Alyshia Dillon
Hampden,ME
Summary
I am a disciplined Patrol Deputy known for resolving issues and closing cases. I'm proficient in criminal investigations and traffic stop investigations, with the extensive knowledge of maintaining the credibility of evidence. History of maintaining an organized environment for court documents and the management of police documentation/cases. I have knowledge of Spillman and Citrix for uploading police documents and having direct communication with the District Attorney's Office.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Deputy
Penobscot County Sheriff's Department
Bangor, ME
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with department policies and procedures related to patrolling duties.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity, enforce laws and ensure public safety.
Police Detective
Old Town Police Department
Old Town, ME
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Reviewed case files, records, police reports, medical examiner reports, and other investigative documents.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Created detailed reports documenting investigations and findings.
- Participated in undercover operations targeting illegal activities.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigations.
Patrol Officer
Hampden Police Department
Hampden, ME
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
Patrol Officer
Old Town Police Department
Old Town, ME
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
Patrol Officer
Dexter Police Department
Dexter, ME
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
- Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations and conducted field sobriety tests for OUI investigations.
Head Cashier/Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
Brewer, ME
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Scheduled and supervised cashiers during shifts, ensuring proper coverage of registers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money, balancing tills, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
- Provided guidance on difficult transactions or inquiries from customers regarding products or services offered in the store.
- Handled returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Coached employees on best practices for handling customer complaints quickly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Husson University
05.2019
Secondary School Education in Criminal Justice -
Maine Police Academy
05.2018
High school diploma -
Hampden Academy
06.2013
Skills
- Law enforcement (8 years)
- Driving
- Surveillance
- Management
- Crisis Intervention (3 years)
- Supervising experience (2 years)
- Social work
- Case management
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Criminal investigation (8 years)
- Microsoft Office
- Teaching (2 years)
- Conducting Pre-Employment Background Investigations (1 year)
- Evidence Custodian (Less than 1 year)
- Court Officer (1 year)
- Report writing (8 years)
- Fraud
- Conflict Management
- Crisis Management
- Interviewing
- Negotiation
- Mentoring
- Background Investigations (2 years)
- Search and Seizure
- Community Relations
- Subpoena Delivery
- Investigative Reports
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid
- Law Enforcement Information Databases (Spillman)
- Evidence Preservation
Certification
- CPR/AED, 03/01/23, Basic Life Support training through St. Joseph Hospital.
- Elder Abuse Intervention, Present, How the Opioid Crisis is Impacting Maine's Older Adults Increased Risk for Elder Abuse Among LGBTQ Community Collateral Damage: Elder Abuse and the Opioid Epidemic
- OC - oleoresin capsicum, Present, Certified in the use of oleoresin capsicum spray since 2015.
- Baton, Present, Certified in the use of baton for law enforcement purposes.
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Present
- Breath Testing Device Instructor, 12/01/24, I am certified in operating and teaching others to operate the state of Maine breath testing device; intoxilyzer.
- Crisis Intervention Team, Present, I am part of the Crisis Intervention Team, used to detect those in crisis and properly handle their mental health status.
- Full Time Law Enforcement Officer, Present, I completed the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in May of 2018 and am a certified full time law enforcement officer.
- Standard Field Sobriety Proficiency, Present, I am certified and proficient in conducting standard Field Sobriety Testing
- Electronic Speed Measurement Device Operator, Present
- Advance Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Present, Certified in the detection of drugged driving
- Civil Rights Officer, Present, It is the responsibility of the civil rights officer to be trained, to maintain that training, and to identify, investigate, and report all civil rights complaints to the Attorney General's Office. The civil rights officer also has the primary responsibility for ensuring that all complaints are investigated, and/or to work with the Attorney General's Office to ensure that all investigations are complete.
- Maine Driver's License, 11/01/29
- Child Safety Seat Technician, Present, Certified car seat tech through NHTSA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patrol Deputy
Penobscot County Sheriff's Department
06.2023 - Current
Police Detective
Old Town Police Department
12.2021 - 06.2023
Patrol Officer
Hampden Police Department
07.2020 - 01.2021
Patrol Officer
Old Town Police Department
11.2018 - 06.2020
Patrol Officer
Dexter Police Department
01.2016 - 11.2018
Head Cashier/Customer Service
Lowe's Home Improvement
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Husson University
Secondary School Education in Criminal Justice -
Maine Police Academy
High school diploma -
Hampden Academy
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