Amanda Corum
Coconut Creek
Summary
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University - 2015
Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida - 2016
Employed with Boynton Beach Police Department – 2016 Hostage Negotiation Team member – August 2019 Homeless Outreach Team member – December 2019 Member of Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators – 2022
Employed by the Florida Atlantic Police Department – April 2024
Detective at the Florida Atlantic Police Department – June 2024
Member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals – November 2024
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Florida Atlantic Police Department
04.2024 - Current
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Police Officer
Boynton Beach Police Department
07.2016 - 04.2024
- Hostage Negotiation Team member – August 2019
- Homeless Outreach Team member – December 2019
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- 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.
Education
Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL07-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01.2015
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Victim support
- Report writing
- Report preparation
- Preserving crime scenes
- Witness interviews
- Lie detection
- Serving search warrants
Awards And Commendations
- Meritorious Unit, 01/17
- Police Duty Ribbon, 04/21
- Life Saving Award, 02/22
- Police Duty Ribbon, 02/22
- Community Policing Award, 02/23
- Officer of the Month, 01/25
Training
- Crisis Intervention, 40 hours
- Speed Measurement, 40 hours
- Interviews and Interrogations, 40 hours
- Injury and Death Investigations, 40 hours
- Adult Sex Crimes, 40 hours
- Child Sex Crimes, 40 hours
- Hostage Negotiations, 40 hours
- Mock Sexual Assault Response Training at Victim Services, 4 hours, 10/16/19
- Emotional Survival for Female Enforcers, 16 hours, 12/03-12/04
- Federal Emergency Management Training, IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800
- Read, Recognize, Respond De-Escalation, 8 hours, 01/21/20
- Stalking. Know More, Do More seminar, 8 hours, 01/31/20
- Autism and the Law Enforcement Response, 8 hours, 03/10/20
- Substance Abuse Awareness, 40 hours, 06/04/21
- Homeless Outreach Team Specialist Course, 40 hours, 10/04/21-10/08/21
- Sign Language for Law Enforcement, 40 hours, 10/13/22-10/15/22
- Boy in the Bunker FAHN presentation, 8 hours, 10/19/22
- Police Response to a Mental Health Crisis, 3 hours, 01/23/23
- Modern Crisis Negotiations, 04/23
- Response to Non-Criminal Barricade, 8 hours, 07/23
- Crisis Intervention Team Training, 40 hours, 09/23
- Domestic Violence Interventions, 40 hours, 01/22/24-01/26/24
- Background Investigations, 12 hours, 07/15/25-07/16/24
- Case Presentation and Court Preparation, 40 hours, 07/22/24-07/26/24
- CVSA Examiner Course, 40 hours, 11/04/24-11/08/24
- Officer Involved Shootings, 3 hours, 01/30/25
Summary Of Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Florida Atlantic University, 05/15
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Florida, 01/16
- Boynton Beach Police Department, 01/16
- Hostage Negotiation Team member, 08/19
- Homeless Outreach Team member, 12/19
- Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators, 01/22
- Florida Atlantic Police Department, 04/24
- Detective, Florida Atlantic Police Department, 06/24
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, 11/24
Timeline
Detective
Florida Atlantic Police Department
04.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Boynton Beach Police Department
07.2016 - 04.2024
Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
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