Mike Akim

About Mike Akim

I am a dedicated and results-driven law enforcement leader with over 20 years of experience in investigations, compliance, and risk management. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in ensuring compliance with workplace policies, strategies for workplace safety, employee relations, and organizational integrity. I have a proven track record of managing complex investigations, mitigating organizational risks, and developing crisis response strategies that safeguard both personnel and assets.Having overseen departmental budgets, conducted fraud investigations, and facilitated multi-agency coordination, I am adept at optimizing resources and aligning teams to achieve common goals. Skills- Internal Investigations & Compliance - Risk Management & Mitigation - Crisis & Incident Management - Employee Relations & Policy Development - Fraud Investigations & Prevention - Multi-Agency Coordination - Budget & Resource Management - Training & Team Development - Communication & Crisis Response Strategies

Experience

1. Lieutenant

   Village Of Broadview

   Nov 2021 — Present · Broadview, IL, US

   Lead and conduct internal investigations into workplace conduct, employee performance, and policy violations to ensure compliance with employment laws, workplace policies, and ethical standards- Oversee records management operations, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by processing over 100 FOIA responses per year while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive law enforcement documents- Advise executive leadership on best practices for employee relations, compliance policies, and workplace safety, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism- Manage department-wide payroll operations and oversee budget forecasting for a $3 million department budget, ensuring financial compliance with municipal policies while optimizing resource allocation and cost efficiency- Develop, implement, and refine crisis response strategies and risk mitigation plans to safeguard personnel, organizational assets, and public safety- Spearhead communication strategies to enhance internal transparency, foster employee engagement, and ensure the timely dissemination of critical information- Oversee major event planning and security operations, coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure smooth execution and risk preparedness for large-scale public gatherings, including the Juneteenth Celebration attendees over three days), the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and National Night Out.

Education

• Benedictine University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2016

• Triton College

  Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

  1995 — 2000

• Northwestern University

  School of Police Staff and Command Class #585

• Lewis University

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

  2017 — 2018