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Michael R. Perrone Resume_Redacted — File 25-1480
Somerville Police Department, Patrol Operations | Somerville, MA
Patrol Division Supervisor (Patrol Sergeant)
4/2017 – 2/2018
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Managed the deployment of officers across designated geographic zones, supervising performance, addressing deficiencies, and
recognizing exemplary service.
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Monitored radio communications to maintain awareness of patrol activities and performed regular field checks.
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Coordinated training and professional development opportunities for officers to enhance career progression.
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Led incident command during emergencies, directing operations to safeguard officer and public safety.
Somerville Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division | Somerville, MA
General Detective
2/2016 – 4/2017
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Conducted detailed crime scene examinations and evidence collection, leveraging advanced interview and interrogation techniques
to gather key information from various parties involved.
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Executed search and arrest warrants, ensuring legal compliance and procedural accuracy.
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Collaborated closely with prosecutors to strategize investigative approaches and prepare effective court presentations.
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Developed confidential sources to enhance intelligence on ongoing and future criminal activities.
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Led undercover operations that successfully identified and apprehended suspects.
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Supported victims, witnesses, and accused individuals in accessing mental health and substance abuse treatments.
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Engaged in multi-jurisdictional collaborations on significant criminal cases, enhancing investigative reach and impact.
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Delivered presentations on case progress and crime trends during Crime Stat meetings to inform and update law enforcement
strategies.
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Performed comprehensive background checks on candidates applying to the Somerville Police Department, ensuring high
recruitment standards.
Somerville Police Department, Patrol Operations | Somerville, MA
Assembly Row Neighborhood Policing Unit
11/2014 – 7/2015
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Served in multiple roles including Patrol Officer, Community Police Officer, and Investigator to promote public safety in a densely
populated urban area.
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Developed SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment) models to proactively address and resolve public safety concerns.
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Generated detailed Field Interview and Observation (FIO) reports to track suspects, documenting their activities and behaviors.
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Collaborated with the Crime Analysis Unit to share vital intelligence with other officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Established and maintained strong partnerships with local businesses and community members to enhance crime prevention efforts.
Patrol Officer
2/2011 – 1/2016
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Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, administered medical aid, secured crime scenes, interviewed witnesses, effected
arrests, and prepared incident reports.
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Managed detainee processing, identified crime hotspots, and led high-visibility patrols to deter criminal activity.
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Engaged in "Smart Policing" initiatives by conducting field interviews and creating intelligence reports to enhance safety measures.
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Collaborated with external agencies to share intelligence, contributing to the identification and apprehension of suspects and high-
risk individuals.
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Provided mentorship for at-risk youths, offering guidance to divert them from criminal activities.
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Employed community policing methods during patrols to strengthen community relations and enhance public trust.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fidelity Investments, The Crosby Company, Salem, NH |Trust Administrator and Senior Operations Analyst | 12/2006 - 2/2011
MFS Investment Management, Boston, MA | Asset Control Specialist II | 6/2005 - 12/2006
Fidelity Investments, FPCMS, Boston, MA | Senior Operations Analyst, Position and Bank Reconciliation | 9/2003 - 6/2005
EDUCATION
M.A. in Criminal Justice, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, February 2020 (4.0 GPA)
Graduate Certificate in Security Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, August 2018
