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CHRISTOPHER D. DOMAGALSKI (414) 202-7330 personal cell phone, 920-287-7306 Home Phone [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief of Police, City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Appointed January 18, 2010. The City of Sheboygan is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan approximately 50 miles north of Milwaukee. It is the county seat and has a population of 50,000 residents living within its 13 square miles. The city is a family oriented community with a strong work ethic that has experienced job loss due to its industrial base. The Sheboygan Police Department has an authorized strength of 81 sworn and 31 civilian personnel and operates on an 11.5 million dollar budget. The Sheboygan Police Department employs a community based, neighborhood focused, preventive policing strategy that is data driven and problem oriented.
Accomplishments:
Began a strategic planning process to identify and prioritize key goals and initiatives. Reorganized the Sheboygan Police Department to become a more value centered, mission and performance driven organization. Implemented a Neighborhood Policing Plan to address crime, fear and disorder within Sheboygan’s Neighborhoods. The plan expanded areas of responsibility and created individual accountability tied to a specific geographic area while supporting reasonable risk taking, community partnership and problem solving. Provided legitimacy and momentum while building a strong partnership with the Department of City Development and other stakeholders to promote the formation of Neighborhood Associations. Established foot and bicycle patrols along with community crime meetings to increase police visibility and build community support. Implemented the use of a crime mapping tool to more effectively use data to drive deployments and interventions. This strategy led to a decrease in Part 1 crimes in 2010 of 19%, including a decrease in burglaries of 29%. Worked with other city departments to achieve more effective use of code enforcement and the nuisance ordinance to address fear and disorder issues and revitalize neighborhoods. Implemented an accounting system and communicated the necessity for responsible management of overtime funds which resulted in a decrease in overtime spending of 34%. Led the purchase and implementation of a new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System on a countywide level to increase the department’s ability to leverage the data it collects. Acquired and implemented Badger TRACS software to streamline the process for citations, crash reports and racial data collection. Implemented a paperless crash reporting system that allows citizens to obtain crash reports online. Applied for and awarded over 1 million dollars in grant funding to support police service delivery in the City of Sheboygan. Led the redesign of the department website and implemented the use of social media to increase communication with the public. Implemented new processes for information sharing and communication within the department. Partnered with other city departments and the local landlord association to develop and implement a landlord training program in the City of Sheboygan. Developed a collaborative partnership with local tavern owners and other stakeholders to create a Tavern Safety Coalition to combat crime in and around bars in the City of Sheboygan. Partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Center for Problem Oriented Policing and the Milwaukee Police Department to develop and implement the Wisconsin Problem Oriented Policing Conference.
CAPTAIN OF POLICE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (January 1992 to January 2010) The City of Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city, with approximately 600,000 residents living within its 96 square miles and serves as a hub of the metropolitan area with a population of more than 1.9 million. Milwaukee is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, is racially and ethnically diverse and is known for its strong neighborhoods and rich cultural history. The Milwaukee Police Department has an authorized strength of 2151 sworn and 831 civilian personnel with a 241 million dollar budget. The Police Department employs a community based, problem oriented and data driven policing strategy.
