1. Joseph A. Costa
1231 Lincoln St.
Hollywood, Fl 33019
401-524-0905
QUALIFICATIONS: Proven Leadership ability; 8 yrs. Experience in administrative
Command.
Results oriented training capabilities
EXPERIENCE:
8/12-Present Broward County Sheriffs Office
Court Deputy
Security for Courtrooms and assisting in all court room activity
8/79-8/99 City of Central Falls, RI
Central Falls Police Department
8/99-Present Master Yacht Captain of Yachts of 100 tons
Licensed Florida Yacht Broker
5/91-8/99 Police Captain
Internal Affairs Officer- Investigate possible violations of the rules
and regulations of CFPD.
Training Officer- Schedule and administer training sessions for all
Write and implement policies regarding
Use of force. Purchase equipment for use by CFPD.
Seat Belt Coordinator, CFPD- Apply for federal grants for use in
Seat belt safety education. Implement training for members of the
Department and organize educational forums for the public.
3/89-5/91 Lieutenant-Shift Supervisor
12/86-3/89 Sergeant-Road Supervisor
8/79-12/86 Patrolman
EDUCATION:
Roger Williams University- Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice-1994
Roger Williams University
2. Associates Degree- Criminal Justice- 1990
R.I. Junior College-Associates Degree Business- 1977
Central Falls High School- 1975
OTHER TRAINING:
6/94 Northwestern University-Mid Management Staff and Command Training
6/94 RI Safe Kids Coalition-Child Safety Seat Training
4/94 US Dept. of Transportation-Occupant Protection Usage and Enforcement
Instructor training.
3/93 URI Commissioned Police Officer Seminar
5/92 Fitness Institute-Weapons Control Instructor
3/92 ASP-Side Handle Baton Instructor
3/92 ASP- Tactical Baton Instructor
11/91 Fitness Institute-Level “1” Use of Force Instructor, Principles of Subject
Control, Passive Counter measures
11/91 Instructor’s Council- ASR Instructor
5/91 URI-Management and Command Program
3/91 RI Municipal Police Training Academy-First Line Supervisor School
5/88 Northeast Law Enforcement Officer’s Association-Cults, Occult and
Ritualistic Crimes.
11/88 Warwick PD- Special Weapon and Tactical Operations School
10/88 F.B.I.- Uniform Crime Reporting Training
5/88 Nutshell Performance Tech, N.H.- Deliberate and Dynamic Building
Entries and Searches
12/87 Doppler Traffic Radar Operation
3/85 F.B.I-Specialized School in Photography
11/83 Providence Police Academy-Certificate of Competency- Monadnock
PR-24
3/82 RI State Police- Introduction to Rilets/NCIC Policy and Procedures
CITATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
6/86 Safety Award-Eugene T. LeFebvre Post 1271-For Bravery
3/85 Mayor’s Citation for Heroic and Meritorious Service
2/85 State of RI Citation- Heroism
1/81 CFPD Commendation-Outstanding Police Work
OTHER PERSONAL:
1991 Member of American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
1994 Member RI State Boxing Commission
1995 Assistant Harbor Master- Warren RI
1988 President-Seven Castles Club of the Blackstone Valley
