Anthony Prignano
Timberlake,NC
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement officer with 31 years’ experience including more than 21 years of proven, capable leadership with both sworn and civilian employees. Strong qualifications in personnel management, training, resource management, public safety, and emergency response. Excellent investigative, research, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on sensitive information. Strong written and oral communication. Reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Raleigh, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Direct law enforcement operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and trust in law enforcement.
- Oversaw training programs for officers, focusing on effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborated with state and federal agencies to develop policies promoting public safety within agricultural sectors.
- Oversee planning meetings for the NC State Fair.
- Serve as incident commander for the NC State Fair, partnering with over 54 agencies providing a safe environment for approximately 1 million visitors during the 11 days.
- Ensure efficient man-power is allocated for high level events that attract large amounts of people.
Chief Deputy
Durham County Sheriff’s Office
Durham, NC
05.1995 - 03.2021
A distinguished 26 year career ensuring the public safety of Durham County. I progressed through the rigorous promotion requirements to handle increasingly responsible positions ultimately resulting in becoming the Director of the Durham County Detention Center. I was tasked with the training, development, and allocation of 218 Detention Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and Civilian employees. In addition, I was responsible for health and welfare of individuals housed within the Durham County Detention Center of which, has a capacity to hold up to 736 people. I was responsible to personally manage a budget of $18,535,000.00 and conduct budget presentations to the Durham County Board of County Commissioners on a yearly basis. Prior to this assignment, I was placed as the interim Chief Deputy of Law Enforcement Services for a period of 7 months. During this assignment I was responsible for a budget of $48,000,000.00 and approximately 500 employees.
United States Army
01.1991 - 01.1994
United States Marine Corps
01.1986 - 01.1990
Education
Management Development Program - Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
North Carolina Justice Academy Management Development
NCJA01-2012
No Degree - Non-Commissioners Officers Course
Primary Leadership Development
US Army 01-1993
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Action Plans
- Decision Making
- Public Safety & Security
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Budget Preparation/Planning
- Performance Based Budgeting
- Program Development
Certification
Police Law Institute / Field Training Officer / First Line Supervision / SWAT Operator / Hazardous Devices Technician / Haz-Mat Technician / Emergency Operations Center Manager / Post Blast Investigator / Radiation Safety Officer / ICS Instructor / Managing Complex Coordinated Attacks / Domestic Preparedness Region Board Member / Grant Writing / Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate / Situational Leadership / Managing Court House Security / Responding and Managing an Active Shooter/Law Enforcement General and Haz/Mat Instructor.
Timeline
Chief of Police
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
04.2022 - Current
Chief Deputy
Durham County Sheriff’s Office
05.1995 - 03.2021
United States Army
01.1991 - 01.1994
United States Marine Corps
01.1986 - 01.1990
Management Development Program - Law Enforcement Executive Leadership
North Carolina Justice Academy Management Development
No Degree - Non-Commissioners Officers Course
Primary Leadership Development
Awards & Recognitions
Community Service Award / Community engagement while serving in the Community Oriented Policing Unit / 1998, Durham Civitan, Louis Carver Service Award / Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Officer of the year / 2002, Bomb Squad Accreditation / Lead the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad to National Accreditation / 2003, Canine Unit / Implemented policy and trained 8 Canine Teams for the Sheriff’s Office / 2001-2004, Incident Command / Instructed all supervisors and watch commanders in the implementation of the IC system / 2008, Narcotics Unit / Developed strategies and procedures for collecting narcotics tax on offenders / 2013, Animal Services Unit / Oversaw the implementation of the Healthy Animal Initiative which decreased the euthanization of animals by 30% / 2015, Detention Center / Implemented and updated policy and procedures throughout the facility, preparing for accreditation through the American Correctional Association / Accredited, November, 2020. Implemented the Incident Command System to the NC State Fair. Implemented the National Incident Management System to the NCDA Police Department.
Leadership
- Present calm and professional demeanor in responding to citizen complaints and compliments toward officers. Ability to coach corrective measures when appropriate and possess thorough knowledge of policies and procedures to escalate corrective measures, if necessary.
- Conduct weekly meetings with staff to ensure compliance of policies, pass down new or changed directives, and gather input from staff regarding any developments concerning employees or individuals housed within the facility.
- Coordinate with other department heads both internally and externally with resource allocation for the facility.
- Coordinate with civilian partners, contractors, and other vendors concerning ongoing or future contracts for services.