Aaron Keener
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated Detective with Brewster Police Department, skilled in criminal investigation and community engagement. Successfully reduced crime rates through proactive policing and effective conflict resolution. Recognized for exceptional report writing and integrity, while mentoring junior officers to enhance their skills in crisis management and public safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Brewster Police Department
11.2012 - 11.2025
- Enforced traffic laws and conducted routine patrols to ensure public safety.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support to citizens in distress.
- Prepared detailed incident reports and maintained accurate records of activities and investigations.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote crime prevention programs and build positive relationships.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases effectively.
- Mentored junior officers, sharing expertise in law enforcement procedures and best practices for community engagement.
- Developed training programs focused on improving officer skills in conflict resolution and crisis management.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
Opota Certified - Law Enforcement
Stark State College
Canton, OH05-2011
Skills
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Criminal investigation
- Community engagement
- Traffic enforcement
- Evidence collection
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis management
- Crowd control
- Training and mentorship
- Proactive policing
- Public safety protocols
- Witness interviewing
- Patrol operations
- Case documentation
- Crime prevention strategies
- Firearms proficiency
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Criminal law
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Court testimony
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Background investigations
- Undercover operations
- Self-defense training
- Crime prevention
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure laws
- Special task forces
- Surveillance
- Evidence collection protocols
- Traffic laws
- Court preparation
- Domestic violence prevention
- Crime scene processing
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation techniques
- Crime prevention training
- Civil laws
- Traffic direction
- Crime prevention models
- Dispatch
- CPR/First aid certified
- Drug enforcement
- Drug laws enforcement
- Exceptional problem solver
- Surveillance expert
- Weapons safety
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Radar speed measurement
- Patrol
- Arrest techniques
- Conflict resolution tactics
Timeline
Police Officer
Brewster Police Department
11.2012 - 11.2025
Opota Certified - Law Enforcement
Stark State College
Traffic Officer of the Year
I made the most Traffic stops of the year.