Joseph D.

Alaimo
198 Brookdale Avenue
978-382-2754
Methuen, MA 01844
ja7a4e2a@westpost.net
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CAREER SUMMARY
Highly decorated and accomplished Management Professional in the areas of Homela
nd Security, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Law Investigation. Areas of expertis
e include in-depth knowledge and skilled in law enforcement with a strong unders
tanding of law, regulations, ordinances, and operating policies and procedures.
More than 30 years of law enforcement with a proven ability to create and direct
security and investigative programs. Adept at hiring, training, and supervisin
g personnel. Familiar with budget management, public relations, security equipm
ent, and program reviews; along with the ability to liaison with local, state,
and federal law enforcement officials.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Management Abilities Negotiating Skills DRO/ICE/ATD Compl

iance Community Outreach
Knowledge of Civil Laws Crisis Response Investigations M
anagement Surveillance Abilities
High Level of Integrity Public Relations Effective Leade
rship Ability Efficient & Accurate
- Performs job with minimal direction and takes on the position of leadership in
situations of complexity.
- Strong leadership skills proven through successful training techniques inspir
ing individuals to preeminent.
- Consistently and accurately achieves goals and challenges assigned while mana
ging the existing workload.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to plan, prio
ritize, and meet deadlines as scheduled.
- High degree of competency meeting the various challenges while being held to
a high level of accountability.
- Ability to effectively communicate and adapt to a broad range of individuals;
especially in emergency, dangerous,
or sensitive situations.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MANAGERIAL / ADMINISTRATIVE
As Deputy Chief
APPOINTED Deputy Chief and assigned the management of the entire Department, exc
ept for the Chief which included
89 sworn officers and 18 civilians and 911 Dispatchers; along with all administr
ative responsibilities.
ADMINISTERED & operated the Department's annual budget of $9 Million by creating
programs/projects, conducting research with its recommendations that supported
law enforcement activities and much more.
DIRECTED the "Internal Affairs Division" and encountered constant conflict with
the Unions creating many challenges
with the "political" nature of the job which included scope of receiving adequat
e funding for a budget of $10 Million.
COLLABORATED & negotiated with all Unions associated with the department which w
ere the Dispatcher Union, IBPO (International Brothers of Police Officers), MPSO
(Methuen Police Superior Officers Union) and the Secretarial Unions.
INSTITUTED new changes to the Policy & Procedures of the Department to address a
nticipated issues that may arise
after monitoring and evaluating all functions and services of the Police Departm
ent.
DEVELOPED & modified services and systems in accordance to the needs and resourc
es of the city by creating special
units such as; the Internet Crimes and the Motorcycle Unit after securing a Sta
te Grant on the motorcycle.
CREATED Training Programs to heighten the officer's awareness and to improve the
quality training and ensuring that
all officers were properly trained by determining the applicability of training
material.
IMPLEMENTED team building techniques and challenged officers to be hardworking,
efficient, and enthusiastic to
excel in their career development.
MONITORED all department operations on a regular basis; including regular shift
work, investigations, dispatch, and administrative activities by analyzing the d
ata and workflow to optimize resources for officers.
REVIEWED & corrected all reports written on each arrest; including the administ
rative follow through to ensure all
internal and external communication and correspondence from the department was a
ccurate.
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As Lieutenant
MANAGED the scheduling of the law enforcement operation for sworn and civilian s
taff to ensure all shifts and assignments were covered; including investigations
.
ASSISTED with the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and wor
k standards for the department, interpreted laws, codes, policies and procedures
to staff, and ensured legality and consistency of application.
INVESTIGATED & resolved problems with requests for services or complaints regard
ing police functions; as well as performing other duties of a similar nature or
level as required.
COORDINATED & supervised Community-Policing Programs, the school safety officers
m and the Civilian Police Academy.
As Sergeant
SUPERVISED & assisted in the supervision of an assigned shift during the absence
of the Lieutenant which involved allocating work assignments and supervising va
rious investigations or other activities.
DOCUMENTED daily information on homicides, drug cases, and other crimes. Also e
dited officers' reports to ensure all reporting was grammatically correct.
REVIEWED & evaluated the work of subordinates and managed the operations and tr
aining of officers to ensure that
they had proper readiness for the street.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
SERVED as a Patrol Officer for 12 years and assigned to a designated area of th
e city to preserve law and order, to
prevent and discover any commission of a crime, and to enforce traffic and parki
ng regulations either on foot, on
motorcycle, or in a radio cruiser.
ANSWERED calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies an
d other misdemeanors / felonies
and then performed preliminary and follow-up investigations to prepare efficient
reports in a timely matter.
CONDUCTED preliminary investigations at scenes of crime by gathering evidences,
obtaining witnesses, and making
arrests; as well as testifying as a witness in court.
INTERVIEWED persons with complaints and inquiries and then attempted to make the
proper disposition or direct
them to proper authorities.
CHECKED parking meters for overtime parking violations and issued traffic ticket
s; directed traffic at intersections;
and participated in escorting funerals and house-movers.
PROVIDED first-aid for injured when conducting an accident investigations while
taking safeguard measures to prevent further accidents; as well as interviewing
principals and witnesses, taking written statements from drivers, examining vehi
cles and roadways, observing traffic control devices and obstructions to view; a
nd taking the necessary measures to clear the scene of obstructions and wreckage
after an accident.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2009 - Present
BI INC (BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS) / Boston, MA
Contractor for Department Of Homeland Security
Program Manager and
ISAP II (Intensive Supervision Appearance Program) Supervisor / Boston, MA & Har
tford, CT.
Commenced the opening of a new office and established the operating procedures;
including the preparation and establishment of all contractual obligations of th
e Department of Home Land Security DHS).
Worked independently of the company with all budgetary and human resource admini
strative procedures saving the company time and money by performing the job of t
wo by eliminating a position of employment.
Directed the first the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program in the nation wi
th a contracted budget of $430 Million.
Implemented & complied with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) and the
Office of Detention & Removal (DRO) Contracts.
Completed Manager Certification for Immigration Compliance and Homeland Security
.
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2002 - 2008
METHUEN POLICE DEPARTMENT / Methuen, MA

