John Petrick

About John Petrick

A dynamic and experienced law enforcement and community outreach leader with over 33 years in diverse law enforcement settings, 22 years as Chief of Police. Work experience includes large (NYPD), midsize (municipalities), and higher education (Penn State University) agencies. Extensive experience in public relations and community engagement with private and public sector entities, media relations, critical incident preparedness/ response, and risk management. Collaborated and built trusted relationships with elected officials, non-profits, chamber/ business associations, service organizations, higher education, local, state and federal law enforcement, fire, emergency services and community members to promote safety and address concerns.

Experience

1. Regional Partner & Asset Protection Manager

   Starbucks

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Responsible for providing subject matter expertise, advising on enterprise programs, and identifying effective, thoughtful safety and security solutions for retail coffeehouses. Building leader capability to respond to physical and security incidents that impact partner and customer safety, and consult with cross-functional stakeholders, inside and outside of the organization.

Education

• Penn State University

  Public Entity Leadership

  2022

• New York City Police Academy

  Certified Police Officer

  1989

• Pennsylvania Municipal Police Academy

  Certified Police Officer

  1994

• FBI National Academy

  Session 217

  2004

• New York University

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science

  1985 — 1989