Public Safety for Election Day — Inauguration Day
Please join us on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm for a special members-only VIRTUAL District Strong conversation with Jason Bagshaw, MPD Commander of the Special Operations Division and Pat Burke, Executive Director of the Washington DC Police Foundation. We have invited these two public safety experts to join us so our members can learn first-hand what the city has done and is doing to prepare for Election Day through Inauguration Day. Please join us for this timely conversation.
This webinar is only open to Federal City Council Trustees or colleagues at their organizations.
Have questions or need assistance with your RSVP? Please contact Melissa Crawford, at MCrawford@federalcitycouncil.org.
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Jason Bagshaw currently serves as the commander of the Special Operations Division where he oversees the Metropolitan Police Department’s Emergency Response Team, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, Harbor Patrol, Canine Unit, Domestic Security Operations Unit, Motor Carrier Unit, Harbor Patrol Unit, Air Support Unit, Horse Mounted Unit, Canine Unit, Planning and Logistics Section, Special Events Section, and the Traffic Safety and Specialized Enforcement Branch.
Commander Bagshaw began his career with the Metropolitan Police Department in May of 2003 and upon completing his training at the academy, he was assigned to patrol in the Fifth District. During his time in the Fifth District, Commander Bagshaw spent three years with the Auto Theft Unit investigating the theft of motor vehicles. In 2011, Commander Bagshaw was transferred to the Gun Recovery Unit and focused on removing illegal firearms from the streets within the entire city.
In 2013, Commander Bagshaw was promoted to detective and investigated robberies and felonies in the Fourth District before being promoted to sergeant in 2014. During his four years as a sergeant, Commander Bagshaw was assigned to various units to include the patrol in the Sixth District and First District, hiring of new officers in the Recruiting Division, and assisting with administrative function for the Professional Development Bureau and the Patrol Services South Bureau.
In 2018, Commander Bagshaw was promoted to lieutenant and served with the First District for four month before being assigned to the Special Operation’s Division Planning and Logistics Section. During those four years, Washington, DC has hosted significant planned and unplanned historic events such as the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals and Victory Parade, the 2019 World Series and Victory Parade, the annual March for Life, 4th of July Celebrations, among many, many other demonstrations; Commander Bagshaw was integral in planning and assisting with the operations of these events. In 2021, Commander Bagshaw was promoted and remained in the Special Operation Division as the Captain of the Special Events Branch. In this role, he oversaw First Amendment demonstrations, activities and protests, planning of special events, traffic safety, and the MPD Motors Unit.
On April 7, 2022, Police Chief Robert J. Contee III promoted Bagshaw to the rank of Commander. Bagshaw has received numerous awards and recognition during his career with MPD, including Achievement Medals and Unit Citations. Most notably, in 2010, Commander Bagshaw was named “Officer of the Year” for the entire Department and in 2018, Commander Bagshaw was named as the “Lieutenant of the Year.” Further, in 2019, Commander Bagshaw was awarded the “Sworn Employee of the Year” for the Homeland Security Bureau. Commander Bagshaw holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Science from The George Washington University.
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Patrick Burke currently serves as the executive director of the DC Police Foundation after finishing a term as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia and serving 27 years with the DC Metropolitan Police Department.
The Honorable Patrick A. Burke was nominated by President Barack Obama on February 4th, 2016 and confirmed by the Senate on May 25th, 2016 to become the 42nd United States Marshal for the District of Columbia. During the President’s nomination remarks he praised Burke’s “stellar track record” in public safety. President Obama credited Patrick Burke with helping coordinate security for major events as the Metropolitan Police Department’s principal coordinator and incident commander for a Papal Visit, G-20 Summit, Nuclear Security Summit and for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.
Prior to joining the United States Marshals Service, Patrick Burke received his undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and holds a Certificate in Public Management from the George Washington University, as well as two Master’s degrees: one from Johns Hopkins University in management; the other, from the Naval Post Graduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security in executive Homeland Security Studies. Patrick Burke completed intense executive training at the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) in Boston, MA. He also clinched complex counter-terrorism training in Israel and is a distinguished graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy. Patrick has taught at both the graduate at undergraduate level at the George Washington University, College of Professional Studies.
Patrick Burke was recognized by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security when presented with its Straub Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership and by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration when presented with its Award for Public Service. He received MPD’s Achievement Award for Meritorious Service, Lifesaving Medals and the Police Medal. Patrick Burke also is the recipient of the prestigious Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Award for Distinguished D.C. Government Employees for his excellence in public leadership. Patrick lives in Washington DC with his wife and four children, where he serves on several boards and is heavily involved with youth intervention and coaching.