Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards and Citations
Police Related Training
Timeline
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Justin Purinton

Greenfield

Summary

Experienced law enforcement professional skilled in leadership, crisis management, and community relations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Demonstrates proficiency in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and public safety operations. Known for having patience, professionalism, and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

Greenfield Police Department
08.2023 - Current

Full Time Patrol Officer

Greenfield Police
01.2014 - 01.2025
  • (11 years)

Part Time Officer

Colrain Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • 1 year part time

Special Police Officer

Greenfield Police
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Approximately (2 years)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Souther New Hampshire University
Manchester, Nh
01-2024

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Ma
01-2012

High School Diploma -

Mohawk Trail Regional High School
01-2009

Skills

  • Team management
  • Patrol supervision
  • Policy enforcement
  • Community policing
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Awards and Citations

On 07/13/2014, Sgt Rice also wrote me a letter of commendation for my involvement in successfully preventing a suicidal male party from jumping off of a rail road bridge.

On 08/10/2019, Sgt Westerling wrote me a letter of commendation regarding my role in saving a person’s life. My actions involved pulling an unconscious male from a river and preventing him from drowning.

07/08/2023, Received a life save award from AMR for my participation in successful resuscitation of a human life on a call at 369 Colrain Rd.

Police Related Training

  • Field Training Officer Training
  • Radar/ Lidar
  • Basic Crash Investigator
  • Taser Training
  • Entry Level Fitness Coordinator
  • Emergency 911 operator
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Test’s
  • Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement
  • Active Shooter Training
  • NIK Drug Field Test
  • Officer Down Rescue Training
  • Sexual Assault Investigator Training
  • Advanced Detective Clinic
  • Background Investigations
  • Breaking Entering Evidence Recovery (BEER)
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Arson and Fire Investigation training
  • Crisis Intervention Team training
  • SWAT 1 operator training
  • Front Line Leadership Training

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Greenfield Police Department
08.2023 - Current

Full Time Patrol Officer

Greenfield Police
01.2014 - 01.2025

Part Time Officer

Colrain Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2014

Special Police Officer

Greenfield Police
01.2012 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Souther New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Greenfield Community College

High School Diploma -

Mohawk Trail Regional High School
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