Alonza Lamont Sutton, Jr.
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Diligent investigator with solid background in law enforcement and community safety. Successfully resolved numerous investigations and maintained public order through effective policing strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in conflict resolution and critical thinking in high-pressure situations. Furthermore, known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Newport News Police Department
Newport News
06.2024 - Current
- Operate an assigned patrol vehicle; patrol assigned areas of the city for traffic and criminal violations; respond to citizen calls, complaints, and requests for information; conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews; prepare detailed police reports; make arrests; testify in court; interact with community groups and organizations; train newly sworn personnel the functions of police work; perform other police patrol operations in the field as assigned and needed
Lieutenant – Inspector General’s Office
Virginia Defense Force
Virginia Department Of Military Affairs
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Serving as a personal staff officer of the commander, providing the commander with a sounding board for sensitive issues
- Furthermore, playing the role as the eyes, ears, voice, and conscience of the commander
- Tasked with determining and reporting on the economy, efficiency, discipline, morale, esprit de corps, readiness, and resources of the command
- Additionally, expected to perform four basic functions: Teaching and Training, Inspections, Assistance, and Investigations
- Expected to be up to date and possess a wealth of knowledge and experience related to regulations
- With this, it is expected to use this knowledge and experience when inspecting, assisting, and investigating to teach soldiers at all levels about policies and procedures
- Upon request, travel throughout the state where soldiers drill and conduct inspections at the direction of the commander; focusing on organizations, functions or both and may or may not be compliance oriented
- Lastly, conduct investigations when directed by the commander
- The investigation will focus on violations of policy or regulations
- Investigations may also pertain to alleged mismanagement, unethical behavior, and/or misconduct
Trooper Trainee (Lateral)
Virginia State Police
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Training to operate an assigned patrol vehicle; patrol assigned areas of the state for traffic and criminal violations; respond to citizen calls, complaints, and requests for information; conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews; prepare detailed police reports; make arrests; testify in court; interact with community groups and organizations; train newly sworn personnel the functions of police work; perform other police patrol operations in the field as assigned and needed
Field Training Officer - Police Officer
Hampton Police Division
Hampton
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Operate an assigned patrol vehicle; patrol assigned areas of the city for traffic and criminal violations; respond to citizen calls, complaints, and requests for information; conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews; prepare detailed police reports; make arrests; testify in court; interact with community groups and organizations; train newly sworn personnel the functions of police work; perform other police patrol operations in the field as assigned and needed
Education
Master of Science - CyberPsychology & Military Science
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA06-2026
Ph.D. - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY & CRISIS LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE & Military Science
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
05.2015
Skills
- Decision Making
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Interview and Interrogations
- Criminal Investigation
- Community Engagement
- Report Writing
- Case Management
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Court Preparation
- Suspect Interrogation
Trainingsandawards
- FEMA IS-42: Social Media in Emergency Management (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-75: Military Resources in Emergency Management (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to Incident Command, ICS-100 (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-120: An Introduction to Exercises (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-235: Emergency Planning (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-240: Leadership and Influence (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-241: Decision Making and Problem Solving (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-242: Effective Communication (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management Systems (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-904: Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-906: Basic Workplace Security Awareness (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-915: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Inside Threats (Certificate)
- FEMA IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions (Certificate)
- Military Emergency Management Specialist Certificate
- Completed Sex Trafficking Investigation Through Uniformed Hotel Interdiction Training
- Field Training Officer and Police Training Officer (Certified)
- Crisis Intervention Training (Certified)
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Training (Certificate)
- Breath Alcohol Training – Intoxilyzer Operator – VA Department of Forensic Science (Certified)
- Radio Detection and Ranging Operator & Light Detection and Ranging Operator (Certified)
- Completed the State of Florida’s Law Enforcement Equivalency of Training Program and the State Officer’s Certification Exam
- Completed Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops Training
- Completed training on Criminal Investigation, and Interviewing/Interrogation
- Completed training on Drug Identification and Fugitive Extradition
- Trained on handling civil unrest and incident response to terrorist bombing, as well as unusual hazards
- Award Recipient for the Law Enforcement Lifesaving Award and for the 2023 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Award (MADD)
- Award Recipient for Officer of the Month and Top Cop (Numerous)
- Award Recipient for the Virginia Defense Force Achievement Award
Timeline
Police Officer
Newport News Police Department
06.2024 - Current
Trooper Trainee (Lateral)
Virginia State Police
12.2023 - 01.2024
Lieutenant – Inspector General’s Office
Virginia Defense Force
08.2022 - 06.2024
Field Training Officer - Police Officer
Hampton Police Division
03.2020 - 12.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NORTHUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Master of Science - CyberPsychology & Military Science
Norfolk State University
Ph.D. - FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY & CRISIS LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Walden University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE & Military Science
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY