Deputy Chief of Police, Retired (May 1, 2008)
Altoona Police Department 1106 -16th Street Altoona, Pa. 16601

Twenty-six year veteran of the Altoona Police Department. Progressed through the ranks from Patrolman to Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant before appointment as Deputy Chief, June 2001. Experienced all facets of the police department, including patrol, criminal investigations, support services and management/administration.

Former member of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Drug Task Force since its inception in 1989 and until retirement in 2008.

Certified examiner on Voice Stress Analysis (computer technology on the detection of deception).

Former instructor for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney
General and the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Institute.
Instructed police officers and Assistant District Attorneys on
the investigation and prosecution of Child Abuse cases.

Qualified in the Court of Common Pleas as an expert witness in the investigation of Child Abuse and Narcotics Investigation.

Graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Veteran of the U. S. Air Force
Criminal Justice Degree, Ashworth College - Atlanta, Georgia
Graduate of the Pennsylvania Police Academy – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Graduate of the Police Executive Development Program (POLEX),
Penn State University

Currently Volunteers For:
    •Operation Our Town
    •Blair County Senior Services
    •Blair County Respiratory Disease Society
    •Blair County Children & Youth Services
    •United Way of Blair County
    •Salvation Army Corps
    •Sacred Heart Church, Altoona