Paul Ames Email & Phone Number

Salem, Ma

Commanding Officer of the Professional Standards Unit and Academy. Liason to the civilian Police Review and Advisory Board. Utilizing innovative approaches such as Alternative Resolution and mediation for citizen complaint investigations which has increased both citizen and officer satisfaction and improved officer performance. Developed best practices surrounding the mental health consequences of delusional disorder and the impact on the complaint investigation process. Leading the development of trauma informed approaches, policies and resiliency training for the department. Regional Coordinator of the Crisis Intervention Team

30 year veteran of the department responsible for policing the 5th most populous city in Massachusetts. Over 19 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, overseeing a wide range of departmental units, including patrol operations, investigations, and tactical operations. Conducted numerous Active Shooter Training Scenarios with hospital, city and private industry stakeholders. Selected accomplishments include: • US Attorney’s Multi Disciplinary Threat Assessment and Information Working Group member• Focused Deterrence and Smart Policing Initiative executive committee member• Coordinator of regional Crisis Intervention Team• UASI Urban Shield SWAT exercise coordinator of 5 sites to test the core competencies of the area SWAT Teams 2011, 2012• Attended Northeast Public Safety Anti-Terrorism Executive Seminar in Israel 2010• Certified trainer in firearms, use of force and street level drug distribution• Planning and execution of complex security plans, including the 2007 National Bio-Technology Conference, presidential and foreign dignitary visits, 2004 Democratic National Convention, 2005 Army 230th Birthday Celebration, and annual Caribbean Festival• Testimony established case law on the use of expert witness testimony in street level drug distribution cases

Boston University, Executive Strategic Management, Class 67

Certificate-National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, Cohort 14

Education record

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Management