Dan is an experienced and dedicated law enforcement and security professional with more than twenty years serving the educational community and citizens of local township. He is a personable leader with strong communication skills and who comfortably interacts with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

Training:

Conflict Resolution • Defensive Tactics Instructor • AED certified • Active Shooter Response • State Firearms qualified • C.P.I. instructor • A.L.I.C.E. instructor • Close Quarter combat tactics • School Resource Officer • CCTV surveillance systems • Interview and Interrogation • Defensive driving • CPR and First Aid certified • Security and Police management 

Accomplishments:

Through proactive and visible patrol and involvement, Dan has successfully reduced violent incidents and drug violations in the educational and community settings. He has been recognized on several occasions by school board and township commissioners for outstanding service in critical incident planning and implementation. 

Experience:

Chester County Sheriff’s Office-Deputy Sheriff, September 2014-2018

School Police Officer-Sgt. September 1997 to November 2013, Coatesville Area School District Public Safety Department - Coatesville, PA  Eight of those years were as O.I.C. of the department and as such he was responsible for supervising 6 school police officers and 5 security officers. 

Police Officer-patrol October 2002 to March 2004, East Fallowfield Police Department - East Fallowfield Township, PA Enforcement of State and Local laws in the community as a part-time police officer.

Dave has been a law enforcement officer and has worked in the security profession for over 30 yrs. During his career he has associated and successfully dealt with angry, violent, intoxicated individuals and many that intended to harm themselves. He has experience working with many from different socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Training:

Delaware County Police Academy (Act 120 and Act 180 Certification) •  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Policy Academy •  Chester County Lethal Weapon Certification Training (Act 235 Certification) •  School Security Personal Basic Course (Act 67 Certification) •  Verbal Judo Seminar •  First Aid and CPR Certified

Accomplishments:

Dave received a Commendation of Excellence for outstanding Performance on Duty while working with East Fallowfield Township Police Department. He was a the first Bike Patrol Officer in Chester County while working for East Fallowfield Police Department. As a Federal Police Officer, Dave was deployed to three Hurricanes with DEMPS/FEMA, Katrina 2005 New Orleans, Ike 2008 San Antonio,Texas and Harvey 2017 Houston Texas. In 2006 while a Federal Officer, Dave received an Honor Award for successfully dealing with a hostile and aggressive subject while being attacked,preventing himself and others from being seriously harmed. In 2009 and 2013, as a Federal Officer, Dave received two ¨Coin of Excellence¨ awards.(Employee who sustained superior performance or performing above and beyond normal expectations.)

Experience:

Worked as a Police Officer and Public Safety Officer at West Chester University

Part Time Police Officer in East Fallowfield Township Police Dept

Part Time Chester County Park Ranger

Federal Police Officer ( 28 yrs. Service, retired)