Abdul Unlu
Southside,Alabama
Summary
Skills Summary: Experienced leader with nearly two decades in the private sector, now dedicated to law enforcement for the past 7 years. Currently serving in the Patrol Division with Gadsden Police Department , contribute to various specialized units including the Public Safety Dive Team,Underwater Criminal Investigator, Traffic Homicide Investigator , Hostage Negotiator,Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional Designee, Field Identification Officer and as a member of the Dignitary Protection Unit. Committed to ensuring public safety through a multifaceted approach and leveraging diverse skills acquired over years of professional service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Gadsden Police Department
11.2021 - Current
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Enhanced public safety through diligent traffic homicide investigations and evidence collection.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Contributed to interagency cooperation by participating in joint trainings and exercises with other law enforcement agencies.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Developed positive relationships within community through participation in events and programs, fostering trust between citizens and law enforcement agencies.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided support during high-risk operations, ensuring safety of fellow officers and civilians.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies for effective crime prevention and community outreach efforts.
- Conducted prisoner transports while prioritizing inmate welfare and adhering to mandated security protocols.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Utilized non-lethal force techniques when appropriate to de-escalate tense situations without compromising officer safety.
Education
Yatch Captain
Turkish Maritime Institute
Cesme,Turkey 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Deniz High School
Izmir,Turkey06.2000
Skills
- Crime scene management
- Crime Scene Photographs
- Protecting People and Property
- Data-driven approaches
- Prisoner Transport
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Criminal Investigations
- Technology-savvy
- Risk Analysis
- Interviewing witnesses
- Evidence Gathering
- Evidence processing
- Collecting evidence
Accomplishments
Over 1000 hrs of relevant and specialized Law Enforcement training.
Certification
Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy
Level 2 Traffic Homicide Investigator
Master Underwater Criminal Investigator
Interview and Interrogation Training
Interview Strategies Through Statement Analysis & Threat Assessment (Matsumoto Method-Humitell)
Crisis Interventions Team Training
NICP CPD Certification & Professional Designee
PATC Level 3 Hostage Negotiator
FBI Historical Cell Site Analysis Certified (CAST)
FBI LEEDA / SLI-ELI Certified
Dignitary Protection Training
Affiliations
- Gadsden Police Department Police Union Board Member
- FOP Member
- Police Benevolence Association Member
Additional Information
Experienced leader with nearly two decades in the private sector, now dedicated to law enforcement for the past 7 years. Currently serving in the Patrol Division with Gadsden Police Department , I contribute to various specialized units including the Public Safety Dive Team,Underwater Criminal Investigator, Traffic Homicide Investigator , Hostage Negotiator,Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional Designee, Field Identification Officer and as a member of the Dignitary Protection Unit. Committed to ensuring public safety through a multifaceted approach and leveraging diverse skills acquired over years of professional service.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer
Gadsden Police Department
11.2021 - Current
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
06.2017 - 11.2021
Yatch Captain
Turkish Maritime Institute
High School Diploma -
Deniz High School