Eddie M. Frizell 9776 Troy Lane N Maple Grove, MN 55311 Contact Number: 763-229-0774 Email: emfrizell1@gmail.com April 10, 2018 Mr. Gary Peterson, Public Sector Search & Consulting, Inc . Subject: Application seeking position of Police Chief, Seattle, Washington To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure and excitement that I apply for the position of Police Chief for the City of Seattle, Washington. My cover letter, resume and references are included with this correspondence. I have served as a law enforcement executive for over 10 years, ranging from top level patrol supervisory positions, to commanding multiple dynamic and diverse precincts. I have also commanded the largest Patrol Bureau of the largest department in the state (860 sworn personnel). I have over 24 years of total law enforcement experience. I am now prepared to take the next step and provide a vibrant and diverse community (such as Seattle) with bold, and progressive culturally competent leadership. My resume will illustrate that I meet all of the necessary experience, educational, and skill-based requirements for this position. However, what my resume may not fully indicate is the level of dedication I have passionately given to the community in which I serve. During each of my assignments, I have committed myself to the community in order to fully appreciate and embrace the wealth of diversity offered in large urban areas. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a deep involvement in civic activities, community improvement and policing programs, strategic crime reduction development, youth mentoring, as well as unique and innovative diversity hiring programs. I would bring an even greater level of devotion to the Seattle community. In addition, I am a strong advocate of progressive ideals and continual development. I have a strong track record of upholding high quality performance standards and morale while fostering best practices within the department. My assignments have provided the opportunity for me to lead and be exposed to every facet associated with the necessary functions of a large Metropolitan Police Department; while remaining a good steward of the public’s dollars and police accountability. Seattle is an outstanding cutting edge Police Department; I look forward to the opportunity to participate in the process for the position. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Eddie M. Frizell 9776 Troy Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55311 EDDIE M. FRIZELL Mobile: 763-229-0774 Emfrizell1@gmail.com Résumé of Qualifications SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Accomplished and Versatile Law Enforcement Professional with a proven record of performance and leadership in a large, dynamic urban municipality. Extensive experience in managing patrol operations and community engagement; demonstrated success during high stress conditions. • • • • • EXPERTISE Large Organizational Management & Team Building Successful Recruitment & Diversity Programs Community Organization Engagement Strategies • • • • • • • • • • EXPERTISE Highly effective in Internal Affairs; adept at supervisor/employee relations, team building and training. Recognized for creating a model for diversification. Skilled in fostering police and community collaboration. Knowledgeable facilitator of City of Minneapolis Mediation Compliance Agreement. Dedicated, compassionate and forward thinking; committed to organizational excellence and integrity. Mediation Compliance/Positive Labor Organizational relationships Multi-Million dollar patrol budget management Patrol Operations & Investigations Crime Fighting Strategies Internal Affairs Experience Well informed on key 21st century urban policing/technology International Anti-Terrorism Experience NRA Firearms & Use of Force Instructor Crisis Negotiations MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN 1st Precinct Inspector 2017 - Present Responsible for all patrol and investigative activities for a 110 officer Precinct encompassing the entire Minneapolis downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods; to include crime strategy development, community and business engagement, and overall precinct operations. Patrol Sectors encompassing over seven neighborhoods and 40,000 residents in the Downtown Business District. Work directly and act as point of contact/liaison for all community, business and large corporate entities. Monitor crime trends and co-developed innovative strategies to combat these trends. Manage precinct’s budget funds and resources to areas where needed most including Officer’s salaries, equipment and accountability to funding source. Manage departments Bicycle Rapid Response Team and Mounted Patrol. EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN Lieutenant (Supervisor) Domestic Assault Unit Nov 2014 to Sept 2017 Number of direct reports 7 Sergeant/Investigators (Returned from leave of absence Nov 2014) Responsible for the assignment and quality control of all felony domestic related cases generated by the Minneapolis Police Department. (Over 3,900 in 2015). Actively prepare cases for city and County attorney’s prosecution, provide for the advocacy for victims of domestic violence, and facilitate the proper administration for domestic related grants such as the violence against women act (VAWA). Ensure that domestic assault investigators have the resources needed to conduct field follow-ups and enforcement of domestic abuse no contact orders. Facilitate partnerships with various community and civic organizations in order to formulate effective strategies to combat the serious crime of domestic violence. EXPERTISE MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN Deputy Chief of