James "Jim" M. Daly

The Virginia Community Policing Institute is pleased to recognize Sergeant James "Jim" Daly of the Arlington County, Virginia, Police Department as the 2002 Instructor of Year. The institute is supported by numerous talented instructors that instruct across the commonwealth on behalf of VCPI.

The criteria for the Instructor of the Year award includes presenting many hours of instruction within one calendar year, developing or assisting in the development of VCPI course curriculum, and receiving high ratings on student evaluations. In 2002, Jim conducted 60 hours of training in classrooms across Virginia. His students routinely applaud his enthusiastic, skilled training methods and comprehensive Tactical Community Policing curriculum.

Jim got involved in community policing when he helped develop Arlington County's first "Problem Oriented Police Team" in 1993. By focusing on open air drug markets, the team successfully reduced illegal drug and related criminal activity in targeted areas. Through the years, he has worked as a patrol officer, crime-scene technician, detective, and today supervises the Arlington County Police Department's Information Management Unit. During and after the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon, he managed the police department's media office and worked closely with local and national press.

Last year, Jim taught the Search Warrants and Interdiction in Crime Plagued Neighborhoods courses of the Tactical Community Policing curriculum and introductory courses in community policing. Since joining VCPI's instructor cadre in 2001, Jim has revised the Tactical Community Policing curriculum and has assisted with developing First-Line Supervisors course materials.

Jim is a distinguished military graduate from the Virginia Military Institute and served three years in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of first lieutenant. He is currently pursuing a master's of science degree in administration from Central Michigan University.

VCPI appreciates Jim's support of the institute through instruction and curriculum development.

Reactions from Sgt. Daly's Students:

"An outstanding instructor and Mr. Daly gave a great class. I am much more confident in my abilities in search warrants. This is what a Tactical Community Police class should be about. Great job!"

"Jim Daly is an outstanding instructor. His passion for the topics was displayed when instructing."

"Dynamic presentation and excellent instruction of how classroom principles can be practically applied."

"Sgt. Daly was very well prepared, encouraged questions, and made great points. Video, group discussion, and PowerPoint were great! Thanks."