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Van Nostrand Resume — File 22-1258
Timothy Van Nostrand
Education
Plymouth Police Academy
Plymouth, MA
52nd Municipal Police Officer’s Class
11/2010 - 04/2011
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, College of Criminal Justice
2010
Experience
City of Somerville
Somerville, MA
Police Officer
11/2010-Present
Certified field training officer currently assigned to East District Patrol; previously assigned to Assembly Row, West
District Patrol, station officer, and a member of the Kilo unit. Organized and completed comprehensive reports on
a regular basis which would lead to arrest and criminal prosecution. Affiant of multiple search warrants. Appeared
at both the district and superior court levels to testify as a witness, and arresting officer.
Auxiliary Police Sergeant
09/2007-11/2010
Volunteer who patrolled city parks and buildings using a marked police cruiser or mountain bicycle. Assisted full-
time police officers when requested with normal police duties. Sergeant duties included: assigning road race and
parade details to ensure proper staffing and that all posts were covered; assuming leadership role while in cruiser;
participated in the selection process as a member of the recruiting staff, and distributed uniforms and equipment.
City of Malden
Malden, MA
Student Officer-Hired as Police Officer
06/2009-08/2009
Due to budgetary constraints was pulled from the academy, worked dispatch until lay-off date.
Town of Groton
Groton, MA
Reserve Police Officer
07/2009-06/2010
Patrolled the Town of Groton in order to maintain order, prevent and detect crime, and enforce the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Due to the small size of the department, had the opportunity to work cases
from beginning to end.
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Public Safety Cadet & Dispatcher
01/2007 – 04/2010
Provided security to the urban campus of Northeastern University. Tasks included: management of locks and
unlocks of campus buildings, escorting patients to the area hospital, escorting students for safety reasons, and
handling radio, emergency phone lines and public interaction with the police department. Became a certified
dispatcher in 2008.
United States Coast Guard
Boston, MA
Intern – Coast Guard Investigative Services
01/2009 – 06/2009
Assisted Federal Agents with investigations of crimes that take place on maritime seas, and all felony crimes
involving a United States Coast Guard member. Assigned to lead role in building a database of mariners who were
willing to cooperate with the Coast Guard to solve crimes. Obtained a secret government security clearance, and
worked with the Joint Terrorism Task Force identifying potential terror threats, and hardening targets in the
Boston area.
Timothy Van Nostrand
Law Enforcement Training
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Rescue Task Force Training
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Field Training Officer Training
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Introduction to Drug Investigations for Patrol Officers
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Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
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Identifying the Imposter
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Proactive Criminal Enforcement (PACE)
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Coplink Training
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Narco Pouch Field Test Training
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R.A.D. Instructor Training (Men’s and Women’s)
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Boston Police Mountain Bike School
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Juvenile Firestarters
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Flying While Armed
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Drug Interdiction and Conducting a Complete Traffic Stop
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NCTC Interview and Interrogation
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MDAO Search Warrant Affidavit training
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NASBLA Basic Crew Member Course
Awards
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Letter of Recognition – November 2021
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Letter of Recognition – November 2021
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Letter of Recognition – July 2021
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Letter of Commendation – October 2020
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Life Saving Award – September 2020
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Letter of Commendation – January 2020
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Unit Citation – July 2018
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Meritorious Service Award – June 2018
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Letter of Commendation – June 2018
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Letter of Commendation – December 2017
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Meritorious Service Award – October 2017
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Meritorious Service Award – August 2017
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Unit Citation – December 2016
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Life Saving Award – December 2015
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Chief’s Achievement Award – 2015
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Alexander McQuestion Award – 2014
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Life Saving Award – April 2014