Jim Gallagher

About Jim Gallagher

Experienced Police Executive skilled at co-creating solutions to the most pressing challenges facing policing today by fostering an environment of Community Partnership and Professional Public Safety Practices that are Results Driven, Procedurally Just and Respectful of the needs of diverse populationsTRANSPARENT IN LEADERSHIP ACTIONS • ACCOUNTABLE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTSCommand and Executive level law enforcement leader with the experience and relationships to advance the goals and objectives of professional law enforcement Diverse assignment history and leadership experience in all major sections of the Phoenix Police Department Community connected and justice focused police leader with experience in planning, staffing, managing and evaluating successful and sustainable community engagement and outreach programsExperience in prudently managing multi-million dollar budgets, thoughtfully developing personnel & efficiently allocating resources based upon available data and organizational and community needsRelationship focused leadership style that cultivates and nurtures strong working relationships with partnersDemonstrated ability to foster a police culture and organizational climate that is professional, transparent, accountable and self-monitoringRelentlessly self-improving police leader and community servant prepared to ascend to greater levels of responsibility in today’s complex policing environment

Experience

1. Director - W Valley Law Enforcement Training Academy & Residential Faculty

   Glendale Community College

   Aug 2024 — Present · Glendale, AZ, US

   Responsible for the leadership, oversight and coordination of Police Academy in collaboration with 9 partner agencies to ensure students receive the highest quality instruction, complete educational requirements and achieve Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) certification as a Police Officer• Serve as full time faculty member providing high quality instruction to a diverse student population and performing instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the college• Develop, deliver and maintain highest standards of ethical law enforcement education and training; implements changes as necessary to maintain a high performing Police Academy; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality• Ensures the Police Academy program meets accreditation standards and complies with state and national policies and procedures; evaluates program faculty, instructors and staff; maintains inventory of program equipment and supplies; provides input on department budget• Oversees coordination and instruction in classroom, clinical, vehicular and learning lab settings of the Academy program, ensuring compliance with the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST)• Conduct use-inspired research into training related topics including, but not limited to, retention & attrition, alternative learning modalities, intersection of education/training & AI usage, recruit pre-academy readiness

Education

• Northeastern University

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  1995

• Northern Arizona University

  Master of Administration (MAdmin), Public Management