Anthony Bussell
Spring Hill,KS
Summary
Law enforcement professional with comprehensive experience in maintaining public order and safety. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and coordinate efforts in critical situations. Recognized for strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing needs, along with expertise in conflict resolution and crisis management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Deputy
Johnson County Sherriff’s Office
01.2017 - Current
- Patrol assigned districts to protect property and lives.
- Enforce traffic laws along with all local, state and federal laws.
- Engage with the community through effective community policing, in an effort to reduce and solve crimes.
- Gather preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Protect and preserve crime scenes for detectives.
- Monitor and investigate suspicious persons, situations, and unusual activities.
- Direct traffic during emergencies and congested situations.
- Instruct drivers on field sobriety tests.
- Write reports on arrests made, the activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
- Interview witnesses to criminal acts, suspects, victims, and others to obtain relevant information.
- Work with fellow officers, as a team, to accomplish the same goals.
- Prepared cases for court; appeared in court to present evidence and testify.
K9 Handler
Johnson County Sheriff Office
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships by participating in cross-training exercises with other specialized units within the agency.
- Contributed to safer work environments for fellow officers by ensuring secure perimeters through efficient building searches conducted with the assistance of a trained patrol dog.
- Maintained accurate records on K9 training progress, certifications, and deployment outcomes for department review.
- Prevented potential bomb threats by conducting explosive detection sweeps with a certified explosives-detection K9 partner at various locations.
- Collaborated with other agencies for joint operations, maximizing effectiveness of combined resources and skills.
Senior Police Officer
Olathe Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2017
- Respond quickly to dispatch and take appropriate action at crime scenes.
- Assist with covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes in progress.
- Serve active warrants and subpoenas.
- Patrol designated districts in patrol cars and on foot.
- Mediate domestic-related disturbances and protect victims from harm.
- Search vehicles, buildings, homes, and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Direct and control crowds at parades, funeral processions, and sporting events.
- Organize and record facts to prepare incident reports.
- Initiate drug searches with assistance from my canine partner.
- Train fellow officers through the position of Field Training Officer.
- Deputy Commander of the Honor Guard attending funerals, sporting events, parades, and other community-related activities.
- Acting Sergeant responsible for five to ten police officers, per shift, as needed.
Education
Johnson County Police Academy
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North American Police Work Dog Association
Olathe, Kansas01.2016
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United States Air Force
Forbes Field Topeka, Kansas01.2003
Operation Enduring Freedom
United States Air Force
Topeka, Kansas01.2002
Skills
- Police Patrol Operations
- Community Relations
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Criminal Investigations
- Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
- Traffic Stops and Accident Investigations
- Search and Seizure Regulations
- Suspect Booking and Interrogations
- Emergency Response
- Defensive Tactics
- Weapons Handling
- Incident Report Writing
- Community Policing
- Canine
- Field Training Officer
- Honor Guard Training Officer
- Bicycle Training
- Crime prevention
- Courtroom testimony
Affiliations
- Kansas Peace Officers Association
- Kansas Narcotics Officer Association
- North American Police Work Dog Association
- Kansas Police Work Dog Association
- International Police Mountain Bike Association
- Kansas Gang Investigators Association
Timeline
K9 Handler
Johnson County Sheriff Office
02.2020 - 03.2025
Master Deputy
Johnson County Sherriff’s Office
01.2017 - Current
Senior Police Officer
Olathe Police Department
01.2000 - 01.2017
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North American Police Work Dog Association
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United States Air Force
Operation Enduring Freedom
United States Air Force
Johnson County Police Academy
Section name
- Bicycle Unit, Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, 2018-Present
- Honor Guard, Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and Olathe Police Department, 2018-Present and 2003-2017
- Field Training Officer, City of Olathe, 2007-2017
- Canine Handler, City of Olathe, 2009-2016
- Crises Intervention Team, City of Olathe, 2014-2017
- Gang Unit, City of Olathe, 2015-2017
Awards
Valor Award, City of Olathe, Life-Saving Award, City of Olathe, two awards, Merit Award, City of Olathe, four awards, Humanitarian Award, City of Olathe, two awards, Chiefs and Sherriff’s Metro Award, City of Olathe, Life-saving Award, United States Air Force, Topeka, Kansas, Accommodation medal, United States Air Force, Topeka, Kansas, Expert Marksmanship, United States Air Force, Topeka, Kansas
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