Patrol Dec 2012 to Nov 2014 *Patrol Bureau is comprised of all civil service ranks in the city Responsible for all patrol related activities for an 860 member Police department. Direct Oversight and supervision of over five 100+ Officer Precincts and Special Operations Division: SWAT, K9, Bomb/Arson, and Mounted Patrol. Extensive community interaction and fostering of partnerships. Employee development and morale. Contract negotiations and budget management & development (134 Million Dollars annual) Population over 400,000 with over 400,000 calls for service avg. per year. MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN 1st Precinct Inspector May 2012 – Dec 2012 (Promoted to Deputy Chief December 2012) Responsible for all patrol and investigative activities for a 110 officer Precinct encompassing the entire Minneapolis downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods; to include crime strategy development, community and business engagement, and overall precinct operations. EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN 5th Precinct Inspector 2010 to 2012 Responsible for all patrol and investigative activities for a 100 officer Precinct encompassing the entire Minneapolis South West metro area and surrounding neighborhoods. To include crime strategy development, community and business engagement, and overall precinct operations. (Deployed Operation New Dawn 2011) MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN Pre-Service Training Lieutenant Sept 2009 to Jan 2011 Responsibilities include the direct supervision and guidance to the following MPD Units: • • • • • • • Backgrounds 11 Sgt. Investigators Community Service Officer Program 1 Sgt./1 Officer Recruitment 1 Sgt./1 Officer MPD Police Academy 1 Sgt. /5 Officers Managed and developed the Self-Assessment component of the department’s promotional process. Appointed as the Multi-Cultural Coordinator by the Chief of Police Assigned as the manager and chief developer of the Department’s Early Intervention System (EIS). MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN 5th Precinct Sector Lieutenant Aug 2008 to Aug 2009 Successfully manage 25 officers on patrol, 4 sergeants, 2 Officers in a problem properties unit; supervise 3 Civilian Crime Prevention Specialist, and have command authority in a sector in the most diverse location in the City of Minneapolis. Sector encompasses over seven neighborhoods and 30,000 residents. Work directly and act as point of contact/liaison for all community organizations. Monitor crime trends and co-developed innovative strategies to combat these trends. Manage precinct’s “buy back budget” to evenly distribute funds and resources to areas where needed most including officer’s salaries, equipment and accountability to funding sources. EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Minneapolis, MN Mobile Field Force Division Commander (Captain) – Republican National Convention 2008 to Present One of five lieutenants selected and assigned as a Mobile Field Force Division Commander. An additional 4 Sergeants and 70 patrol officers have been assigned to train and lead in the event of civil unrest during the Republication National Convention. These elite officers were among the nation’s best trained police officers in civil unrest techniques and procedures. SWAT Negotiation Team Member 1997 to 2007 Mounted Patrol Supervisor (part time) 1999 to 2007 • Promoted to Lieutenant 5th PCT Sector 1 Helped rebuild Mounted Patrol Unit for use in warehouse district and other areas requiring crowd control, resulting in increased safety of officers and citizens. 2 /Sgt. 15 Officer (riders) Mediation Compliance 2006 to 2007 • Collaborative Agreement between department, community and US Department of Justice. EXPERTISE 4th Precinct Patrol Supervisor 2004 to 2006 (deployed Operation Joint Forge 2003) 25 Patrol Officers • Frontline Supervisor in one of the most dynamic policing challenge in the State of MN. Internal Affairs Investigator 2001 to 2003 • Conducted internal administrative and/or criminal review of allegations of ethics and violations of rules, laws and procedures. Prepared administrative and/or criminal investigative case reports. Worked with police/Community Relations Committee, Civilian Review Authority and other agencies. Promoted to Sergeant – Domestic Assault Investigator 2000 to 2001 • Investigated cases involving Crimes against family members. Worked closely with Hennepin County Investigators, Case Workers and County Attorneys on Vulnerable Adult cases. EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications Recruitment Officer 1996 to 1999 • Initiated, conceived, and implemented Community Service Officer Program, the premier recruitment tool of the Minneapolis Police Department. 3rd Precinct Community Response Team CRT (1st CRT in the City) 1995 to 1996 3rd Precinct Patrol 1993 to 1995 HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • • Restructured and developed department’s Community Service Officers Program, hailed as the “most innovative program of its kind in regard to diversifying a police department.” Achieved an 18% increase in people of color in the department from 1997 to 2008. Graduate of two high level Incident Command Schools (IC 300, IC 4007 sponsored by Department of Homeland Security – July 2007) Earned Chief’s Award of Merit after successful completion of the prestigious FBI (NA) 2008. Developed crime fighting and community engagement strategies; Resulting in steady decrease in crime over 12 month time frame Department’s 5th Precinct. Awarded for highest crime reduction and top unit in the city for 2010 (Achieved strong community and officer collaboration in working toward common goal. Awarded Department Medal of Valor and Department