Dean Stienburg
East Lawrencetown
Summary
Accomplished Halifax Regional Police Officer with a comprehensive background in law enforcement, including policy development and crisis intervention. Renowned for leadership skills and an exceptional ability to build trust and satisfaction within the work place. Spearheaded the development of provincial training standards, showcasing expertise in firearms, use of force and crisis management.
Comes with a proven track record in management/employee relations. Retired Sgt Stienburg has the required skill and exceptional work ethic required to excel in the Direct or Security position with NSHA.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Halifax Regional Police
11.1990 - 05.2023
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Court recognized expert witness for Use of Force and Police Training.
- Nova Scotia Provincial Range Master instructor, responsible for developing policy and course training standards for firearms training in the province of Nova Scotia.
- Master Taser Instructor-researched and developed provincial training standards and policy for Conducted Energy Weapons for Halifax Regional Police and the Province of Nova Scotia. Delivered certification training for all Conducted Energy Instructors in the Atlantic Provinces.
- Sat on national development committee for Subject Behavior Officer Response reporting to standardize UoF reporting in Canada.
- Consulting expert on development of Carbine Program for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
- Researched and developed the Halifax Regional Police carbine program.
- Consulting expert for Nova Scotia Department of Justice on Conducted Energy Weapons Hyde inquiry.
- Nova Scotia Provincial Master Use of Force Instructor. Revamped the Nova Scotia use of Force Certification program for police instructors.
- Member and lead trainer, for the Halifax Regional Police Police Emergency Response Team.
- Master Instructor in all Police intermediate and lethal weapons
- Crisis Intervention deescalation trained
- President of the Halifax Regional Police Association(6years) 660 members. Responsible to oversee a multi million dollar budget. Participated in the negotiation of 3 contracts.
- Extensive experience representing members of the service in HR related matters
- Chair of the Halifax Regional Police Benefits Program
- has a comprehensive understanding of administration of management and principles
- Past Board Member Alpine Nova Scotia
Education
Police Association Executive Leadership Program - Executive Management
Telfer School of Management/Harvard Business
Ottawa04-2018
Police Sciences - Police Training
Atlantic Police Academy
Charlottetown, PE11-1990
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
Dartmouth, NS06-1988
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Instruction and course development
- Policy development
- Interviewing Skills
- leadership
- Community engagement
- Emergency management
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Community oriented policing
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Mental resilience
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Court testimony
- Risk mitigation
- Undercover operations
- Safety improvements
- Staff management
- Surveillance
- Emergency planning
Timeline
Police Officer
Halifax Regional Police
11.1990 - 05.2023
Police Association Executive Leadership Program - Executive Management
Telfer School of Management/Harvard Business
Police Sciences - Police Training
Atlantic Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Prince Andrew High School
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