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SUMMARY OF POLICE, INVESTIGATIVE AND POLYGRAPH EXPERIENCE
John C. Prushinski
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- Computerized Polygraph
- Criminal investigation
- Armed Personal Protection
- Interview and Interrogation
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Body Language
- Organized Crime Intelligence
- Police Internal Affairs
- Licensed Beverage Establishment Assaults
- Sexual Harassment
- Photography and Video
- Statement Taking
- Surveillance
- Security, Liability and Personal Injury
- Matrimonial and Custody
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EXPERIENCE
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, Woodbridge, New Jersey.
A large pro-active police department within the State of New Jersey. |
1971-1995 |
| Executive Officer, Criminal Investigation Division | 1994-1995 |
| Lieutenant Commander, Internal Affairs Unit | 1992-1994 |
| Executive Officer, Criminal Investigation Division | 1990-1992 |
| Sergeant, Radio Patrol Division | 1986-1990 |
| First Class Detective | 1974-1986 |
| Patrol Officer, Radio Patrol Division | 1971-1974 |
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMPUTERIZED POLYGRAPH (Forensic Psychophysiology)
Obtained Polygraphist status in 1991. Attended Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice, the FBI Academy School of Polygraph, and the U. S. Department of Defense Polygraph Institute. Conducted specific issue testing including suspects, victims, witnesses, and informants. Wrote department policies for polygraph procedures as unit commander; oversaw all quality control related to polygraph testing. Chosen to assist in polygraph testing for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Certified as a Polygraphist meeting all requirements thereof. Certified to conduct sex offender testing. Continual updating of polygraph training. Testing has included all areas ranging from theft to homicide. All testing is conducted in accordance with the American Polygraph Association guidelines. All training has been obtained through American Polygraph Association approved training facilities.
Executive Officer, Criminal Investigation Division
Two tours of duty. Overall command of up to 41 investigative personnel. Researched Division effectiveness and structure. Reorganized and rescheduled all components of the Division to operate more effectively and efficiently. Responsible for all criminal investigations.
Internal Affairs
Chosen as the first full-time Internal Affairs Commander. Supervised 1 full time Sergeant and 3 part-time Lieutenants; received complaints against police; investigated and reported directly to the Chief of Police. Prepared cases for hearings and criminal case trials. Testified for/against police officers at hearings and in court. Created all administrative forms; computerized the unit and adopted unit procedures.
Training
Obtained Police Teaching Certification in 1990 from the State of New Jersey. Instructed many members of the Woodbridge Police Department in various aspects of police work including search and seizure, crime scene procedure, arrests, obtaining and execution of search warrants, use of excessive force, and patrol procedures.
Criminal Investigations
Served as an undercover detective for investigations of narcotics, weapons, prostitution, and alcoholic beverage control violations. Assigned to the Middlesex County Narcotics Strike Force. Investigated crimes of homicide, robbery, theft, fraud, sexual abuse/ assault, aggravated assault, burglary, etc. Intercepted telephonic communications under court order.
Organized Crime Intelligence
Obtained, filed and disseminated information on various groups which were active in continuing acts of organized criminal conduct. Disseminated information to, and received information from local, county, state and federal authorities.
MILITARY SERVICE
Active duty with the United States Marine Corps which included one tour of duty in VietNam. Received an Honorable Discharge.
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Police Benevolent Association; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Polygraph Association; New Jersey Polygraphists; Maryland Polygraph Association; Pennsylvania Polygraph Association; American Society for Testing and Materials; New Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Association.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The following are a list of schools and training seminars which I have attended.
| 2006 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 2006 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, American Polygraph Association |
| 2005 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 2004 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, Pennsylvania Polygraph Association |
| 2004 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, American Polygraph Association |
| 2003 | Coninuing Polygraph Education Seminar, American Polygraph Association |
| 2003 | Investigative Professional Development, Northeast Super Conference |
| 2002 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, American Polygraph Association |
| 2002 | Advanced Polygraph & Interview Techniques, Maryland Polygraph Association |
| 2001 | Pre- and Post-Conviction Polygraph Testing, American Polygraph Association |
| 2000 | Investigative Professional Development, New Jersey Licensed Private Investigators Assn. |
| 1999 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, Pennsylvania Polygraph Association. |
| 1999 | Advanced, Sex Offender Supervision & Monitoring, Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice. |
| 1998 | Psychology and Physiology in Polygraph, Virginia Polygraph Association |
| 1997 | Periodic Testing of Convicted Sex Offenders, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 1997 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, American Polygraph Association. |
| 1996 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 1995 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, Maryland Polygraph Association |
| 1995 | Advanced Interrogation and Interview, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 1994 | Courtroom Testimony, U. S. Department of Defense Polygraph Institute |
| 1994 | Polygraph Seminar, National Training Center of Polygraph Science |
| 1993 | Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice |
| 1993 | Advanced Internal Affairs, International Association of Chiefs of Police |
| 1993 | Advanced Interrogation and Interviewing, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc. |
| 1993 | Level I Public Manager's Course, New Jersey Attorney General's Office |
| 1993 | Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Examinations Involving Sexual Disorders;
Suspects and Victims, U. S. Department of Defense Polygraph Institute |
| 1993 | Law Enforcement Polygraph Course, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy |
| 1992 | Internal Affairs, International Association of Chiefs of Police |
| 1992 | Background Investigations, University of Delaware |
| 1992 | Managing Internal Affairs and Discipline, John H. Stainler Police Academy |
| 1992 | Psychophysiological Detection of Deception R & I Procedures, U. S. Department of Defense Polygraph Institute. |
| 1992 | Continuing Polygraph Education Seminar, New Jersey Polygraphists, Inc.. |
| 1991 | Interview and Interrogation, University of Delaware. |
| 1991 | Understanding Body Movement In The Interview/ Interrogation Process, University of Delaware. |
| 1991 | Police Disciplinary Hearings, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1991 | Basic Polygraphist Training, Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice |
| 1990 | Hate Crimes, New Jersey State Attorney General's Office |
| 1990 | Method of Instruction Course, New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice |
| 1990 | Child Abuse Investigation, New Jersey State Police Academy |
| 1989 | Police Management, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1981 | Advanced Narcotic Law Enforcement, Morris County Police Academy |
| 1981 | Narcotic Law Enforcement, New Jersey Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association |
| 1980 | Evidence Collection, Recovering and Presenting, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1979 | Narcotic Law Enforcement, New Jersey Narcotic EnfEnforcementficers Association |
| 1978 | Advanced Narcotic Enforcement, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1978 | Organized Crime, New Jersey State Police Academy |
| 1976 | Criminal Investigation, New Jersey State Police Academy |
| 1976 | Service Weapon Marksmanship, Department of the Army |
| 1976 | Organized Crime, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1976 | Advanced Drug Enforcement, New Jersey State Police Academy |
| 1975 | Sex Crimes Investigation and Analysis, New Jersey State Police Academy |
| 1974 | Basic Narcotics Investigations, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| 1972 | Basic Police Training, New Jersey State Police Municipal Police Academy |
| 1971 | Basic Police Training, Middlesex County Police Academy |
| TOTAL HOURS OF POLYGRAPH TRAINING TO DATE: 1,089 |
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