B.S. in Business Administration, Rivier University, Nashua, NH, May 2003
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Leadership and Supervisory Training
FBI-LEEDA 4th Culture and Diversity Institute, Haverhill, MA, March 2024
Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders, John Guilfoil Public Relations Academy, April 2023
Police Budget Seminar, Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., Burlington, MA, May 2022
Reimagining Policing: Strategies for Building Community Relations that Last, National Criminal Justice Training Center, August
2021
FBI-LEEDA 453rd Executive Leadership Institute, Hampton, NH, November 2021
Meta-Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Center for Public Leadership, Somerville, MA, April 2021
Strategic Development for Police Agencies, Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., Somerville, MA, February 2021
FBI-LEEDA 552nd Supervisor Leadership Institute, Duxbury, MA, January 2020
FBI-LEEDA 459th Command Leadership Institute, Medford, MA, January 2020
Leading Generations in the Workplace Certification, LHLN, Worcester, MA, September 2019
First Line Supervisor Training, Municipal Police Training Committee, Reading, MA, June 2017
Labor and Human Resources Training
Responding to Accommodation Requests, MCAD, Boston, MA, Boston, MA, May 2024
Injured on Duty for Public Safety Managers, Municipal Police Institute, July 2023
Labor Relations for Public Safety Managers, Municipal Police Institute, April 2023
Management Rights for Public Safety Managers, Municipal Police Institute, April 2023
Background Investigation Training, Somerville, MA, November 2016
Personnel Investigations Training
Conducting Internal Discrimination Complaint Investigations, MCAD, Somerville, MA, February 2024
Internal Affairs Personnel & Union Officials Training, Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., Medford, MA, January 2022
Conducting Internal Affairs Investigations, Municipal Police Institute/APD Management, Woburn, MA, June 2021
Untruthfulness in Law Enforcement, Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., Somerville, MA, April 2021
Use of Force Investigations for Police Supervisors, Massachusetts Police Institute, Woburn, MA, March 2021
FBI-LEEDA Internal Affairs Certification, Hampton, NH, November 2020
Investigative Training
Sexual Assault Investigator Certification, Municipal Police Training Committee, Maynard, MA, June 2018
Trauma Informed Law Enforcement Training, Cambridge Police Department, Cambridge, MA, December 2017
Homicide Investigation Training, New England State Police Information Network, Franklin, MA, September 2017
Breaking and Entering Evidence Recovery Training, Municipal Police Institute, Acton, MA, October 2016
NEMLEC Police Foundation Criminal Investigator Training Course, NEMLEC, Chelmsford, MA, March 2016
The Reid School of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation, Tewksbury, MA, January 2016
Cognitive Interview Training by Prof. Edward Geiselman (UCLA), Quincy, MA, November 2015
Basic and Advanced Search Warrant Training, Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Woburn, MA, January 2015
Other Police Training
Massachusetts Public Records Law, Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., October 2021
E911 and Dispatch Certification, APCO Institute, Maynard, MA, March 2020
De-Escalation Training, Sig Sauer Academy, Epping NH, October 2019
Explosive Threat Assessment Training, Center of Non-Verbal Communication, Somerville, MA, July 2017
MPTC Field Training Officer Certification, Municipal Police Training Committee, Canton, MA, June 2015
Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) Certification, Community Outreach, Help, and Recovery Unit, Somerville, MA, October 2014
Spanish for Police Officers, Somerville, MA, March 2014
Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Instructors Course, Tufts University, Medford, MA, October 2013
National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program, Safe Kids Worldwide, Braintree, MA, September 2013
Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Academy (16TH M.P.O.C.), Reading, MA, July 2011
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ACADEMIC AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, School of Criminology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, May 2020
Cup-O-Joe Award (Mayor’s Award), City of Somerville, April 2019
Unit Citation Medal, Somerville Police Department, December 2015
Life Saving Medal, Somerville Police Department, July 2015
Chief’s Letter of Commendation, Somerville Police Department, April 2014
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Youth Academy Director, in charge of curriculum development, staffing, advertising, funding, and the overall supervision of
instructors, Somerville Police Department
Instructor, Rape Aggression Defense, Tufts University and Somerville Police Department
Child Passenger Safety Program, Somerville Police Department
Field Training Officer, Somerville Police Department
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Intelligence Sub-Committee Member, Somerville Police Department
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Education/Training Sub-Committee Member, Somerville Police Department
Former Member and Treasurer, Somerville Police Department Honor Guard