Carl Schinner
Edgewater
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
21st Century Policing Division
Prince George's County Police Department
Upper Marlboro
03.2025 - Current
- Oversees the agency's accreditation process to earn national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
- Wordsmith the agency's written directives, special operating procedures, and emergency operations plans in compliance with the CALEA standards.
- Supervise employees in the Planning and Research Division.
Delegate/Team Leader/Accreditation Assessor
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
Gainesville
04.2007 - Current
- Reviewed candidate agencies for accreditation or reaccreditation at CALEA conferences, ensuring compliance with established standards.
- Participated in 40 assessment processes nationwide, serving as a team leader in 23 of them.
- Assessed candidate law enforcement agencies' policies and proofs of compliance against best practices, enhancing agency effectiveness.
- Conducts extensive interviews of candidate agency personnel, community and business leaders, special interest groups and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with CALEA standards.
- Facilitated public hearings for the Commission, gathering community input to inform accreditation decisions.
- Supervises other team member(s) and drafts a detailed report for the Commission.
Chief of Police
La Plata Police Department
La Plata
11.2013 - 03.2025
- Provided leadership to twenty-eight sworn officers and four civilians.
- Prepared, oversaw, and administered a $5.2 million budget.
- Redrafted the agency's written directives, special operating procedures, emergency operations plan, and training in compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.
- Oversaw the agency's efforts as it earned national accreditation and reaccreditation through CALEA.
- Managed personnel issues including hiring, disciplinary investigations/resolutions, promotions, EEO complaints, and terminations.
- Utilized social media to inform public on key issues and highlight outstanding work of employees, enhancing community engagement.
- Instituted numerous community policing programs to include block parties, community walks, house and business checks, coffee with a cop, safe transactions, replica gun education, home video grants, as well as a child safety seat installation.
- Created and oversaw three award-winning Crime Prevention/Community Policing initiatives (Operation Prevent Porch Piracy, #9PMRoutine-La Plata Style, and a Residential/Small Business Video Grant Program).
- Created and oversaw an award winning Prevent the Mourning after Impaired Driving Program.
- Created public/private law enforcement partnership positions with a regional medical center to increase safety of hospital staff, patients, and property while lessening the workload on patrol.
- Coordinated over three dozen partnerships with governmental, non-profit, special interest, and faith-based organizations to improve quality of life in underserved neighborhoods.
- Upgraded technologies to include in-car cameras, ruggedized mobile computers, field reporting, personal body cameras, evidence barcoding, message boards, mobile video trailers, speed photo enforcement, and FARO crime scene mapping.
- Upgraded emergency response readiness to include a patrol rifle program, personal protective equipment, generators, and vehicles.
- Instituted in-house in-service training program to ensure officers are receiving cutting edge instruction.
- Restructured work schedules to provide increased patrol coverage during peak call hours.
- Worked with town management and elected officials to reclassify the rank structure and increase compensation.
- Worked closely with other town department heads to develop holistic solutions to quality-of-life and crime issues.
- Developed an internal checks and balances system that dramatically reduced the agency's workers insurance claims and premiums. The systems put in place were featured in a Chesapeake Employers Insurance newsletter.
- Successfully managed several high-profile incidents that captured the attention of the national media.
- Instituted employee training programs for interactions with those community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
- Obtained a federal grant to purchase Project Lifesaver technology for community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities prone to the life threatening behavior of wondering.
Patrol Division Commander (Captain)
Greenbelt Police Department
Greenbelt
07.2010 - 09.2013
- Oversaw a 38% drop in violent crime through technology lead and community partnership policing.
- Provided leadership to thirty-two sworn officers assigned to patrol operations.
- Managed and oversaw ten dispatchers in communications function, enhancing operational efficiency and response times.
- Assisted in preparing and administering $10 million budget, ensuring resource allocation aligned with departmental priorities.
- Managed and participated in personnel issues ranging from candidate interviews to disciplinary matters.
- Negotiated on behalf of the city during the collective bargaining process.
- Routinely participated in community meetings and local and state level allied law enforcement meetings.
- Acted as chief of police in the absence of the CEO.
- Prepared detailed reports for CEO, City Manager, and City Council, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Commander of the Office of Professional Standards (Lieutenant)
Greenbelt Police Department
Greenbelt
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Oversaw department accreditation process, drafting policies and maintaining compliance files to ensure adherence to standards.
- Conducted internal affairs investigations ensuring compliance with department directives and the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, enhancing accountability.
- Prepared detailed annual reports and summaries for Chief of Police and City Council, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Accreditation Sergeant
Greenbelt Police Department
Greenbelt
12.2002 - 06.2008
- Served as department's first accreditation manager, overseeing initial and reaccreditation on-site to ensure adherence to standards.
- Developed and maintained accreditation files, ensuring documentation met regulatory requirements and supported agency's accreditation goals.
- Redrafted department general orders manual, special operating procedures, and emergency operation plan to enhance compliance and operational readiness.