Commander Third District (March 2009 to January 2010) Commanding Officer responsible for Police service delivery to a district that covers 11.8 square miles and serves a multi-cultural population of approximately 110,000. The District is home to a number of major companies, organizations and tourist venues including: Miller/Coors, Harley Davidson Corporate Headquarters and Museum, Master Lock, Marquette University, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo and the Pettit National Ice Center. Responsible for the overall management and leadership of a staff of 3 Lieutenants, 1 Lieutenant of Detectives, 16 Sergeants, 8 Detectives, 183 Officers and 7 clerks. Responsible for Management of a 13.5 million dollar budget including an $850,000 overtime budget. Implemented a community based, neighborhood focused, preventive policing strategy that encourages problem solving and collaborative relationships. The strategy consists of the development of collaborative relationships within neighborhoods coupled with the use of crime analysis to produce timely intelligence, which provides the capacity to place threats and risks into a perspective that allows for the prevention of crime across a wide area rather than focused on solving a single event. Expanded areas of responsibility of subordinate supervisors and insisted on the use of timely intelligence to rapidly respond to emerging crime issues. This strategy resulted in an overall reduction in crime of 13% including a decrease in all Part 1 categories. Major Initiatives: Detective Decentralization Pilot Project Manager – Responsible for overall development, planning, design and implementation of pilot project to decentralize criminal investigations within the Milwaukee Police Department from a centralized location to a district based operation. Robbery Reduction Project Manager - Charged with facilitating a department work group along with Dr. George Kelling consisting of officers from throughout the department who were tasked with developing a department wide strategy to reduce the incidence of robbery and violent crime in the City of Milwaukee. Commander Sensitive Crimes Division (January 2009 to March 2009). Commanding Officer of Division responsible for the investigation of all Sexual Assaults, Crimes against Children, Missing Persons and Crimes involving Family Violence. Responsible for overall management and supervision of a staff consisting of 4 Lieutenants of Detectives, 2 Sergeants, 24 Detectives, 30 Police Officers and 4 Clerks. Assigned as temporary Commanding Officer tasked with restoring order and providing an assessment and recommendation regarding current operational practices. Commander Criminal Investigation Bureau – Early Shift (July 2006 to January 2009). Commanding Officer responsible for the overall management and leadership of a staff consisting of 6 Lieutenants of Detectives, 54 Detectives and 10 clerks. Responsible for the deployment of the department’s investigative resources during the peak service hours of 4pm to 12am, with particular emphasis on the Homicide, Crimes against Persons and Crimes against Property Divisions. Plans, directs and coordinates the investigative activities of the department, including collaborating with the Neighborhood Policing Bureau to address and resolve identified problems within their districts. Responsible for management of 6.5 million dollar budget including a 1million dollar overtime budget. Responsible for the dissemination of crime related information to the media. Major Initiatives: Reorganized the Criminal Investigation Bureau - Early Shift to better reflect the department’s values and mission. Instituted daily crime briefings within the Robbery and Violent Crimes units to foster team building, improve intelligence and increase accountability. Led to increased clearance rates and a team approach to problem solving. Commander Crisis Negotiation Unit (July 2006 to January 2010). Plans, directs, and supervises the operation of the unit, which consists of 4 Lieutenants and 26 Detectives. Responsible for budget requests and grant applications for additional funding. Reviews operational plans and training curriculum to ensure national standards and best practices are met. Major Initiatives: Built relationships internally within the department and externally with law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Wisconsin, which has resulted in facilitating collaboration in the planning and training for incidents involving barricaded suspects and hostage situations.
Other Duties: Chairperson - Milwaukee Police Department United Performing Arts Fund 2007-2009 UASI Command Post and Intelligence Vehicle Committee Chairman Responsible for obtaining and managing $700,000 in Grant funding for the purchase of a Mobile Incident Command Post. Including acquisition and design. LIEUTENANT OF DETECTIVES – January 2001 to July 2006 Supervision and Administration of Homicide, Persons, Property and Vice Control Divisions. Effectively manages personnel functions, assigns caseloads, monitors performance and conducts evaluations. Coordinate on-scene and follow-up investigations. Developed and implemented operational plans and established procedures for case management. Member Homicide Review Commission – Performed case analysis and gave presentations during Level 2 meetings.
Other Duties: Supervisor Crisis Negotiation Unit: Formulated guidelines and developed and implemented operational plans at Critical Incidents. Prepared Budget and grant funding requests. Monitored performance, conducted evaluations, developed, coordinated and delivered specialized training. Supervisor Critical Incident Team: Coordinated crime scene and follow-up investigation at incidents involving the use of deadly force involving department members. Developed and implemented operational plans and procedures for case management and ensured policies and procedures were followed. Coordinated investigation and review with the District Attorney’s Office, Medical Examiner and other State, Federal and local agencies. Criminal Investigation Bureau – Training Coordinator: Coordinated, developed and delivered in-service and other specialized training with the training bureau staff. Developed curriculum and facilitated New Detective Training 2004, 2005 and 2006. Researched, identified, developed and obtained other specialized training for Criminal Investigation Bureau personnel. Reviewed and made recommendations regarding training requests. Developed, coordinated and served as Host of “Milwaukee’s Most Wanted” television program 20032005. DETECTIVE – September 1996 to January 2001 Assignments to the Homicide, Persons (Robbery and Violent Crimes Units) and Gang Crimes Divisions. Negotiator assigned to the Crisis Negotiation Unit. Professionally performed investigative and undercover functions. Successfully organized and presented criminal cases for charging and prosecution by the District and US Attorney’s offices. Testified as an expert in the areas of Gangs and Drugs. POLICE OFFICER – February 1992 to September 1996 Assigned to District Five Squad Patrol, Vice Control Division, General Narcotics and Anti-Prostitution Units. Selected for assignment to District Five Captain’s car. Worked with minimal supervision using problem solving techniques and community collaboration to address street drug dealing and gang problems. Served as Field Training Officer.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts – Management of Criminal Justice Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin Conferred July 2002 – Magna Cum Laude Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice Education – December 2005 University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Milwaukee & Madison District Commanders’ Program University of Wisconsin Law School – Center for Problem Orientated Policing: February – May 2009 The District Commanders’ Program is a 7 day program designed to complement the Wisconsin ProblemOrientated Leadership Institute for Chief Executives and is built upon the foundations of problem-orientated policing. Leadership in Police Organizations - International Association of Chiefs of Police – June 2009 LPO is a three week course built on a model that recognizes a police organization can no longer rely on a single Leader, but must create a culture within the organization that supports dispersed leadership. Senior Management Institute for Police 39th Session Police Executive Research Forum, June 8 – 26, 2008 SMIP is an intensive three week course based on the case study method that provides senior police executives training in the latest management concepts and practices used in business and government. Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy 223rd Session Quantico, Virginia – October 2, 2005 to December 16, 2005 An eleven week senior command and staff school for police executives conducted at the FBI Academy.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Graduate Sheboygan County Chamber Leadership Institute (2011-12). City of Sheboygan Transit Commission (2010-present). Sheboygan Area Youth Soccer Organization - Coach (2010- present). Wisconsin Police Executive Group – Board of Directors Police Executive Research Forum – Member International Association of Chiefs of Police – Member Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Smaller Police Agency Crime Initiative Grant Review Committee Fight Crime , Invest in Kids Certified by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Trainer. Adjunct Instructor Milwaukee Police Department Recruit and In-Service Training sections. Adjunct Instructor Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief of Police, City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Appointed January 18, 2010. The City of Sheboygan is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan approximately 50 miles north of Milwaukee. It is the county seat and has a population of 50,000 residents living within its 13 square miles. The city is a family oriented community with a strong work ethic that has experienced job loss due to its industrial base. The Sheboygan Police Department has an authorized strength of 81 sworn and 31 civilian personnel and operates on an 11.5 million dollar budget. The Sheboygan Police Department employs a community based, neighborhood focused, preventive policing strategy that is data driven and problem oriented.
Accomplishments:
Began a strategic planning process to identify and prioritize key goals and initiatives. Reorganized the Sheboygan Police Department to become a more value centered, mission and performance driven organization. Implemented a Neighborhood Policing Plan to address crime, fear and disorder within Sheboygan’s Neighborhoods. The plan expanded areas of responsibility and created individual accountability tied to a specific geographic area while supporting reasonable risk taking, community partnership and problem solving. Provided legitimacy and momentum while building a strong partnership with the Department of City Development and other stakeholders to promote the formation of Neighborhood Associations. Established foot and bicycle patrols along with community crime meetings to increase police visibility and build community support. Implemented the use of a crime mapping tool to more effectively use data to drive deployments and interventions. This strategy led to a decrease in Part 1 crimes in 2010 of 19%, including a decrease in burglaries of 29%. Worked with other city departments to achieve more effective use of code enforcement and the nuisance ordinance to address fear and disorder issues and revitalize neighborhoods. Implemented an accounting system and communicated the necessity for responsible management of overtime funds which resulted in a decrease in overtime spending of 34%. Led the purchase and implementation of a new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System on a countywide level to increase the department’s ability to leverage the data it collects. Acquired and implemented Badger TRACS software to streamline the process for citations, crash reports and racial data collection. Implemented a paperless crash reporting system that allows citizens to obtain crash reports online. Applied for and awarded over 1 million dollars in grant funding to support police service delivery in the City of Sheboygan. Led the redesign of the department website and implemented the use of social media to increase communication with the public. Implemented new processes for information sharing and communication within the department. Partnered with other city departments and the local landlord association to develop and implement a landlord training program in the City of Sheboygan. Developed a collaborative partnership with local tavern owners and other stakeholders to create a Tavern Safety Coalition to combat crime in and around bars in the City of Sheboygan. Partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau, the United States Attorney’s Office, the Center for Problem Oriented Policing and the Milwaukee Police Department to develop and implement the Wisconsin Problem Oriented Policing Conference.
