Edris Khawaja
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Summary
Highly effective law enforcement professional with exemplary skills in building a positive work relationship with law enforcement agencies, the community, and professionals of all levels. Observant, committed, detail-oriented, and methodical Police Officer skilled with handling high stress situations and dealing with the general public.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
06.2022 - Current
- Patrol assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Debrief arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Implement proactive policy tactics to prevent crimes from occurring and reducing narcotic activity.
- Check accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Worked in a plain clothes capacity with the U.S. Attorney's Office Violent Crime Initiative and Fugitive Apprehension Team to apprehend violent offenders from the street.
Police Officer
NYPD
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Mediated domestic related disturbances and protect victims from harm.
- Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Monitored and investigated any crime information and trends in and around surrounding areas.
Trainer
F45
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Motivated, corrected form, created a welcoming environment, and helped build the company's membership base.
- Helped members deliver life changing results for professional and personal gratification.
- Ensured all members are performing exercises safely and correctly while keeping them motivated and encouraged.
Dispatcher
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Served as a liaison to higher echelons of leadership.
- Utilize CJIS 2000 to confirm person identities, CCH requests, and wanted persons.
- Coordinated between various Police Departments for assistance and other various calls of service.
- Utilized Computer Aided Dispatch system to document various calls of service, traffic stops, and building checks.
Vault Manager/Teller
Chase Bank
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Received checking and savings deposits: verified cash and endorsements; received proper identification for cash back and issued receipts of deposit.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding service charges, interest rates, and account history while complying with disclosure requirements, regulations and consumer privacy policies.
- Supervised the overall vault operations, assuring strict accountability of inventory-checked in/out.
Education
NJ PTC Certification: -
Essex County Police Aacademy
11-2022
NY PTC Certification: -
New York City Police Department - Police Academy
04-2022
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice -
Essex County College
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to demonstrate courage and take responsibility
- Ability to use good judgement and problem solve
- Adherence to high moral and ethical principles
Certification
Ghost gun and firearms trafficking investigations NJ/NY HIDTA March 2024
Identifying Criminal Vehicles & Occupants
NJ Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association February 2024
Human Trafficking Awareness Training Department of Homeland Security January 2024
Criminal Street Gangs
NJ/NY HIDTA - Midwest Counterdrug Training Center December 2023
Police Officer of the Month - Honor Award
Newark Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 May 2023
- For the arrest of a suspect for unlawful possession of a weapon. Detectives were looking for a suspect wanted for escape. They came across the suspect who entered a taxi and stopped the auto. While the suspects were getting out, one had a gun and a struggle ensued. The suspects were subdued & some detectived got minor injuries. A loaded ghost gun was recovered with hollow point bullets. CC# C23-15823
Medal for Excellent Police Duty
Newark Police Division June 2024
- On May 21, 2023, a thirteen-year old juvenile was shot and left in critical condition. Police Officer Edris Khawaja and several other members of the United States Attorney's Office Violent Crime Initiative focused their efforts on gaining intelligence and attempting to identify the suspects. After multiple surveillance operations and search warrant applications, officers were able to apprehend two suspects, both in possession of handguns. Ballistics revealed these handguns were used in the shooting.
Custom Section
Human Trafficking in Narcotics Investigations March 2024 - March 2024
- NJ/NY HIDTA
Timeline
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Police Officer
NYPD
10.2021 - 06.2022
Trainer
F45
12.2019 - 07.2021
Dispatcher
Palisades Interstate Parkway Police
04.2015 - 10.2018
Vault Manager/Teller
Chase Bank
08.2013 - 04.2015
NJ PTC Certification: -
Essex County Police Aacademy
NY PTC Certification: -
New York City Police Department - Police Academy
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice -
Essex County College
Ghost gun and firearms trafficking investigations NJ/NY HIDTA March 2024
Identifying Criminal Vehicles & Occupants
NJ Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association February 2024
Human Trafficking Awareness Training Department of Homeland Security January 2024
Criminal Street Gangs
NJ/NY HIDTA - Midwest Counterdrug Training Center December 2023
Police Officer of the Month - Honor Award
Newark Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 May 2023
- For the arrest of a suspect for unlawful possession of a weapon. Detectives were looking for a suspect wanted for escape. They came across the suspect who entered a taxi and stopped the auto. While the suspects were getting out, one had a gun and a struggle ensued. The suspects were subdued & some detectived got minor injuries. A loaded ghost gun was recovered with hollow point bullets. CC# C23-15823
Medal for Excellent Police Duty
Newark Police Division June 2024
- On May 21, 2023, a thirteen-year old juvenile was shot and left in critical condition. Police Officer Edris Khawaja and several other members of the United States Attorney's Office Violent Crime Initiative focused their efforts on gaining intelligence and attempting to identify the suspects. After multiple surveillance operations and search warrant applications, officers were able to apprehend two suspects, both in possession of handguns. Ballistics revealed these handguns were used in the shooting.
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