Rob Severance Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided executive leadership and direction for a midsize full-service municipal police department with 85.5 FTEs and a $13.6 million operating budget.Developed policies and proofs of compliance for each of the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices to achieve the "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" award.Implemented Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS), CompStat, and community outreach programs, which contributed to a 55% reduction in Part I Crimes.Strengthened regional partnerships and implemented mutual aid agreements and protocols.Served as Director of Animal Services, Code Compliance, Court Security, Housing Agency, City/County Transportation, Regional Airport, and City Marshal's Office.Conducted community meetings and council presentations to implement the International Property Maintenance Code.Worked with labor representatives to adopt alternate shifts and improve staffing efficiency by 20%.Established Community Services Unit, Crime Analysis Unit, Professional Standards Unit, Police Reserve Force, Shared Leadership Team, Chisholm Trail Intelligence Group, Citizens Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol, Programa Unidos, Public Safety Cadets, High School Internship Program, and Teen Police Academy.Coordinated mutual aid assistance from more than 120 local, state and federal officers providing response and recovery for an EF-3 tornado that caused an estimated damage over $18 million to 700 homes and other property.Directed police operations during open carry and animal rights demonstrations.Provided oversight of security for government facilities and dignitary protection for local, state, federal, and international elected officials.Recipient of the 2014 Innovation Award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association for achievements in enhancing technology, reorganizing the department for greater efficiency, and implementing new programs.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as the chief administrative officer of the Cleburne City Marshal's Office, a separate and distinct law enforcement agency, while concurrently serving as Police Chief.The City Marshal and deputies serve as peace officers of the city with full police authority in the exercise of assigned duties.Deputies assigned to Code Compliance are responsible for the inspection, improvement, and rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises.Deputies assigned to Court Security are responsible for safeguarding judges, court personnel, the public, and court facilities.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided strategic leadership and direction for several City departments/divisions while concurrently serving as Police Chief.ANIMAL SERVICES (Dec 2012 - Present)5 employees, $583K budget,Animal control authority and animal shelter.CODE COMPLIANCE (Jan 2018 - Present)3 employees, $364K budget,Enforcement of ordinances to maintain the health, safety and sanitation of the community.COURT SECURITY (Oct 2023 - Present)1 employee (pt), $20K budget,Security for judges, court personnel, citizens and court facilities.CITY/COUTY TRANSPORTATION (Oct 2013 - Oct 2014)22 employees, $1.8 million budget, 19 buses,Commuter bus route into downtown Fort Worth and demand-response curb-to-curb public transportation throughout Johnson County (11 cities, 159,990 population, 734 square miles), Intermodal Depot and Amtrak Station.REGIONAL AIRPORT - KCPT (Oct 2013 - Oct 2014)5 employees, $1.7 million budget,General aviation facilities and services for corporate, private and aeromedical aircraft. HOUSING AGENCY (Dec 2012 - Jan 2018)2 employees, $1.4 million budget,HUD grant program to assist the elderly, handicapped and families of very low income to obtain reasonable housing that is safe, decent and sanitary.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as the chief operating officer and second-in-command of the administrative branch of city government during a leadership transition.Full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City including overseeing assigned departments and divisions.Provided direction to assigned staff on implementing City Council policy.Provided strategic leadership and direction for Human Resources, Risk Management, Police and Fire Civil Service, Parks and Recreation, Information Technology, Airport, Conference Center, Library, Museum, Golf Course, City Marshal’s Office, three Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, economic development and other projects.Evaluated and scored seven proposals for engineering services and two proposals for grant administration services for a public infrastructure project through the Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant Program.Negotiated annexation boundaries with two neighboring cities.Served on the budget team and audit committee.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of city government for a home-rule municipality consisting of 320 full-time employees and 134 part-time employees with a $75 million operating budget.Provided critical management and leadership for change in a dynamic environment.Unanimously praised by City Council for effectiveness in implementing improvements to transform the culture of the City toward becoming more customer service and team oriented.Discussed a municipal management district proposal with a large developer and directed research by staff and consultants.Implemented a community events calendar planning process.Participated in early planning of a $25 million professional league baseball stadium and retail/entertainment complex. Recommended contracting a manager with extensive experience in public-private partnerships and economic development. On November 3, 2015, voters approved a 1/2 cent sales tax to fund the project.

