MICHAEL S. RECUPITO 624 Cartwright Trail McHenry, IL 60050 (847) 276-0868 mr1197de2@westpost.

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SECURITY & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL Accomplished, result-oriented security and investigative services professional o ffering unique combination of law enforcement, operational, and administrative e xperience. Acts as strategic business partner, utilizing consultative approach t o assess and prioritize critical potential security, safety, and loss risks. Qui ckly pinpoints and delivers customized services and solutions to help protect ke y assets and achieve corporate business objectives. Analytical mindset through w hich bottom line-focused, knowledgeable, and concise counsel is presented. Creat ive problem solver who welcomes challenges and promotes innovative approaches, p olicies, and procedures to effect continual improvement. Demonstrates high impac t team management and exceptional ability to influence and build productive rela tionships, leading organizations to superior levels of performance. Strong inter personal and communication skills-backed by solid business and people acumen-fac ilitating effective interaction with individuals at all levels. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning * Business Development * Financial Analysis * Budgeting * Law Enforcement Accreditation Management * Evidence & Property Management * Risk Management Internal Affairs Investigations * Needs Assessment * Public Relations * Cost Red uction Expense Control * Operations Management * Operational Streamlining & Process Imp rovement Project & Change Management * QC/QA * Negotiations * Team Leadership & Motivatio n OSHA/Regulatory Compliance * Client & Vendor Relations * Customer Service * Poli cy Development Inventory Management * Logistics * Procurement * Strategic Sourcing * Outsourcin g * Scheduling * Payroll Benefits & Compensation * Employee/Labor Relations * R ecruiting * Workforce Planning Training & Development EXPERIENCE ROUND LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Round Lake, IL 2006-Present Municipal law enforcement agency. Director of Police Administration Assist and advise Chief of Police in formulation and coordination of departmenta l planning, policies and procedures as well as strategic planning and establishm ent of goals and objectives for organization with 31 employees and operating bud get of $4M serving community of 18K. Supervise and monitor all administrative ta sks and records management processing. Prepare recommendations for improvement o f operational and administrative functions following meticulous analysis and res earch. Supervise and oversee management of department facility and fleet. Superv ise budget preparation and provide oversight on budget and fiscal activities to ensure timely compliance with finance policies and procedures. Foster close work ing relationships with all department members and local officials as well as wit

h other area police departments and communities. Cultivate viable working relati onship with news media and act as member of department Public Information compon ent. Ensure adherence to law enforcement accreditation standards and objectives. Spearhead departmental and local employee misconduct investigations. Provide st aff support for budgeting, operations, planning, personnel allocation, and conti ngency planning where required. Review and monitor pertinent disaster and terror ism management plans. Perform pre-employment background investigations. Provide oversight on Community Service Officer function and serve as IT Manager. Achievements: * Identified and promoted operating budget savings of $400K in FY 2010-2011 and $130K in FY 2011 - 2012 with zero reduction in services or personnel. * Personally drafted written directive system governing all aspects of departmen tal operations and administration -ensuring compliance with mandatory 460 law en forcement accreditation national standards-and drove replacement of faulty hard copy manual written directive system with Internet-based system allowing central housing of directives and scrupulous tracking of employee review, receipt, and acknowledgement. * Spearheaded 3-year departmental initial internal law enforcement accreditation project, liaising closely with external stakeholders such as regional public sa fety communications and detention center to ensure their written directives, sta ff, and facility were compliant with accreditation standards. MICHAEL S. RECUPITO AGE TWO P

ROUND LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT (continued) * Revamped Department's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process following swee ping January 2010 Illinois FOIA changes, developing workflow process to ensure a ll FOIAs are answered promptly and accurately in accord with Illinois law; as a result, not one of 500+ requests processed annually was appealed to Illinois Att orney General's Office. * Increased both operational efficiency and accountability and enhanced handling of evidence through implementation of comprehensive bar-coded computerized evid ence management system replacing archaic and ineffective manual system. * Strengthened departmental ability to make informed budget and purchasing decis ions through implementation of comprehensive fleet management software program e ffectively computerizing and centralizing all police department fleet maintenanc e records for reference and comparison. SECURITY DYNAMICS CORP., Homewood, IL 2001-2006 Private security and detective agency. Chief of Operations Served as senior counselor to company president of $2M, 100-employee licensed pr ivate security and detective agency on all corporate matters including internal and external operational and administrative issues. Worked collaboratively to de velop, implement, and monitor long-term corporate mission, planning, and objecti ves. Provided oversight on operations of all security and investigative accounts , directing scheduling and daily work activities. Managed development, implement ation and evaluation of plans, policies, and procedures to ensure achievement of annual goals and work standards. Assessed operational issues and assisted with resolution of complex problems/situations, providing technical expertise as requ ired. Created and presented sales presentations to prospective clients, and cult ivated solid working relationships with clientele. Exercised full range of respo nsibility for all employment-related matters and issues, including recruitment, training, performance management, awards, counseling, discipline, grievances, ap peals and compensation. Performed comprehensive internal investigations of emplo yee misconduct. Served as company IT manager.

Achievements: * Boosted operational efficiency through initiation of investigative services ca se management system implementation which for first time in company history cent ralized and automated investigative services records and case management, provid ing oversight on case reporting both internally and externally, expense tracking , invoice preparation, and investigator performance rating. * Increased employee scheduling efficiency, improved corporate scheduling-relate d communication with employees and clients, and reduced required supervisor sche duling time by 60% through replacement of manual scheduling process with real-ti me Internet-based system automating and centralizing all scheduling operations. * Ensured seamless operations of sizeable annual Fortune 500 client event throug h skillful management of all operational and administrative aspects including re cruitment, training and supervision of 130 security staff in addition to equipme nt procurement and all related client communications and meetings. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE ILLINOIS POLICE DEPARTMENTS, Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL Municipal law enforcement agencies. Police Officer Conducted law enforcement duties for the police departments of Steger, Hebron, R ound Lake, and Round Lake Park. Investigated reports of criminal activity and/or acts of disorder, making arrests and taking corrective action as necessary. Han dled preparation of written reports and issued citations for violations of laws and ordinances. Booked and processed prisoners. Provided visible patrol in high crime areas. Checked security of business establishments. Collected and ensured integrity of evidence for use in investigation and prosecution of crimes. Achievements: * Implemented and spearheaded Round Lake Police Department Truck Enforcement pro gram still in use today to assist safe passage for all motor vehicle traffic sha ring roads with larger and heavier commercial vehicles. * Awarded 2003 Round Lake Police Officer of the Year in recognition of exception al performance of duties. MICHAEL S. RECUPITO PAGE THREE EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts-Criminal Justice Management; Judson University, Elgin, IL Associate of Arts-Liberal Arts; Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Private Detective, State of Illinois-#115-002214 Mandatory Firearms Training for Peace Officers 250-Hour Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Certified County Correctional Officer LEADS Less Than Full Access Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher Course Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager Training Basic Evidence Technician Evidence Property Management BASSET Instructor Public Safety Grants Development Terrorism Task Force Unified Command Course

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Basic Truck Weight Enforcement Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection Internal Affairs Investigations Basic Background Investigation Basic Media Relations Death Investigation The Reid Method of Criminal Interviews and Interrogation Investigation of Sexual Assaults Criminal Justice Institute's Principles of Direct Supervision Basic DUI Enforcement Field Sobriety Testing: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Managing the Freedom of Information Act Homicide and Questionable Death Protocol ASP Tactical Baton Principles of Emergency Medical Dispatch