STEVEN LADA
Wilkes-Barre
Summary
Experienced police sergeant with 24 years in law enforcement, recognized for effective leadership and community engagement. Demonstrated success in mentoring officers, with many advancing to detective and supervisory positions. Certified in crisis intervention, and as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), committed to enhancing public safety and proactive community relations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant, Community Policing Unit
Wilkes-Barre City Police
Wilkes-Barre
07.2024 - Current
- Led community policing initiatives, enhancing safety and strengthening public trust.
- Coordinated scheduling and deployment of Community Policing Officers for City events, ensuring effective resource management.
- Resolved quality-of-life complaints by partnering with health code and parking enforcement, improving community satisfaction.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses to address complex community issues.
- Supported public events to ensure safety and foster community engagement.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to align projects and enhance collaborative efforts.
- Educated children and families on firearm safety through outreach programs.
- Completed grant applications with supporting documentation to secure funding proposals, grant application narratives and budgets to finalize with development prior to submittal.
- Reviewed grant requirements and ensured compliance with guidelines and deadlines.
- Oversaw post-award management activities such as tracking expenditures against budget projections.
- Drafted compelling grant proposals tailored to diverse funding sources.
Police Officer
Wilkes-Barre City Police
Wilkes-Barre
08.2002 - 07.2024
- Investigated thousands of service calls, ensuring thorough resolution and community safety over a 20+ year career.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public order and safety within city jurisdiction.
- Responded to emergency calls and incidents throughout the community.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques during mental health and substance-related incidents.
- Administered CPR and naloxone in critical life-saving situations.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests, facilitating effective follow-up and legal processes.
- Mentored new officers as field training officer, many of whom would advance to detective and/or supervisory roles.
- Provided education to families about child passenger safety protocols while serving as a certified technician.
Education
B.A. - Sociology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA01-2020
Pennsylvania Act 120 Program -
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA01-2003
Skills
- Community policing
- Crisis intervention
- Incident response planning
- Law enforcement procedures
- Field operations management
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Public relations
- Public speaking
- Community engagement
- Communication skills
- Decision-making
- Calm under pressure
- Dependability
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Instructor, 2024
- Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), Safe Kids Worldwide 2023
- Active Attack Integrated Response, ALERRT 2019
- Datamaster DMT (Breath Test Operator), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2018
- Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), 2014
- Field Training Officer (FTO), 2014
- Adult, Child, Infant First Aid/CPR, Re-Certification 2026
- Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN), Re-Certification 2026
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Certified through current agency
Accomplishments
- Letters of Commendation, City of Wilkes-Barre, 2007, 2010
Timeline
Sergeant, Community Policing Unit
Wilkes-Barre City Police
07.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Wilkes-Barre City Police
08.2002 - 07.2024
B.A. - Sociology
Wilkes University
Pennsylvania Act 120 Program -
Lackawanna College