Brandon Small
Madisonville,United States
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement professional with a track record of promoting public safety and awareness through diligent patrol efforts and execution of security details for community events. Committed to upholding integrity and providing continuous public safety, seeking a role that enables community enrichment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Officer
Hammond Police Department
Hammond, LA
09.2021 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure safety of public and property.
- Conducted investigations into traffic accidents and violations, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence.
- Issued citations for moving violations, such as speeding or running red lights.
- Directed traffic at construction sites, special events, or emergency scenes.
- Provided assistance to stranded motorists in hazardous conditions.
- Monitored roadways for suspicious activity or criminal behavior.
- Attended court hearings related to traffic offenses and provided testimony as needed.
- Reviewed accident reports filed by other officers to determine cause and liability issues.
- Utilized radar guns to detect speeders and monitor excessive speeds in school zones.
- Observed vehicle occupants for signs of intoxication while patrolling streets during peak hours.
- Achieved certification in accident reconstruction - 2024
- Conducted defensive driving training for participants in 2022
- Achieved DWI Certification, 2022
- Gained formal recognition as certified motorcycle police officer in 2022
Patrol Officer
Ponchatoula Police Department
Ponchatoula, LA
03.2014 - 09.2021
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Investigated suspicious activities, responded to emergency calls, and mediated disputes.
- Collaborated with Homeland Security on multiple cases 2017
- Assisted in handling various cases alongside the Attorney General's Office in 2018
- Conducted undercover operations to apprehend suspects involved in street crimes 2019-2020
- Reduced gang-related crimes by implementing strategic interventions 2020-2021
- Collaborated with Narcotics unit on various cases 2014-2024
- Received Criminal Interdiction Certification, earned in 2018
- Completed Homicide Certification Training - 2019
- Demonstrated competency by earning Supervisor Certification in 2020.
- Awarded FTO Certification in 2018
- Earned Officer of the Year accolade for 2017
- Armour Remington Model 700
Education
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington05-2000
Skills
- Traffic control materials
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident Reporting
- Traffic flow maintenance
- Crowd Control
- Dispatch response
- Patrol techniques
- Traffic Management
- Vehicle operation
- Foot Patrolling
- Public Service
- Public Safety
- Issuing Citations
- Dispatch Communication
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Report Writing
- Perimeter monitoring
- Crime investigation discovery
- Decision-Making
- Crisis Management
- Problem-Solving
- Search and seizure procedures
- Case report writing
- Confiscate property
- Court Proceedings
- Gang knowledge
- Directing Traffic
- Radio communication
- Criminal Investigation
- Investigate suspicious activities
- Witness interviewing
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Weapons training
- Arresting suspects
- Reliability
- Criminal Investigations
- Computer Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
- Adaptability
Timeline
Traffic Officer
Hammond Police Department
09.2021 - Current
Patrol Officer
Ponchatoula Police Department
03.2014 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
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