Claude N. Defay, Sr.
Boston
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer (CSO – Youth Officer)
District B-2
01.2024 - Current
- Building positive relationships with youth in schools and neighborhoods.
- Mentoring young people and serving as a trusted adult resource.
- Assisting with after-school programs, summer programs, and youth events.
- Supporting violence prevention and anti-gang initiatives.
- Helping mediate conflicts involving youth and families.
- Collaborating with school staff, counselors, social workers, and community leaders.
- Educating youth on topics such as bullying, internet safety, peer pressure, and conflict resolution.
- Encouraging youth participation in leadership, sports, and community programs.
- Connecting families with city resources, counseling services, and support programs.
Police Officer
School Engagement Unit
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Mediated disputes among students and facilitated conflict resolution strategies to promote a peaceful school atmosphere.
- Conducted MGL Chapter 123, Section 12.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, faculty, and community members through regular interactions, counseling, and outreach programs.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement safety protocols, conduct safety drills, and provide educational presentations on topics such as drug prevention and personal safety.
- Served as a mentor and resource for students, offering guidance, support, and encouragement to promote positive behavior and academic success.
- Conduct thorough investigations into incidents occurring within the school, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and liaise with external law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Provided support and assistance to students facing personal crises, such as bullying, substance abuse, or family problems, connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
- Participated in community events, parent meetings, and outreach activities to build trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the community.
Police Officer
Area B District
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Safeguarded and oversaw security in Boston's most dynamic and challenging neighborhoods, employing advanced tactics and strategies.
- Promptly reacted to police station and 911 dispatched calls encompassing traffic incidents, critical emergencies, and criminal activities, spanning homicide, domestic violence, assault/battery, theft, burglary, drug trafficking, and vandalism.
- Collaborated closely with fellow Officers and various first responders to evaluate scenes effectively, ensured the safety of victims and the public, apprehended suspected criminals, fortify crime scenes, and conducted preliminary inquiries.
- Fostered enduring connections with residents, community leaders, and allied counterparts to foster trust and enhanced community engagement and cooperation.
Education
M.S. - Criminal Justice
Lasell University
Newton, MA05-2024
B.S. - Management, Finance Discipline
University of Boston
Boston, MA06-2005
Skills
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Reports and Testimony Preparation
- NASRO Adolescent Mental Health
- Wellness Strategies
- Hate Crime Awareness
- Trauma-Informed Policing
- Crisis Prevention
- Runaway/Out-of-State Juveniles
- Conflict de-escalation
- Self-defense techniques
Affiliations
- Treasurer/Board Member MAMLEO (2018-present)
- Treasurer/Board Member HALEC (2020 - present)
- Mentor – Mission Safe Youth Center (2004 – present)
- Mentor – Beantown Slam (2004 – present)
- Mentor - Junior Achievement Academy (2004-2018)
Language
Fluent in French and Haitian Creole
Timeline
Police Officer (CSO – Youth Officer)
District B-2
01.2024 - Current
Police Officer
School Engagement Unit
01.2019 - 01.2024
Police Officer
Area B District
01.2016 - 01.2019
B.S. - Management, Finance Discipline
University of Boston
M.S. - Criminal Justice
Lasell University