Keene, Texas, United States

Criminal Justice Management

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided direction and leadership for 101 employees and 57 volunteers, including Youth Services, Crime Prevention, Burglary Task Force, Intense Mobile Patrol Against Crime Trends (IMPACT) Team, Problem Solving Unit, Reserves, and Citizens on Patrol.Managed a $1.7 million budget as the Division Commander (Lieutenant) over the Community Services Division.Second-in-command to the Assistant Chief over the Investigative Services Bureau ($5.6 million budget).Utilized real-time crime intelligence to target crime trends in identified geographic areas with a high-intensity police response, resulting in a 33% decrease in burglaries.Directed campus police services for Grand Prairie ISD - 26,510 students, 3,200 employees, 46 facilities.Enhanced public-private partnerships and strengthened working relationships with other City departments, intergovernmental, regulatory and other outside agencies, various public and private groups, and members of the community.Coordinated implementation of Citizens on Patrol, Volunteers in Police Service, Grand Prairie Police and Clergy Coalition, Apartment Managers Group, Crime Free Multi-Housing, I-20 Business Crime Watch, enhanced Citizens Police Academy, Teen Academy, and Explorer Academy programs.Collaborated with City Housing, Finance, Code Compliance, City Attorney, and community members to address illegal gambling devices, prostitution, human trafficking, and quality of life issues.Implemented criminal investigation training and participation in a regional gang intelligence coalition for School Resource Officers.Partnered with school district, community groups, non-profit organizations, and other agencies to reduce underage drinking and support youth driving safety.Reviewed interlocal agreement and identified $25,000 accrued revenue.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Served as Watch Commander (Lieutenant) over Patrol shifts, second-in-command to the Assistant Chief over the Field Operations Bureau, and Acting Assistant Chief during his absence.Provided leadership and direction for all Sergeants and Officers assigned to sectors and beats, Traffic, Crime Scene, K-9, and Field Training Officers.Served as agency liaison for Super Bowl XLV Joint Operations Center and coordinated a multi-agency response to a bomb threat.Conducted patrol staffing analysis and developed alternate schedule to reduce overtime.Graduate of Grand Prairie City Manager Tom Hart's Investing in Leadership Enhancement and Development (iLEAD) mentoring program for leaders in public sector management.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided management and direction for one of the largest and newest municipal jails in North Texas, consisting of 36 personnel, 103 average daily population, 211 inmate capacity, with a $2.5 million budget.Second-in-command to the Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau.Initiated daily inspection protocols to enhance health and safety.Implemented online training and adjusted scheduling procedures to reduce overtime costs.Coordinated with Dallas County and Tarrant County Juvenile Boards to certify Juvenile Processing Office.Provided orientation to new civilian manager.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Supervised two hostage/crisis negotiator team leaders and their teams as a collateral duty assignment.Provided emergency management, communications and intelligence support to the SWAT Commander.Improved operational capability of negotiation teams through enhanced training and equipment, resulting in the successful resolution of 26 critical incidents.Graduate of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) SWAT Supervision and Command Decision Making course and Public Agency Training Council (PATC) Legal and Liability Management for Tactical, SWAT and Emergency Response Operations course.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Supervised all recruiting and background investigations, training academy, and firearms range.Implemented leadership, ethics, and civil liability training programs, and drafted diversity recruitment plan.Provided an in-service training program for all sworn members of the department.Increased training classes by 43 percent and reduced expenditures by 52 percent.Facilitated Texas Commission on Law Enforcement inspections and Academy Advisory Board meetings.Planned and coordinated out of state recruiting and testing at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.Recipient of the City’s Group Achievement of the Year Award for exceeding recruiting and hiring goals (2007).Graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) Administration and Management of Training course and Public Agency Training Council (PATC) Hiring & Background Investigations course.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Supervised regular patrols, police operations during special events in the city’s entertainment district and lake parks, shelter security for evacuees from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, and patrol operations during the 2004 Breeder’s Cup World Thoroughbred Championship.Successfully commanded flood evacuation of a 103-unit mobile home park (2006).Inaugural recipient of the Sergeant Greg Hunter Supervisor of the Year Award presented by the Grand Prairie Police Association (2005).

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Participated in detailed investigations, sworn witness statements, suspect confessions, filing of criminal charges, writing of search and arrest warrants, and undercover operations.Concurrently served as a member of the department's CALEA Accreditation Team.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Provided law enforcement services in various assignments including Patrol Officer, Traffic Accident Investigator (Collision Reconstruction), Drug Recognition Expert, Academy Instructor, and Field Training Officer.Recipient of the Police Officer of the Year Award (2002).

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Non-sworn criminal investigation evidence specialist with concurrent service as a Reserve Police Officer.Completed comprehensive field investigations at scenes of homicides and other crimes, submitted detailed written reports and testified as an expert witness.Recipient of the Civilian of the Year Award (1992).

Grand Prairie, Texas

Sales, warehouse maintenance, advertising & marketing

251St Session, Leadership Development

Activities and Societies: CJ-5030 Executive Leadership; CJ-5610 Constitutional Law and Policing: Trends, Analysis, and Application.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Professional Development

The Master of Arts in Professional Development provides a broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum from the fields of business.

Graduate Certificate Of Achievement, Criminal Justice Education

A program in Criminal Justice Education is offered at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, to students enrolled in the National Academy.

Bachelor Of Arts And Science (Bas), Criminal Justice, Communication

Associate Of Arts And Science (Aas), Liberal Arts

Certified Public Manager (Cpm)

The Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) program is the flagship program offered by Texas State University’s William P. Hobby Center.

New Chief Development Program (Ncdp) 41St Session

The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas is a nationally recognized Institute offering premiere professional.

Leadership In Police Organizations (Lpo)

Hosted by Plano Police Academy in Plano, Texas. The Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) training program is based on a behavioral.

Crime Free Multi-Housing Train-The-Trainer Certification

Hosted by City of Surrey, BC Canada (near Vancouver). The International Crime Free Association is a partnership between law enforcement.

Swat Supervision And Command Decision Making

Hosted by Collin County Law Enforcement Academy in McKinney, Texas. This course is designed to expose police supervisors to contemporary.

Fema Independent Study Program

EMI serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance the capabilities.

National Criminal Justice

PATC is the largest privately held law enforcement training company in the nation offering a curriculum of over one hundred topics.

Effective Supervisory Practices - Better Results Through Teamwork

Presented by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) using course materials from International City/County.

Administration And Management Of Training

The Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA), part of the Center for American and International Law, is one of the nation’s.

Conflict Resolution And Mediation

The Law Enforcement Mediation Program is designed to strengthen the problem-solving and mediation skills of law enforcement officers.

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