SGT GREG PATCHIN

Sgt Greg Patchin attended the Kirtland Community College Law Enforcement Pre-Employment program from the 1990-1992.  Sgt Patchin was hired as a part-time officer in 1992 and shortly thereafter moved into a full-time position.

Sgt Patchin has continued to update his training.  Among his specialties are:

• At-scene Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation (Over 120 hours of training)

• Certified Evidence Technician

• Field Training Officer

• Alcohol Enforcement Training

• Trained in Emergency Fire and Rescue

• Trained in Marine Enforcement

Sgt Patchin's training in accident investigation and as an evidence technician has proven to be quite useful to our Department.

While Sgt Patchin's contributions to the G.T.P.D. are many, one of his main areas of specialties was being a Field Training Officer.  Sgt Patchin was instrumental in developing the Department's 11 week Field Training Program.  All new Officers coming into the G.T.P.D. are trained with the use of the Program.  The training is designed to educate new Officers about the effective handling of law enforcement activities as well as preparing new recruits for the departmental policies related to the Gerrish model of Community Policing.

Sgt Patchin has received several awards for excellent work to include a Life Saving award for his role in the use of a Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Sgt Patchin received a promotion to his rank of Sergeant effective September 9, 2006  

E-mail Sergeant Patchin at sgt.patchin@gerrishtownship.org or call me at 989-821-5207 ext 286