Patrol Sergeant
Greenbelt Police Department
Greenbelt
12.1999 - 11.2002
- Managed a squad of six patrol officers. Management included daily supervision, scheduling, reviewing reports, motivating, and disciplining officers.
- Managed the department's accident reconstruction team of six collision analysts.
- Coordinated business relationships with fifteen employers, scheduling 200 shifts monthly to ensure adequate staffing and operational efficiency.
Patrol Corporal, Police Officer First Class, Police Officer
Greenbelt Police Department
Greenbelt
11.1987 - 11.1999
- Responded to calls for service, issued traffic citations, made arrests, and engaged with the public daily to ensure community safety.
- Reconstructed motor vehicle collisions to determine causes and assess liability in cases involving critical personal injury or death.
- Conducted undercover drug investigations and controlled purchases, authoring search and seizure warrants to support successful prosecutions.
- Received officer of the year award three times during this time.
Food Clerk/"3rd Man"
Safeway Food Store
08.1979 - 10.1987
- Stocked food goods, produce, dairy, frozen food, and other items to maintain inventory levels and ensure product availability.
- Oversaw team activities and ensured project alignment to support operational goals.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Stocked shelves and organized displays for easy access.
- Operated cash register and managed customer transactions.
Education
Master's Degree - Management and Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2013
Baccalaureate Degree - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2010
Basic Police Officer Training Academy - Session 66
Prince George's County Police Academy
Forestville, MD11-1987
Skills
- Policy writing
- Accreditation assessment
- Community policing
- Emergency planning
- Budget management
- Law enforcement operations
Affiliations
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Maryland Chiefs of Police Association
- Maryland Municipal League Police Executive Association
- Prince George's County Chiefs of Police Association
- Chesapeake Region Accreditation Law Enforcement Alliance
- Weems Creek Church - Chairman of Personnel Committee/Deacon
Certification
- Police Executive Officer Training, Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, 32 hours
- Lincoln Leadership Institute of Gettysburg, 24 hours
- Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) Administrators Training, 80 hours
- MPCTC First Line Supervisor Training, 80 hours
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Executive Development, 40 hours
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Active Shooter Executive Training
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Managing Contemporary Policing Strategies
- IACP Critical Incident Management
- Maryland State Police Advanced Accident Investigation & Collision Reconstruction Investigation, 160 hours
- University of Florida Institute for Police Technology and Management Pedestrian Accident and Human Factors Investigation, 40 hours
- Prince George's County Community College Basic Investigator Training, 40 hours
- CALEA Team Leader Training
Volunteer Experience
- Maryland Task Force to Ensure Safety of Judicial Facilities, Appointed by Governor Wes Moore
- Maryland Chiefs of Police Association, President, First and Second Vice President
- Maryland Chiefs of Police Association's Legislative Committee, Member
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, Voting Board Member
- Washington Metropolitan Area High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, Executive Board Member
- Maryland Municipal League - Police Executive Association, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer
- CALEA, Delegate - Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- CALEA Executive Director's Advisory Group, Appointed by the Executive Director
- College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Diversity in Government Committee, Appointed by the President of CSM
- Charles County Criminal Justice Coordination Council, Appointed by County Commissioners
- Charles County Overdose Fatality Review Team, Appointed by the Charles County Health Officer
- International Association of Chiefs of Police Focus Group, Elimination of Sexual Abuse in Confinement Initiative
Awards
- Southern Maryland Hometown Hero Award - Trollinger Law
- Pillars of Justice Award - Charles County State's Attorney's Office
- Recipient of three Governors' Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Crime Prevention Programs
- Law Enforcement Leadership Award - Charles County State's Attorney's Office
- Past & Present Achievements Award - National Association of Black Veterans Association
- Outstanding Partner Award - La Plata Business Association
- Outstanding Public Service Award - Sons of the American Legion
- Selected Greenbelt Police Officer of the Year three times and nominated five times
- Recipient of three lifesaving awards
- Recipient of five 'class one' commendations, seven 'class two' commendations, and nine 'unit' citations
- Recipient of National Defense Ribbon for service at the United States Pentagon after the 9/11 attacks
- Recipient of Special Chief's Award for work performed on accreditation
Timeline
21st Century Policing Division
Prince George's County Police Department
03.2025 - Current
Chief of Police
La Plata Police Department
11.2013 - 03.2025
Patrol Division Commander (Captain)
Greenbelt Police Department
07.2010 - 09.2013
Commander of the Office of Professional Standards (Lieutenant)
Greenbelt Police Department
07.2008 - 06.2010
Delegate/Team Leader/Accreditation Assessor
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
04.2007 - Current
Accreditation Sergeant
Greenbelt Police Department
12.2002 - 06.2008
Patrol Sergeant
Greenbelt Police Department
12.1999 - 11.2002
Patrol Corporal, Police Officer First Class, Police Officer
Greenbelt Police Department
11.1987 - 11.1999
Food Clerk/"3rd Man"
Safeway Food Store
08.1979 - 10.1987
Master's Degree - Management and Leadership
Liberty University
Baccalaureate Degree - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Basic Police Officer Training Academy - Session 66
Prince George's County Police Academy