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Civilian Education
Masters/Education Muskingum College
Masters thesis: The effects of the D.A.R.E. Program in a suburban environment.
Two articles published on thesis project.
Bachelor Degree University of the State of New York
Dual majors in history and sociology.
Law Enforcement - Education
Graduate, F.B.I. National Academy, 207th Session.
Graduate, Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program.
Graduate, Police Executive Leadership College.
Graduate, Assessment Center Process Training.
Team Leader, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
Law Enforcement - Assignments
Chief Ellis has over 22 years of law enforcement experience. He has served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant and Chief of Police. Prior to accepting the Chief of Police position in Franklin, he was the Chief of Police with the Austintown Township Police District.
Law Enforcement Significant Accomplishments
Chief Ellis conducted masters degrees research on the affects of the D.A.R.E. Program in a suburban environment. The completed thesis research project resulted in two published articles (Ohio Chiefs of Police and Ohio Attorney Generals Office Newsletter). Chief Ellis is trained in the Assessment Center Process and participates in various police promotion processes as a consultant.
Police Awards
1. Lebanon Police Department Proclamation of Appreciation
2. Ribbon of Merit Heath Police Dept.
3. Ribbon of Valor Heath Police Dept.
Military Education
Currently attending U.S. Army War College.
Command and General Staff College Graduate October 2002.
Tank Commander Course Graduate March 2002.
Combined Arms Staff School Graduate 1997.
Engineer Officer Advanced Course Graduate 1995.
Infantry Officer Basic Course Graduate 1987. (Physical fitness award).
Rappel Master Course Graduate 1991.
Air Assault Course Graduate 1981.
Cavalry Scout AIT 1981.
Combat Engineer AIT 1980.
Military Service/Assignments
1981-1984: U.S. Army, Corporal: USAREUR.
1985 Present: Ohio National Guard.
Deputy Commander, 37th Infantry BDE
Current Rank: Colonel
1-148 Infantry -Task Force Shield KFOR6A
In 2004, the 1-148 IN BN under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Ellis was alerted, activated, and inducted into the United States Army to serve as the Command Element of Task Force Shield, an Infantry Task Force assigned to peace-keeping operations. Task Force Shield arrived in Kosovo, a hostile fire zone and was responsible to maintain peace in the northeast sector of Kosovo including the Administrative Boundary Line between Kosovo and Serbia in support of NATO Operation Joint Guardian.
The 1-148th IN BN was alerted and responded to New Orleans. The unit re-established order, secured, and cleared the Super Dome of all Citizens and conducted search/rescue operations in East New Orleans. A total of 52 individuals were rescued/evacuated and after 22 days of service, the 1-148th returned to Ohio.
Military Awards
U.S. Army Medals
1. Army Achievement Medal
2. Good Conduct Medal
3. National Defense Medal
4. Kosovo Campaign Medal
5. Army Commendation Medal/4 Oak Leaf Clusters
6. Meritorious Service Medal
7. U.S. Army Legion of Merit
Foreign Medals
1. NATO (Article 5) Service Medal
2. Russian Army Exemplary Service Medal
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