CAPTAIN OF POLICE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (January 1992 to January 2010) The City of Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest city, with approximately 600,000 residents living within its 96 square miles and serves as a hub of the metropolitan area with a population of more than 1.9 million. Milwaukee is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, is racially and ethnically diverse and is known for its strong neighborhoods and rich cultural history. The Milwaukee Police Department has an authorized strength of 2151 sworn and 831 civilian personnel with a 241 million dollar budget. The Police Department employs a community based, problem oriented and data driven policing strategy.
Commander Third District (March 2009 to January 2010) Commanding Officer responsible for Police service delivery to a district that covers 11.8 square miles and serves a multi-cultural population of approximately 110,000. The District is home to a number of major companies, organizations and tourist venues including: Miller/Coors, Harley Davidson Corporate Headquarters and Museum, Master Lock, Marquette University, Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo and the Pettit National Ice Center. Responsible for the overall management and leadership of a staff of 3 Lieutenants, 1 Lieutenant of Detectives, 16 Sergeants, 8 Detectives, 183 Officers and 7 clerks. Responsible for Management of a 13.5 million dollar budget including an $850,000 overtime budget. Implemented a community based, neighborhood focused, preventive policing strategy that encourages problem solving and collaborative relationships. The strategy consists of the development of collaborative relationships within neighborhoods coupled with the use of crime analysis to produce timely intelligence, which provides the capacity to place threats and risks into a perspective that allows for the prevention of crime across a wide area rather than focused on solving a single event. Expanded areas of responsibility of subordinate supervisors and insisted on the use of timely intelligence to rapidly respond to emerging crime issues. This strategy resulted in an overall reduction in crime of 13% including a decrease in all Part 1 categories. Major Initiatives: Detective Decentralization Pilot Project Manager – Responsible for overall development, planning, design and implementation of pilot project to decentralize criminal investigations within the Milwaukee Police Department from a centralized location to a district based operation. Robbery Reduction Project Manager - Charged with facilitating a department work group along with Dr. George Kelling consisting of officers from throughout the department who were tasked with developing a department wide strategy to reduce the incidence of robbery and violent crime in the City of Milwaukee. Commander Sensitive Crimes Division (January 2009 to March 2009). Commanding Officer of Division responsible for the investigation of all Sexual Assaults, Crimes against Children, Missing Persons and Crimes involving Family Violence. Responsible for overall management and supervision of a staff consisting of 4 Lieutenants of Detectives, 2 Sergeants, 24 Detectives, 30 Police Officers and 4 Clerks. Assigned as temporary Commanding Officer tasked with restoring order and providing an assessment and recommendation regarding current operational practices. Commander Criminal Investigation Bureau – Early Shift (July 2006 to January 2009). Commanding Officer responsible for the overall management and leadership of a staff consisting of 6 Lieutenants of Detectives, 54 Detectives and 10 clerks. Responsible for the deployment of the department’s investigative resources during the peak service hours of 4pm to 12am, with particular emphasis on the Homicide, Crimes against Persons and Crimes against Property Divisions. Plans, directs and coordinates the investigative activities of the department, including collaborating with the Neighborhood Policing Bureau to address and resolve identified problems within their districts. Responsible for management of 6.5 million dollar budget including a 1million dollar overtime budget. Responsible for the dissemination of crime related information to the media. Major Initiatives: Reorganized the Criminal Investigation Bureau - Early Shift to better reflect the department’s values and mission. Instituted daily crime briefings within the Robbery and Violent Crimes units to foster team building, improve intelligence and increase accountability. Led to increased clearance rates and a team approach to problem solving. Commander Crisis Negotiation Unit (July 2006 to January 2010). Plans, directs, and supervises the operation of the unit, which consists of 4 Lieutenants and 26 Detectives. Responsible for budget requests and grant applications for additional funding. Reviews operational plans and training curriculum to ensure national standards and best practices are met. Major Initiatives: Built relationships internally within the department and externally with law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Wisconsin, which has resulted in facilitating collaboration in the planning and training for incidents involving barricaded suspects and hostage situations.
