Adam Brooker
Jackson,Michigan
Summary
Resourceful police officer with strong conflict de-escalation and emergency response skills. Known for building positive community relations and conducting thorough investigations. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance public safety and community trust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Jackson
Jackson, MI
12.2015 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents and crimes, gathering evidence effectively.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster positive relationships and promote safety initiatives.
- Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and deploying appropriate resources promptly.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Communication Specialist
City of Jackson Police Department
Jackson, MI
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Streamlined internal communication processes by implementing effective communication tools and platforms.
- Prepares documents for input into the organization’s database. Sorts, edits, classifies, corrects, and monitors records and reports to assure accuracy of input.
- Make inquiries of various internal and external information services
- Types and transcribes reports and records.
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Jackson
Jackson, MI
11.2007 - 09.2013
- Maintained park facilities and recreational areas, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility for community use.
- Assisted in organizing community events, promoting engagement and participation among local residents.
- Operated landscaping equipment to enhance park aesthetics and maintain natural habitats.
- Collaborated with team members to develop safety protocols for park activities and maintenance tasks.
- Led training sessions for new staff on operational procedures and safety standards within parks.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for park improvement projects, fostering a sense of ownership among local residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Jackson, MI06-2001
No Degree - Political Science
Jackson College
Jackson, MILaw Enforecement -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI12-2015
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Self-defense techniques
- Surveillance
- Traffic laws
- Evidence collection protocols
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Jackson
12.2015 - Current
Communication Specialist
City of Jackson Police Department
09.2013 - 07.2015
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Jackson
11.2007 - 09.2013
No Degree - Political Science
Jackson College
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Law Enforecement -
Washtenaw Community College
2025 Officer of the year
I was selected as the 2025 Officer of the year by my co-workers.