Deputy Chief - town has a population of 55K with well over $800 Million in busin
ess revenues and about 7,900 in jobs. Revenues consist of The Loop which is the
largest retail area in Methuen, along with several shopping plazas on the west
side and the center of the city. Then there is a huge Target retail store in the
area with a Lowes warehouse currently being built and a Shaw's Warehouse Distri
bution Center located in a large industrial park.
These areas all include your array of restaurants such as; Olive Garden, TGIF, M
cDonalds, Burger Kings, Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS, Dunkin Donuts and much more.
There is also the annual fund raiser, 'Festival of Trees' that attracts thousand
s of people from all around and generates about $1 Million each year.

The Police Department has a fleet of 52 vehicles that includes cruisers, motorcy
cles, 4-wheelers, 2 jet skis, and a
River Boat. The Traffic Unit generates about $40K-$45K a month in revenues for a
ll traffic violations, which half
goes the state and the other half to the city's general fund.
The Department averages about 1200 - 1500 arrest annually which includes everyth
ing from simple assault to murder.
1995 - 2002
METHUEN POLICE DEPARTMENT / Methuen, MA
Lieutenant
1993 - 1995
METHUEN POLICE DEPARTMENT / Methuen, MA
Sergeant
1982 -1993
METHUEN POLICE DEPARTMENT / Methuen, MA
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Mass. Criminal Justice Training Council Recertification (Current)

Incident Command System ICS-200 (2006)
Leadership Development Training (2005)
Critical Incident Command System (2005)
Police Suicide Prevention (2003)
Internal Affairs for Supervisors Training (2003)
Computer Crime Investigator Training (2001)
Police Management Training (2001)
Attorney General Training on Internet Crime and Child Predators (2000)
Supervising Officers in Field: Community Policing (1997)
Command Training Institute at Babson College (1994)
Occupant Protection Usage and Enforcement (1994)
Infrared Breath Test Operator (1993)
Police Survival Training-Punch II Aerosol (1992)
Hostage Negotiations (1990)
Defensive Driving (1987)
Radar Operator Certification (1984)
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EDUCATION
Springfield College / Manchester, NH
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice/Human Services
(Graduated Magna Cum Laude)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems; Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, Access;
including Web Design.
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MILITARY
United States Navy 1973- 1975
Boatswains Mate (3rd) Third Class
Served aboard the USS San Bernardino LST 1189 in the Western Pacific, Vietnam Er
a
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AWARDS
Police officer of the year, Methuen Exchange Club (1992) - Presented for actions
taken to save a police officer
shot in the line -of-duty on Christmas Day, 1991 by aiding in the capturing of
the individual while performing CPR on the
officer that was shot.
Medal of Valor, Italian International Police Officers Assoc.
American Red Cross Lifesaving Award
John J. Megina High Performance Award
Award for service Above and Beyond the call of duty, Sons of Italy
Methuen City Council Certificate of Achievement Award
Massachusetts House and Senate Awards & Citations for Bravery
First Aid, CPR, First Responder, AED Certified
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MEMBERSHIPS
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
An association that updates members with issues confronting policing in today's
world and which benefits the community
since management is aware of the latest trends reducing lawsuits that might ari
se for lack of knowledge on any issue.
Member of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
An association that allows law enforcement individuals honor those officers that
have died in the line.