Other Duties: Chairperson - Milwaukee Police Department United Performing Arts Fund 2007-2009 UASI Command Post and Intelligence Vehicle Committee Chairman Responsible for obtaining and managing $700,000 in Grant funding for the purchase of a Mobile Incident Command Post. Including acquisition and design. LIEUTENANT OF DETECTIVES – January 2001 to July 2006 Supervision and Administration of Homicide, Persons, Property and Vice Control Divisions. Effectively manages personnel functions, assigns caseloads, monitors performance and conducts evaluations. Coordinate on-scene and follow-up investigations. Developed and implemented operational plans and established procedures for case management. Member Homicide Review Commission – Performed case analysis and gave presentations during Level 2 meetings.
Other Duties: Supervisor Crisis Negotiation Unit: Formulated guidelines and developed and implemented operational plans at Critical Incidents. Prepared Budget and grant funding requests. Monitored performance, conducted evaluations, developed, coordinated and delivered specialized training. Supervisor Critical Incident Team: Coordinated crime scene and follow-up investigation at incidents involving the use of deadly force involving department members. Developed and implemented operational plans and procedures for case management and ensured policies and procedures were followed. Coordinated investigation and review with the District Attorney’s Office, Medical Examiner and other State, Federal and local agencies. Criminal Investigation Bureau – Training Coordinator: Coordinated, developed and delivered in-service and other specialized training with the training bureau staff. Developed curriculum and facilitated New Detective Training 2004, 2005 and 2006. Researched, identified, developed and obtained other specialized training for Criminal Investigation Bureau personnel. Reviewed and made recommendations regarding training requests. Developed, coordinated and served as Host of “Milwaukee’s Most Wanted” television program 20032005. DETECTIVE – September 1996 to January 2001 Assignments to the Homicide, Persons (Robbery and Violent Crimes Units) and Gang Crimes Divisions. Negotiator assigned to the Crisis Negotiation Unit. Professionally performed investigative and undercover functions. Successfully organized and presented criminal cases for charging and prosecution by the District and US Attorney’s offices. Testified as an expert in the areas of Gangs and Drugs. POLICE OFFICER – February 1992 to September 1996 Assigned to District Five Squad Patrol, Vice Control Division, General Narcotics and Anti-Prostitution Units. Selected for assignment to District Five Captain’s car. Worked with minimal supervision using problem solving techniques and community collaboration to address street drug dealing and gang problems. Served as Field Training Officer.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts – Management of Criminal Justice Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin Conferred July 2002 – Magna Cum Laude Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice Education – December 2005 University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Milwaukee & Madison District Commanders’ Program University of Wisconsin Law School – Center for Problem Orientated Policing: February – May 2009 The District Commanders’ Program is a 7 day program designed to complement the Wisconsin ProblemOrientated Leadership Institute for Chief Executives and is built upon the foundations of problem-orientated policing. Leadership in Police Organizations - International Association of Chiefs of Police – June 2009 LPO is a three week course built on a model that recognizes a police organization can no longer rely on a single Leader, but must create a culture within the organization that supports dispersed leadership. Senior Management Institute for Police 39th Session Police Executive Research Forum, June 8 – 26, 2008 SMIP is an intensive three week course based on the case study method that provides senior police executives training in the latest management concepts and practices used in business and government. Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy 223rd Session Quantico, Virginia – October 2, 2005 to December 16, 2005 An eleven week senior command and staff school for police executives conducted at the FBI Academy.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Graduate Sheboygan County Chamber Leadership Institute (2011-12). City of Sheboygan Transit Commission (2010-present). Sheboygan Area Youth Soccer Organization - Coach (2010- present). Wisconsin Police Executive Group – Board of Directors Police Executive Research Forum – Member International Association of Chiefs of Police – Member Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, Smaller Police Agency Crime Initiative Grant Review Committee Fight Crime , Invest in Kids Certified by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Trainer. Adjunct Instructor Milwaukee Police Department Recruit and In-Service Training sections. Adjunct Instructor Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
