Steve Cercone
About Steve Cercone
Steve Cercone serves as the Senior Loss Prevention Manager at Amazon Logistics for the Western US and Canada, leveraging his extensive law enforcement background. He has held various leadership roles in public safety and has contributed to advisory boards focused on crime prevention and criminal justice leadership.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Steve Cercone has served as the Senior Loss Prevention Manager at Amazon Logistics for the Western United States and Canada since 2020. He is based in Sacramento, California, and oversees loss prevention strategies to enhance operational security across the region. His role involves developing and implementing policies to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of Amazon's logistics operations.
Education and Expertise
Steve Cercone holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco. He has also studied Public Safety and Homeland Security at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he achieved FBINA Certification through the University of Virginia. Additionally, he studied Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration at Northeastern University.
Background in Law Enforcement
Steve Cercone has a substantial background in law enforcement, having served in various capacities over a span of nearly three decades. He was a Detective/Officer for the City of San Mateo from 1981 to 1989, a Police Lieutenant in Bellevue, Washington from 1989 to 2002, and the Chief of Police in Seaside, California from 2002 to 2010. He also led a SWAT team and served as Investigations Commander during his career.
Professional Involvement and Advisory Roles
Steve Cercone actively participates in advisory boards, including the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City - Corporate Council and the International Institute of Criminal Justice Leadership at the University of San Francisco. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the FBI National Academy Associates, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), ASIS International, and the California Police Chiefs Association.
Previous Roles in Public Safety and Technology
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Steve Cercone held several significant positions in public safety and technology. He worked as the Global Director for Oracle Justice & Public Safety Solutions from 2016 to 2018 and served as a Senior Manager at Accenture Public Safety Services from 2014 to 2016. He also worked briefly at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Partner Development Manager for Justice & Public Safety in 2020.