Medal of Commendation for actions on 35W bridge collapse. First responder to “Accent Signage” mass shooter event. Multiple successful SWAT call-outs as a Crisis Negotiator and Incident Commander. Created and developed trust-based relationships with elders in various Somali Clans; acted as intermediary between established, traditional neighborhoods and new Somali presence (over 60,000 strong). Chosen with short notice to organize and facilitate the security for the three day visit of Archbishop Desmond Tutu in May 2008. This international leader spoke at numerous events in multiple venues without incident. Chair for Major League Baseball All-Star Game perimeter security development 2014 Developed and implemented the security plan for multiple POTUS visits. EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • US Army War College (Masters of Arts Strategic Studies) Graduate 2015 • Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy (NA) class #232 2008 (top 1% of Law Enforcement, by invitation only) • Senior Management Institute of Police (SMIP) 2008 • US Army Command and General Staff College (ILE) 2008 • Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Masters of Leadership (MAL) Degree 2005 • University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Science in GEN Science 1987 • Minneapolis Police Academy, Sworn Police Officer P.O.S.T. #12129 1992 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS QUALIFICATIONS (National Academy – University of Virginia accredited) 2008 • Community Oriented Policing 21ST CENTURY • Human Resources • Media Relations • Civil Liability • Police Labor relations • Public/ Private partnerships to secure funding for new policing innovations • Police budget management • Procedural Justice • Implicit Bias SENIOR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE POLICE (SMIP) Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) 2008 EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications City of Minneapolis Major Project Certification Course, 2011-2012 • Project Management Certified LOUISIANA MOUNTED ASSOCIATES, New Orleans, LA 2004 • Mounted Police Instructor Certification (80 hours) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Dakota County 2002 • Less Lethal Certification Course HENNEPIN PARKS PUBLIC SAFETY 2000 • Mounted Patrol Officers Basic Course (20 hours) • Basic Equitation • Horse Physical Mechanics • Horse Transportation • Mounted Firearms training • Basic Horse First-aide INSTRUCTOR MN STATUTES (SKILLS/CCJLE) 1997 to 1998 • Metro State Instructor “Diversity in Law Enforcement” 2007 to 2009 MN BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION, St. Paul, MN 1997 • Firearms/Use of Force Instructor course (90 hours) • Ammunition Capabilities & Demonstrations • Use of Force, Deadly Force, Civil & Legal Responsibilities • Mechanics of Handgun & Shotgun Instruction • Shooting Exercises – Day & Night Firing Ranges 1997 to 1999 • Shooting Instructional Aides • Range Management Techniques • Adult Education Principles • Methods of Instruction • Lesson Plan Development ***Instruction & Instructor Certification in various forms of force options from Verbalization Skill, Unarmed Tactics, Chemical Agents, and Intermediate Weapons to Deadly Force EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT (Awards) • Awarded Department Award of Valor for actions on the 35W bridge collapse • Chief’s Award of Merit (3rd award) • Medal of Commendation (2nd award) • Medal of Achievement • Precinct and Unit of the year award. (Largest crime reduction in the city) 2009 ACCREDITATIONS AFFILIATIONS • • • • • • • • • ASP Baton Instructor Aerko Chemical Agent Instructor Dynamic Encounter Management Training Instructor MNBCA and NRA Firearms Instructor Less Lethal Certified Mounted Police Certified Mounted Police Instructor Certified ATF Swat Negotiation Basic MPD Swat Basic • • Federal Bureau of Investigation (NA) Association National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) International Association of Chiefs of Police MN Association of Chiefs of Police Police Executive Research Forum National Tactical Officers Association National Mounted Officers Association US Armor Association MN Army National Guard Officer Association/United States Army War College Alumni Association University of Iowa/Augsburg College Alumni Associations St Paul NAACP National Black Police Officers Association United States Army War College Association Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. • • • • • • • • • • • • EDDIE M. FRIZELL Résumé of Qualifications MILITARY MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, ST Paul, MN • Colonel - 0/6 2013 to Present (29 years of Service) • Joint Force HQ G-3 Operations (Present) • SFOR 14 ACOS OPS XO (awarded Defense Meritorious Service Medal for actions in Bosnia. • Commanded a Squadron in Iraq of 600+ soldiers as a Lieutenant Colonel. • Led an international anti-terrorist team in Bosnia to capture suspected terrorist and persons indicted for war crimes by the Hague. RECOGNITIONS • • • • • • • • Bronze Star (Operation New Dawn) Iraq 2011-2012 Defense Meritorious Service Medal/Army Commendation Medal (3rd award) Army Achievement Award/National Defense Service Medal (2nd award) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal/Armed Forces Service Medal/Humanitarian Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/M device)/Army Service Ribbon NATO Medal War on Terrorism Medal COMMUNITY SERVICE • • • • • Police Activity League (PAL) 1995 to Present Assistant Coach, Maple Grove Girls Fast Pitch League 2007 to 2009 Assistant Coach, Osseo Maple Grove Basketball Association Maple Grove Youth Football Coach Assistant Executive Council Chairman (Cross Winds Methodist Church, Maple Grove)