Addison Gabriel

• Participated in multiple ride-alongs, including assisting with traffic planning for a parade and observing officer responses, communication, and community engagement.
• Spoke with patrol officers about real-world field experiences, gaining insight into police procedure, safety, and decision-making.
• Shadowed dispatchers at the communications desk, observing how emergency calls are received, prioritized, and assigned to units in the field.
• Learned how mental-wellness assessment forms are used for individuals in custody and how observation schedules are determined for safety.
• Observed traffic court hearings, gaining understanding of legal proceedings, case processing, and collaboration between officers and the judicial system.
• Assisted with administrative tasks including filing paperwork and learning how body-camera footage is submitted as evidence.
• Received a guided tour of the IT department’s server room and learned about maintaining town surveillance cameras and using drones for operational support.
• Developed stronger initiative, communication skills, and knowledge of law enforcement structure through hands-on exposure to both fieldwork and behind-the-scenes operations.

• Assisted in an art studio classroom for students in grades K–3, helping guide them through age-appropriate projects and creative activities.
• Supported the lead instructor by preparing materials, setting up workstations, and maintaining a clean, safe learning environment.
• Encouraged students’ creativity, focus, and confidence through positive reinforcement and hands-on support.