Jeff is a Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems Operator specializing in pre-loss and post-loss site inspections, field investigations and aerial scene mapping using Pix4D and Drone Deploy software. He is also a Level 3 Traffic Collision Investigator and a Level 4 Collision Reconstructionist with over 22 years of policing experience, including five years as a Forensic Identification Officer and 9 years in traffic services. Jeff is qualified to image, analyze and interpret vehicle air bag control modules. He has served in a supervisory role for a major municipal police agency overseeing traffic services including collision reconstruction as well as managing his services drone program.
Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems Operator and Collision Reconstructionist, Origin & Cause Inc.
March 2020 — present
- Commercial expertise with operational Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems for site inspections, pre-loss and post-loss
- Operate advanced RPAS to support field investigations in the areas of:
- Roof Inspections (drone deploy roof reports)
- Building /structural inspections (interior and exterior)
- Fire scene investigations (residential, commercial, or large scale)
- Natural disaster requiring area mapping for floods, wind damage, forest fire, ice storm (2D/3D)
- Explosion scene investigation
- Site mapping for two dimensional and 3-dimensional modelling
- RPAS fleet will include a thermal sensor RPAS and an all-weather, heavy inspection RPAS for industrial and large-scale site Inspections
- Capture high definition video and digital imaging at 4K resolution for pre-loss and post-loss reports by adjustors on site
- Insured for $2 million liability for commercial deployment of the RPAS
- Extensive background in emergency services including site evaluations for safety, traffic safety, and motor vehicle collision investigation
- Motor Vehicle Collision Analysis Review reports
Traffic Management and Road Safety Sergeant, Niagara Regional Police Service
Jan 2021 — Present
- Conducting research, prepare and submit reports including recommendations, in relation to traffic problems identified by members of the public, Municipal authorities, and the Regional and Municipal Traffic Engineering Departments, for the ongoing assessment of Region-wide traffic enforcement programs for effectiveness
- Supervision and delivery of impaired driving countermeasures program.
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance, inspection and calibration of equipment
- Delivering and facilitating the training necessary to establish and maintain skills required for an effective Breath Analysis and Drug Recognition Expert program
- The maintenance of records related to Breath Analysis and the Drug Recognition Expert program, including required disclosure as necessary
- The Speed Management Programs and required supervision to ensure that mandated testing, calibration, and training requirements are met in a timely fashion
- Administrative support through the completion of RIDE Grants submissions and associated reports as necessary
- Participation on local and provincial road safety committees
- Identification of traffic safety risks and sharing information in order to promote intelligence led traffic enforcement initiatives
- Ongoing assessments of road safety initiatives and statistical evaluation
- Operational plan preparation for road safety initiatives (i.e.: Back to School Road Safety Day, Festive RIDE Kick-off, etc.)
- Liaison with District Supervisors/Commanders in order to encourage and deliver consistent traffic enforcement activities across the Region
- Assisting with the coordination of the police response to large scale events that may exceed the capacity of any one District to address
- Supervising officers assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Unit to ensure customized frontline policing services are provided throughout the Region
- Development and implementation of operational plans for enforcement initiatives to address problem oriented policing concerns at various locations throughout the region
- Coordinating information on initiatives between the various districts and members of the Traffic Enforcement Unit
- Assisting Reconstructionist or district officers as required at major incidents including collisions
Uniform Patrol Supervisor – City of Port Colborne, Niagara Regional Police Service
September 2020 — December 2020
- Supervise the activities of officers in relation to assigned investigations
- Supervise and coordinate the work of officers
- Effectively monitor and manage annual leave, requests for time off and duty schedules
- Oversee daily operations and administration, delegate assignments, implement staff schedules, and complete employee evaluations
- Review and approve criminal crown briefs including arrest warrant requests; ensuring content and quality of all briefs and Bail Hearing packages
RPV (Remotely Piloted Vehicle) Unit, Niagara Regional Police Service
2014 to Present
- Operational Manager responsible for all aspects of the flight operation
- Operational Manager responsible for all administrative functions
- Overseeing all safety of operations
- Maintaining application of future SFOCs to Transport Canada
- Ensuring compliance of Program pilots with the SFOC
- Ensuring that all required persons are present during operations
- Ensuring that all persons involved with the operation understand their assigned duties
- Ensuring all Flight Release/Authorization forms are approved prior to RPAS operations
- Procurement of equipment and training
- Collection and maintenance of all flight logs and records
- Transport Canada Qualified Flight Reviewer
- Active member of the National Chiefs of Police RPV working group and founding member of the CERRA (Canadian Emergency Responders Robotics Association)
