Adam Hill
Wellington,MO
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, excelling in team management and conflict de-escalation. Demonstrated success in enhancing community trust and fostering professional development. Skilled in patrol supervision and performance appraisals, with a proven track record of mentoring officers and leading high-stakes operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Police-Seargeant (Retired 25 Years of Service)
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 20 officers.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development within department.
- Enhanced community trust by leading public safety workshops and fostering open dialogue between police force and community members.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
Narcotics Detective
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
04.2010 - 11.2022
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes such as murder and robbery.
- Provided regular briefings and updates to supervisors regarding ongoing investigations, ensuring transparency and accountability within the unit''s operations.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking organizations operating within the jurisdiction.
- Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Conducted financial investigations to trace assets derived from illicit drug proceeds, resulting in asset forfeiture actions against criminal enterprises.
Police-Officer
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
10.1999 - 04.2010
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.1996 - 01.1999
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
US ARMY
United States Army
05.1993 - 02.1996
- Infantry Soldier
- Unit Armor
- Squad Leader
- Rifleman
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice (97 Credit Hours)
Columbia College
Columbia, MOSkills
- Performance appraisals
- Team management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol supervision
Timeline
Police-Seargeant (Retired 25 Years of Service)
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2025
Narcotics Detective
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
04.2010 - 11.2022
Police-Officer
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
10.1999 - 04.2010
Correctional Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.1996 - 01.1999
US ARMY
United States Army
05.1993 - 02.1996
No Degree - Criminal Justice (97 Credit Hours)
Columbia College
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