Adam Thomas
St Louis,MO
Summary
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
St Louis Metropolitan Police Department
2021.01 - Current
- Vehicle and foot patrols of neighborhoods to detect and deter crime
- Coordinated law enforcement and citizen interaction by planning community meetings
- Interacted with the community including business owners, property managers and residents
- Personally responsible for responding to citizen complaints and investigating incidents to determine what type of crime occurred
- Managed conflict solutions between citizens and other members of the public
- Investigated all different types of crime scenes including murder, robbery, assault, burglaries, rape, child abuse, arson, destruction of property, etc
- Individually secured and investigated several murder scenes with multiple victims
- Individually investigated several armed robberies which led to the arrest and prosecution of the offender
- Personally conducted self-initiated investigative activity such as surveillance, pedestrian checks and vehicle stops which led to the apprehension and prosecution of violent offenders for different crimes including federal and state narcotics and weapons charges
- Personally responsible for identifying problem areas within my patrol area and implementing solutions
- Make effective arrests which lead to the prosecution and conviction of criminals, both on the state and federal level
- Prepare detailed investigative reports by gathering information, performing analyses and summarizing results
- Managed deadlines to complete reports in a timely fashion
- Personally interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects, obtain signed sworn statements
- Conduct surveillance and document individuals to further investigations into illegal and criminal activity
- Obtain signed court documents such as affidavits, probable cause statements, etc
- Testify in federal and state courts, acting as an expert witness
- Maintain excellent firearm and tactics proficiency
- Regularly attend specialized training seminars including Covert Surveillance Course, Ethics and Professionalism Course, Crisis Intervention Team Course, Critical Incident Stress Course, etc
- Transferred to the Downtown Bike Unit in January 2019, where duties included maintaining security for small and large protests, and parade details
- Also enforcing quality of life crimes in the St Louis Downtown and Downtown West Neighborhoods.
- 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.
Patrolling a designated area of the City of Ballwin and the City of Winchester
Ballwin Police Department
2020.05 - 2021.01
- Responding to a variety of calls for service involving criminal and non-criminal situations and taking necessary police action
- Preparing police reports
- Conducting investigations, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses/suspects
- Testifying in Federal, State, and local courts, and in administrative hearings
- Working in partnership with the community to solve problems
- Developing relationships with civil groups, schools, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other law enforcement agencies
- Representing the police department to other city service areas, elected officials, outside agencies, and to various citizens and citizen groups.
Police Officer
St Louis Metropolitan Police Department
2017.08 - 2020.05
- Vehicle and foot patrols of neighborhoods to detect and deter crime
- Coordinated law enforcement and citizen interaction by planning community meetings
- Interacted with the community including business owners, property managers and residents
- Personally responsible for responding to citizen complaints and investigating incidents to determine what type of crime occurred
- Managed conflict solutions between citizens and other members of the public
- Investigated all different types of crime scenes including murder, robbery, assault, burglaries, rape, child abuse, arson, destruction of property, etc
- Individually secured and investigated several murder scenes with multiple victims
- Individually investigated several armed robberies which led to the arrest and prosecution of the offender
- Personally conducted self-initiated investigative activity such as surveillance, pedestrian checks and vehicle stops which led to the apprehension and prosecution of violent offenders for different crimes including federal and state narcotics and weapons charges
- Personally responsible for identifying problem areas within my patrol area and implementing solutions
- Make effective arrests which lead to the prosecution and conviction of criminals, both on the state and federal level
- Prepare detailed investigative reports by gathering information, performing analyses and summarizing results
- Managed deadlines to complete reports in a timely fashion
- Personally interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects, obtain signed sworn statements
- Conduct surveillance and document individuals to further investigations into illegal and criminal activity
- Obtain signed court documents such as affidavits, probable cause statements, etc
- Testify in federal and state courts, acting as an expert witness
- Maintain excellent firearm and tactics proficiency
- Regularly attend specialized training seminars including Covert Surveillance Course, Ethics and Professionalism Course, Crisis Intervention Team Course, Critical Incident Stress Course, etc
- Transferred to the Downtown Bike Unit in January 2019, where duties included maintaining security for small and large protests, and parade details
- Also enforcing quality of life crimes in the St Louis Downtown and Downtown West Neighborhoods.
Courier
Garda Cash Logistics
2015.02 - 2017.08
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries
- Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
Education
Seckman High School
01.2005
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
October 2019 District 6 Officer of the Month
2022 Housing Authority Officer of the Year
Certification
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Class A License, Missouri
- Tactical First Aid, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- International Police Mountain Bike Association Certified, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- Crisis Intervention Team, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- Several FEMA Emergency Management Institute and Center for Domestic Preparedness courses, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Civil Disobedience Team
- Bicycle Response Team
Timeline
Police Officer
St Louis Metropolitan Police Department
2021.01 - Current
Patrolling a designated area of the City of Ballwin and the City of Winchester
Ballwin Police Department
2020.05 - 2021.01
Police Officer
St Louis Metropolitan Police Department
2017.08 - 2020.05
Courier
Garda Cash Logistics
2015.02 - 2017.08
Seckman High School
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Class A License, Missouri
- Tactical First Aid, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- International Police Mountain Bike Association Certified, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- Crisis Intervention Team, Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- Several FEMA Emergency Management Institute and Center for Domestic Preparedness courses, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Civil Disobedience Team
- Bicycle Response Team
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