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Salvatore F. Fusco Jr.
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent leadership skills; Great interpersonal skills; Utmost Professionalism; Determined; Self-motivated; Good
organizational skills
EXPERIENCE
Somerville Police Department
Patrol Commander/ Supervisor October 2022 to Present
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Oversee operations of the Last Half Division
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Responsible for immediate supervision of all officers under my command
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Ensured that subordinates comply with the Department’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
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Assign officers to directed patrol areas
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Perform administrative duties such as logging sick time and vacation requests
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Assist victims of Domestic Violence with filing for an Emergency Protection Order
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Resolve conflicts between police and citizens
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Speak with citizens regarding their concerns or complaints
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Provide supervision and guidance to patrol officers and 911 dispatchers
Traffic/Hackney Sergeant Feb. 2022 to Present
Feb, 2020 - Feb, 2021
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Provided immediate supervision to subordinates
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Engaged in selective enforcement of motor vehicle violation
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Applied for State Traffic Safety Grants
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Administered Traffic Safety Grants and filed paperwork for Re-imbursement
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Maintained records of officer grant activity
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Ensured that all taxis were properly licensed and maintained
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Responsible for the maintenance of department motorcycles
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Acted as the police prosecutor at clerk’s hearings for motor vehicle violations
Homeland Security Sergeant
Feb, 2021 – Feb. 2022
Feb, 2019 -Feb, 2020
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Attending and participating in UASI meetings
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Working with regional partners to address security needs and issues
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Preparing and submitting abstracts regarding security issues, which are then submitted to the MBHSR
subcommittee for consideration.
Detective Sergeant
Feb 2017 – Feb 2019
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Reviewed reports initiated by patrol officers and assigned them to detectives for investigation
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Lead and guided detectives in performance of their daily duties and coordinated investigations
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Performed Criminal Investigations for cases assigned to me
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Took command of crime scenes and coordinated efforts within the unit and with outside agencies
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Coordinated investigations with the Middlesex County DA’s Office during major incidents
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Reviewed reports submitted by detectives and ensured that all reports submitted were complete and
accurate
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Confirmed that investigations were performed within the law and that all parties’ rights were protected.
Patrol Sergeant
April 2015 – Feb 2017
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Provided immediate supervision over subordinates
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Made certain that subordinates operated within the law by requiring that they protect the rights of all
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Took command of police responses in field situation of a particularly complex or sensitive nature as well
as at the scene of major crimes
Salvatore F. Fusco Jr.
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Resolved conflicts between police and citizens
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Performed the preliminary investigation of complaints against subordinates, reporting results to superiors
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Ensured that subordinates comply with the Department’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
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Kept subordinates apprised of changes in the law.
Patrol Officer
Dec.1998- Jun 2001 Oct, 2010 – Apr 2015
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Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
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Wrote incident reports and interview witnesses and/or potential suspects
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Testified in district and superior court in criminal and motor vehicle matters
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Performed traffic enforcement duties
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Performed Community Policing duties by conducting frequent business and citizen contacts
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Acted as a field-training officer for new officers.
Marriott Hotel
Aug 2005 – Oct 2009
Loss Prevention Supervisor
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Ensured the safety of guests and employees
Matco Tools
Aug 2001 – Apr 2005
Owner/Manager
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Owned and operated a Matco Tool Franchise
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Maintained all financial records for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
MBTA Police Department
Feb, 1994 – Dec 1998
Anti-Crime Unit
Jun 1998 – Sept, 1998
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Patrolled the subway and subway stations in plain clothes, using decoys perform surveillance for
pickpockets and sex offender, drug dealers, and robbery suspects
Patrol Officer
Feb 1994 – Dec 1998
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Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
United States Military
United States Army
Nov 1982 – Nov 1985
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Explosive Ordinance Disposal
United States Army Reserve
Jun 1987 – July 1990
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Technical Intelligence
United States Coast Guard Reserve
Jul 1990 – Nov 1993
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Port Security
EDUCATION
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA.
High School Diploma
June 1982
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA.
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
June 1984
CERTIFICATIONS
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Dynamics of Addiction Trainer Instructor
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Instructor
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Protecting Missing Children with Special Needs Instructor
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Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution Instructor
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Field Training Officer
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Police and Minority Relations
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Statement Analysis Interviewing Techniques Tactical Patrol Supervisor
Salvatore F. Fusco Jr.
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Addressing Gaps in Housing Disaster Recovery
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Breaking and Entering Evidence Recovery
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Patrol Procedures Instructor
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Firearms Instructor
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Baton Instructor
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Crisis Intervention Team Training
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Motorcycle Training
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Reid Technique Interview and Interrogation Advanced Course
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FBI Leader Supervision
AWARDS
Somerville Police Department
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Commendation for rescuing a woman from a burning house
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Life Saving Medal
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Unit Citation Medal
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Meritorious Service Award
MBTA Police
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Commendation For Apprehending a sexual assault suspect
United States Military
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Army Achievement Medal
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Good Conduct Medal
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Army Service Ribbon
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Honorable Discharge
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National Defense Ribbon
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Humanitarian Service