Elizabeth Ivy Zipp
Cheshire
Summary
Experienced with public safety and law enforcement, ensuring community well-being. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills and effective communication to manage situations. Knowledge of conflict resolution and teamwork in various scenarios.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
North Adams Police Department
North Adams
03.2024 - Current
- As a patrol officer, for the City of North Adams I am responsible for responding to calls for service. I also serve as a crime scene technician, domestic violence task force member, sexual assault investigator, forensic interviewer, crisis negotiator and Internet Crimes against Children task force member. I investigate online Child Sexual Abuse Material, including CyberTips generated from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and conduct in depth undercover investigations of detecting online predators.
Investigator
Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force
09.2021 - Current
- As an investigator for the task force, I work in conjunction with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and the Berkshire County District Attorney’s office. We assist with responding and investigating violent crimes including sexual assault, domestic violence, child exploitation, Internet crimes against children and human trafficking. I also conduct forensic interviews of children and adults with disabilities for the Berkshire District Attorney’s office as part of the Multidisciplinary Team.
EMT
Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department
Hinsdale
02.2019 - 03.2025
- I served as a volunteer basic Emergency Medical Technician for the Hinsdale ambulance service.
Sergeant
Hinsdale Police Department
Hinsdale
07.2022 - 03.2024
- As the Sergeant, I served as the first line supervisor for all of the patrol officers on the department. I was responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations within the department and directly communicating with the Chief of Police. I conducted numerous administrative functions including the department scheduling.
Patrol Officer
Hinsdale Police Department
Hinsdale
07.2017 - 07.2022
- As a patrol officer for the Town of Hinsdale, my responsibilities included but were not limited to, responding to all calls for service, updating the Sex Offender Registry Board, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, evidence room management, sexual assault investigations and community policing. I also served as the Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector and prepared the yearly budget for the department of Animal Control.
Education
Master of Justice Administration -
Faulkner University
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University
01.2021
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Wahconah Regional High School
Dalton, MA01.2012
Skills
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Crime scene processing and management
- In depth criminal investigations
- Court testimony and proceedings
- Interview and Interrogation techniques
- Community policing
Training
- 2026 National Cyber Crime Conference
- Federal Bureau of Investigation- Hostage/ Crisis Negotiator
- National Children’s Advocacy Center- Child Forensic Interviewer
- MA Disabled Persons Protection- Forensic Interviewing Adults with Disabilities
- Internet Crimes Against Children- Investigative Techniques
- Internet Crimes Against Children- Undercover Chat Fundamentals
- Municipal Police Institute- Breaking and Entering Evidence and Recovery
- Municipal Police Institute- Mastering Crime Scene Photography
- Municipal Police Institute- Dust “n Bust
- Western Mass CIT-TTAC- Crisis Intervention Team
- Homeland Security Investigations- Task Force Officer Initial Training
- Municipal Police Institute- Field Training Officer
- Municipal Police Training Committee- Sexual Assault Investigator
- 2021 Crimes Against Children Conference
- 2021 Conference on Crimes Against Woman
- 11th Annual Sergeant’s Leadership Conference
- International Association of Chiefs of Police- First Line Leadership
- Municipal Police Training Institute- “Officer in Charge”
- Municipal Police Training Committee- Full Time Police Academy
- Western MA Part-Time/ Reserve/ Intermittent Police Academy
Timeline
Patrol Officer
North Adams Police Department
03.2024 - Current
Sergeant
Hinsdale Police Department
07.2022 - 03.2024
Investigator
Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force
09.2021 - Current
EMT
Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department
02.2019 - 03.2025
Patrol Officer
Hinsdale Police Department
07.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Berkshire Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Wahconah Regional High School
Master of Justice Administration -
Faulkner University