Allen DeGraw
Taylorsville,UT
Summary
Seasoned police officer with extensive experience in evidence collection, crime scene analysis, and interviewing techniques. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and train new officers to enhance departmental effectiveness.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Salt Lake City Police Department
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1990 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public relations and crime prevention efforts.
- Trained new officers on departmental protocols, procedures, and best practices in law enforcement.
- 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.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Police Detective
Salt Lake City Police Department
Salt Lake City, UT
Education
High School Diploma -
Payson High School
Payson, UTSkills
- Self-defense tactics
- Cultural awareness
- Surveillance techniques
- Firearms training
- Courtroom testimony
- Patience and perseverance
- Evidence collection
- Interviewing techniques
- Crime scene analysis
- Case report development
- Writing reports
- Conducting investigations
- Interrogation skills
- Incident investigation
- Report preparation
- Witness interviewing
- Defensive tactics training
- Chain of custody
- Courtroom testimony skills
- Preparing for court
- Issuing bulletins
- DNA swabs
- Collecting evidence
- Defensive tactics
Timeline
Police Officer
Salt Lake City Police Department
09.1990 - Current
Police Detective
Salt Lake City Police Department
High School Diploma -
Payson High School