Gregory Walton
Cranberry Township,PA
Summary
Retired Pennsylvania State Police Trooper and seasoned School Police Officer. Over 35 years experience in law enforcement, including 9 years as a school police officer. Training, strong knowledge and expertise in security services field. Experience directing the ongoing and day to day security, as well as special event security for 3000-student campus. Excellent security management and communications skills leading to mutually beneficial relationships with campus management, students, administration and surrounding community. Familiarity and experience in utilizing Incident Management System.
Training and experience in responses to school threat and response to active shooters. Currently responsible for training school employees in response to active shooters and school threats.
Expertise in conducting investigations and writing detailed reports. Extensive knowledge of law enforcement practices, investigation techniques and security equipment and camera operation. Experience with the Raptor visitor management system.
Experience in hearings and steps taken through Act 26, dealing with expulsion of students for weapons violations. Experience as a liaison as well as a member of the District Safety Committee.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Police Officer
Butler Area School District
03.2014 - Current
- Assistant to Director of Safety and Security for Butler Area School District.
- Acted as Director of Safety and Security for extended period while current Director of Safety and Security was off due to medical leave.
- Member of District Safety Committee for Butler Area School District.
- Responsible for updating and implementation of school security cameras system, as well as training other personnel in system use.
- Responsible for utilizing school security camera system, and downloading camera footage for various school district incidents.
- Supervisor of other campus security personnel and provides procedural and situational guidance.
- Provides training for district staff for response to school threats and active shooter preparedness, and conductes yearly training for new personnel hired within district.
- Provides classroom training to students, upon requests from teachers, for familiarization with Court proceedings, Search and Seizure, and other police actions and criminal law.
- Safe2Say team member for district's Safe2Say tip line.
- Revised district policy for use of metal detectors in buildings, and worked with Assistant Superintendent Brian Slamecka in revision and implementation of this policy.
- Investigates and provides detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to administration and other police agencies.
- Investigates suspicious activities and monitores premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
12.1988 - 01.2014
- Held supervisory position with Pennsylvania State Police, as Patrol Corporal for six years, wherein I supervised other Troopers ensuring proper investigation actions and responses to investigations.
- Held position of Drug investigator/ Vice officer for over 14 years, during which time was responsible for conducting complex and undercover investigations into drug offenses and drug organizations.
- Patrol Trooper for six years with Pennsylvania State Police.
- Worked closely with Federal Agencies (FBI, DEA) to conduct investigations into drug organizations domestically and abroad in Mexico.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Deputized by Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Agency for investigation into federal cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Following employment as State Trooper with Pennsylvania State Police, separated from that service in good standing upon retirement in 2014.
Pennsylvania National Guard
US Army
12.1986 - 12.1991
- Held Top Secret clearance for use of several covert and encrypted communication devices.
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining field communication.
- Maintained equipment and ensured proper operational standards were met for all communications.
- Provided security for field operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - History And Political Science
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PAPennsylvania State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police Academy
Hershey, PA05.1989
Skills
- Disturbance investigation
- Safety mechanics training
- Campus security
- Building inspection
- First Aid/CPR
- Event security
- Active shooter response
- Witness interviewing
- Emergency management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Weapons training
- Interrogation techniques
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- Certified under Act 235, Lethal Weapons Training Act.
- Completed Safety Mechanics training through the Butler Area School District, and maintains yearly recertification in that area.
- First Aid and CPR training and certification.
- Successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers , (NASRO) as required by Act 91 of House Bill 49.
- Certified instructor for A.L.I.C.E.,dealing with response to school and workplace threats and active shooters. This certification was obtained having completed the Advanced ALICE Training Certification Course.
- Basic Supervision Course through the Pennsylvania State Police.
- Basic Drug Investigator Course through the Pennsylvania State Police.
- Training in the National Incident Management System.
Affiliations
- Zelienople Area Swim Club - Former Board Member
- Seneca Valley Swim and Dive Booster Club - Former Treasurer
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 54
- National Organization of School Resource Officers
- Pennsylvania State Troopers Association
- Saint Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church
- American Legion Post 474
Timeline
School Police Officer
Butler Area School District
03.2014 - Current
Pennsylvania State Police Trooper
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
12.1988 - 01.2014
Pennsylvania National Guard
US Army
12.1986 - 12.1991
Some College (No Degree) - History And Political Science
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police Academy
- Certified under Act 235, Lethal Weapons Training Act.
- Completed Safety Mechanics training through the Butler Area School District, and maintains yearly recertification in that area.
- First Aid and CPR training and certification.
- Successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers , (NASRO) as required by Act 91 of House Bill 49.
- Certified instructor for A.L.I.C.E.,dealing with response to school and workplace threats and active shooters. This certification was obtained having completed the Advanced ALICE Training Certification Course.
- Basic Supervision Course through the Pennsylvania State Police.
- Basic Drug Investigator Course through the Pennsylvania State Police.
- Training in the National Incident Management System.
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