Earl Graves Email & Phone Number

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Spearheading the fourth largest police department in New Jersey, I lead law enforcement and civilian personnel teams tasked with maintaining law and order in a city of 143K residents. In this capacity, I shape and execute the strategic vision and direction, overseeing strategic planning, policy setting, and budget development while presiding over all police operations including human resources, change management, performance management, technology procurement, training programs, vendor management, fleet operations, community outreach, public relations, and program development. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ➣ Serving on a high-performing leadership team of eight department heads responsible for policymaking, budget planning, and strategic planning➣ Stewarding a $48M budget while realizing significant cost savings ➣ Leading a department of ~325 sworn law enforcement officers and 100 civilian personnel➣ Building a culture of transparency, loyalty, and engagement, improving officer retention by 90%+ ➣ Modernizing operations by integrating cutting-edge technology including drones, AI, and cameras ➣ Optimizing resource utilization, replacing outdated fleet equipment with 100+ new patrol cars ➣ Developing innovative training programs, bolstering the skills of 100+ officers➣ Producing a significant reduction in major crimes, a marked decline in recidivism of low-level crimes by piloting the LEAD program, and a sharp decrease in the use of force incidents ➣ Revitalizing the police athletic league (PAL), offering a summer program for 100+ at-risk youth

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Steering administrative operations, I offered leadership and guidance to an investigative team of 40+ officers, detectives, and agents. I also held full ownership of mission-critical training, procurement, budgeting, and vendor relations efforts. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: ➣ Headed the Department of Community Affairs➣ Directing physical security operations across all agency facilities to safeguard 200+ personnel ➣ Oversaw a workforce securing $1M+ in assets in the evidence/property room with zero losses YOY ➣ Commanded the Critical Incident Response Team, ensuring swift and effective responses➣ Stepped up as Acting Chief in the Chief’s absence, managing an investigative squad of 140➣ Designated as the Agency Training Officer, driving the development of robust training programs➣ Championing community outreach and relations, facilitating the Clergy/Citizens Academy program and instructing a team of six providing instruction for 100+ graduates per year ➣ Sustaining an incident-free record, demonstrating exceptional risk management by ensuring the security of court operation and protection of witnesses, prosecutors, and detective court testimonies ➣ Interviewed/selected new detectives to enhance the department’s investigative capabilities➣ Served as an expert witness on Grand Jury proceedings ➣ Administered protection details on high-profile cases➣ Promoted from Detective Lieutenant to Detective Captain to Deputy Chief of Detectives

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Essex County Prosecutor's Office/Superior Officers Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #205

East Orange, New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey

Fbi National Academy, 246Th Session

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba