MARK MAREGNI
Peabody,MA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven former Police Detective with the City of Boston, skilled in criminal investigation and community policing. Proven expertise in forensic evaluation and critical thinking, successfully solving complex cases while maintaining public safety. Adept at testifying in court and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community trust and safety.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
TCO
Town of Topsfield Police Department
Topsfield, MA
01.2023 - Current
- 1. Directed traffic at assigned locations by manually controlling flow, operating traffic signal controls, and placing cones and barricades to ensure safe movement. Stay alert and attentive to surroundings at all times. Be familiar with and abide by the Topsfield Police Department's policies.
- 2. Assisted motorists and workers during traffic incidents by providing directions and support to enhance safety and efficiency.
- 3. Informed the public about directions, street locations, and points of interest to facilitate navigation and improve community engagement.
- 4. Observed and report hazardous conditions/situations.
POLICE DETECTIVE
CITY OF BOSTON
BOSTON, MA
10.1998 - 07.2023
- Promoted to Detective 1998; Area B-2 Roxbury and Mattapan, Area E-5 West Roxbury and Roslindale, Area E-18 Hyde Park and Mattapan, Area D-14 Brighton and Allston, Area E-13 Jamaica Plain/Roxbury, Crimes Against Children Unit and Domestic Violence Unit & The Director of Security Family Justice Center.
- Investigated criminal acts such as homicides, sexual assaults, and child abuse, collecting and analyzing forensic evidence to solve cases.
- LAST ASSIGNMENT.
- Led investigations as Domestic Violence Unit Detective and managed security at the Family Justice Center
- Detectives assigned to the DVU are specifically trained in all aspects of intimate and non-intimate partner violence and are centrally located at the Family Justice Center. DVU Detectives shall assume responsibility for all follow-up investigations of all reported incidents of 209A abuse beginning with the assignment of the incident report through resolution of the investigation. Abuse can include physical violence, threats, stalking, intimidation, verbal abuse, and other behaviors used by one person to control another. DVU detectives work out of the FJC, and can be reached at 617-343-4350. In addition, civilian domestic violence advocates are assigned to several police stations in the City, and can assist victims of domestic violence with safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals to a myriad of services, including legal assistance and housing relocation. To speak with an advocate, contact your local police station or call the DVU for more information about our advocates.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Secured crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve evidence for investigation and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined victims, and investigated secondary locations to construct comprehensive cases through meticulous evidence handling and documentation.
- Executed warrants for arrests and searches in compliance with constitutional standards, ensuring legal integrity of investigations.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis and DNA testing.
- Thoroughly investigated criminal acts and conspiracies.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of each case to ensure accuracy and support prosecution of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Created detailed sketches and diagrams to illustrate crime scenes for investigative purposes detailing primary and secondary crime scenes.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF BOSTON
BOSTON, MA
01.1991 - 10.1998
- A patrol officer, in carrying out the functions of the department, including but not limited to, the preservation of the public peace, the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the arrest and prosecution of violators of the law, the proper enforcement of all laws and ordinances and the effective delivery of police services shall constantly direct his best efforts to accomplish that end intelligently and efficiently and shall hold himself in readiness at all times to answer calls and obey the orders of his superiors. He shall be held to a strict accountability for the good order of the sector, beat or post to which he has been assigned to duty.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended suspects, informed them of Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail, ensuring proper legal procedures were followed.
- Secured crime scenes, collected evidence, and conducted witness interviews to support investigations.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in the area.
- Interviewed witnesses to gather crucial details about incidents and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
POLICE CADET
CITY OF BOSTON
BOSTON, MA
11.1987 - 01.1991
- Performed clerical and administrative duties, answered telephones, directed traffic, and recorded motor vehicle violations to support department operations. In short, cadets perform all department functions, excepting those that require actual police powers and authority. Rotated through assignments to gain comprehensive knowledge of police operations and objectives. Assigned to Police Headquarters and various neighborhood police stations to assist in community policing efforts.
- Assisted with community outreach programs to foster public relations.
- Conducted patrols to ensure public safety in designated areas.
- Collaborated with officers during investigations and crime scene management.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Western New England University
Springfield, MABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Western New England University
Springfield, MAAssociate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk University
Boston, MASkills
- Crime investigation
- Forensic Evaluation
- Collecting Evidence
- Preserving Crime Scenes
- Investigative Procedures
- Crime Prevention
- Traffic Incident Management
- Undercover Operations
- Warrant Issuing
- Court testimony
- Testifying Skills
- Report Preparation
- Report development
- Information Verification
- Evidence Control
- Fingerprint Evidence
- Biological Evidence Handling
- Computer Forensics
- Surveillance Operations
- Scene Preparation
- Debriefing Informants
- Interviewing Techniques
- Investigative Interviews
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Collecting Statements
- Suspect Interviewing
- Judicial procedures
- Legal Standards
- Crisis Communication
- Community Policing
- Community Safety
- Control Crowd
- Emergency Situations
- First Aid Training
- Active Learning
- Training
- Police Training
- Firearms Knowledge
- Safe Weapons Usage
- Defensive Tactics
- Problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
- Data Integrity
- Researching Skills
- Scene processing
- Case Reviews
- Presentation of Evidence
- Video Documentation
- Video Recordings
- Locating Individuals
- Event Surveillance
- Investigation coordination
- Serving Search Warrants
- Findings interpretation
- Crisis Communication
- Reading Comprehension
- Professional Summary
- Skills
- Affidavits
- DEA school training
- Assault investigation training
- Findings interpretation
- Fingerprint Evidence
- Scene processing
- Crime and Intelligence
- Affidavits
- DEA school training
- Assault investigation training
Timeline
TCO
Town of Topsfield Police Department
01.2023 - Current
POLICE DETECTIVE
CITY OF BOSTON
10.1998 - 07.2023
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF BOSTON
01.1991 - 10.1998
POLICE CADET
CITY OF BOSTON
11.1987 - 01.1991
Master of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Western New England University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Western New England University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk University