Anthony Rigano

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT ANTHONY RIGANO

I am a de-escalation and crisis intervention expert, as well as the creator of ARC Training Collaborative, a training initiative changing hearts and minds through mindset and de-escalation.My law enforcement career includes reaching the rank of Lieutenant at the Elgin Police Department.My areas of expertise include:De-Escalation and Mindset Training, Resiliency and Peer Support, Crisis Intervention Team Instructor, Investigations, SWAT, Firearms Instructor, Close Quarters Battle Instructor, Field Training Officer, Advanced Evidence Technician, Gang Specialist, Drug Specialist, Juvenile Officer, Advanced DUI Investigator, and Reid Interview and Interrogation Certified.My law enforcement career began as an officer in the Bairoil, Wyoming Police Department in May of 2003. I achieved the rank of Seargent and remained as such until I was hired by the Elgin Police Department on April 7th, 2004, where I have been employed ever since.In total, I have spent 8 years as a patrol officer working day shift, afternoon shift, night shift, and 4th watch. I spent 2.5 years as a Resident Officer in the Resident Officer Program of Elgin (ROPE) between 2006 and 2009. ROPE is a program aimed at using Community Oriented Policing to reduce crime in a high crime neighborhood. I began working as an Investigator in June 2013.In July of 2018 I began an innovative detective position aimed at conducting follow up visits for people with mental health issues who encounter the police to ensure they are in touch with the appropriate services. Additionally, I co-founded the We Can Help initiative with now retired Commander Trost at Elgin PD and conduct follow ups on non fatal overdoses in the Elgin community, aimed at offering services for addiction help. I co-created an innovative unit at the Elgin Police Department called the Collaborative Crisis Services Unit. This unit consists of detectives and mental health professionals who have the task of addressing mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the community through unique partnerships.I retired from Law Enforcement in June 2025.