantz J. Craddock. The CEO was Carl E. Vuono.

Here's a little background on the company. DynCorp formally DynCorp International, was an American private military contractor. The company also provided flight operations support, training and mentoring, international development, intelligence training and support, contingency operations, security, and operations and maintenance of land vehicles. In 2020, Dyncorp was bought by Germantown, Maryland-based defense support services conglomerate Amentum. On April 21, 2021, the DynCorp name was discontinued.* Mentored Commanding General of the Provincial Joint Coordination Center (PJCC) in proven techniques to prevent terrorism. Measurable outcomes included an 18% reduction in terrorist activities.* Original member of the committee dedicated to creating an official policy and strategic planning. Measurable outcomes included DynCorp's International Democratic Policing standards along with a Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT) which were key components of "The Way Ahead".* Spearheaded an overhaul of an obsolete and ineffective Emergency Operations Center.

Contracted to support, mentor, develop and improve the infrastructure and security protocols connected to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, (MINUSTAH).* Instructor of the V.I.P. Protection Team in Port-au-Prince* Mentored the Superintendent of the Commissariat de Jacmel* Created community policing and in-service training programs* Administered self-defense classes for women and children* Significant contributor to the rebuilding and improvement of a community center

Here's a little background on the company. DynCorp formally DynCorp International, was an American private military contractor. The company also provided flight operations support, training and mentoring, international development, intelligence training and support, contingency operations, security, and operations and maintenance of land vehicles. In 2020, Dyncorp was bought by Germantown, Maryland-based defense support services conglomerate Amentum. On April 21, 2021, the DynCorp name was discontinued.* Mentored and advised the Chief of Patrol at the Liberian National Police Headquarters in Monrovia.* Established and implemented administrative and operations patrol procedures for Officers used nationwide.* Crafted new Professional standards based on community involvement and partnership to support the Chief of Patrol.* Primary instructor for patrol techniques, defensive tactics, community policing, and report writing.* Established a citizen's police academy and review board that was held in high regard throughout the community.* Organized an eight-week training curriculum for new recruits which produced 1,200 graduates.

I was humbled and honored to be selected as the First Director of the Connecticut Police Corps Program in 2001. This program was designed to have college graduates become Community Police Officers. I was fortunate to represent my peers, colleagues, and other law enforcement officers in the State of Connecticut during the design phase of this program.A role I took very seriously, I designed a program from the ground up which led to the success of 18 graduating police cadets who went on to serve as Community Police Officers.

As Lieutenant and Commanding Officer of Troop "A" in Southbury, I was responsible for the leadership, professional growth, and community policing performed by 125 sworn officers and civilians spread across 7 towns. I reviewed and approved all internal affairs investigations and served as the point person for all major accidents. Servings as the Police Media Relations contact, I was involved in press conferences, on-camera interviews, and security briefs for public officials.Community policing programs included civilian police academies, toys, food, and blood drives, State Troopers attending community meetings to address concerns by co-developing mutually acceptable solutions to combat crime, as equal partners in community safety.Leadership results:* 75% ability to provide public safety within a bi-weekly budget without overtime costs* 35% decrease in the use of sick time* 21% increase in D.U.I. arrestsPrior to my promotion to Lieutenant:* Master Sergeant (Executive Officer, 2nd in command) at Troop "L" Litchfield and Troop "H" Hartford* Sergeant (Shift Supervisor) at Troop "A" Southbury, Troop "H" Hartford, Troop "F" Westbrook, and* Troop "W" Bradley International Airport* State Trooper "Road Dog" at Troop "A" Southbury & Troop "G" Westport (The Old Troop "G")* Detective as part of the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, Southwest and Northwest Offices* Special Assignments-Save Our Children & Save Our Streets Programs in Hartford & Bridgeport