Adam Zahradnik
Bridgehampton,WV
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Chief of Police with expertise in ethical leadership, community policing, and officer training. Committed to enhancing community safety and fostering strong relationships through effective incident command and victim advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
Nutter Fort Police Department
Nutter Fort, WV
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units to ensure community safety and law enforcement effectiveness.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance crime prevention strategies and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for officers, focusing on community engagement and conflict resolution techniques.
- Analyzed crime data trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource deployment.
Chief of Police
Salem Police Department
Salem, WV
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Led operations to enhance community safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented strategic policing initiatives to reduce crime rates.
- Oversaw training programs for officers, promoting best practices and community relations.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate emergency response efforts effectively.
Deputy
Harrison County Sheriff Department
Nutter Fort, WV
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Enforced law and order through strategic patrols and community engagement initiatives.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence to support case development and prosecution.
- Coordinated with local agencies to ensure efficient resource allocation during emergency responses.
- Mentored junior deputies in procedural compliance and best practices for community policing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Minors in Sociology With A Focus On Criminology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Communications With Focus On Spanish
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV12-2010
Skills
- Victim advocacy
- Internal investigations
- Incident command
- Ethical leadership
- Deescalation
- Patrol operations
- Officer training
- Community policing
- Public relations
- Evidence Custodian
Affiliations
- Freemason AFAM Masonic Lodge Late Lodge 63
- K9 Advocacy
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Firearms instructor ( range safety officer)
- Certified Taser instructor
- Certified field training officer
- Certified Supervisor
- Certified K9 officer
- Certified active shooter response officer
- Certified K9 handler- certified for narcotics detection, apprehension, tracking, article searches
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Nutter Fort Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Chief of Police
Salem Police Department
06.2019 - 03.2023
Deputy
Harrison County Sheriff Department
09.2012 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Minors in Sociology With A Focus On Criminology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Communications With Focus On Spanish
West Virginia University