Capt. Mark J. Deal (Retired)
Waterbury Police Department June 2002 – June 2005
- Officer in Charge of the Criminal Investigation Bureau
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Directed command over all activities in the investigative divisions
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Responsible for the management, supervision and coordination of six key divisions including the Detective Division, Vice and Intelligence Division, Youth Division, Forensic Lab, Gang Task Force and Victim Service Unit
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Instructed approximately 70 subordinate officers as to work assignments
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Interpret new laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for subordinate officers
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Worked in collaboration with the Attorney General’s office for updating and revising policies and procedure for the various departments
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Instructed subordinates in policies and procedures
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Assignment and review of cases and investigations to subordinates
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Supervised and reviewed all reports, notes, evidence and testimony for court cases
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Prepared, maintained and evaluated statistics for the department and FBI
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Prepared personnel evaluations, disciplinary reports and recommendations
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Planned and coordinated divisions, personnel and equipment
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Prepared and evaluated weekly and annual reports for the divisions
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Reported to the Chief of Police
Lieutenant of Detectives March 1999 - June 2002
- Supervisor in charge of all homicides, major crimes, and special assignments
- Planned and coordinated investigations with various divisions and third parties
- Trained subordinates on surveillance equipment and techniques
- Investigated, reviewed and made recommendations for disciplinary hearings on subordinates misconduct and violations of policies and procedures
- Assisted in the development of communication techniques to establish a more cohesive bond toward meeting the departments organizational objectives
- Prepared daily activity reports for the Chief of Police
- Attended courses on crime scene procedures given be Dr. Henry Lee
- Appreciated the City of Waterbury with one of the highest solvency and conviction ratings in the State of Connecticut
Sergeant of Detectives October 1997 – March 1999
- Officer in charge of the Youth Division
- Assigned and reviewed all cases for Superior Court for juvenile matters
- Developed, maintained and revised policies and procedures concerning juveniles
- Attendance at seminars, conferences and meetings with various social service agencies to coordinate various programs dealing with juvenile delinquents
Training and Special Skills:
- Expert in Surveillance and Counter Surveillance Techniques
- Crime Scene Procedures with Dr. Henry Lee
- Crime Scene and Surveillance Video
- Trained in Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Taser, Mace and Baton
- Assisted Secret Service in guarding two U. S. Presidents
- Anti Terrorism Seminar by U.S. Attorney General’s Office
- Street Gang Seminars
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- State of CT Pistol Permit

