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Amanda Macko

Wonder Lake,IL

Summary

Experienced Police Officer offering a diverse background in investigations, school safety protocols, conflict resolution and fostering positive relationships within the community. Excellent reputation for interpersonal skills when encountering subjects in the field and achieving impactful results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detective/ School Resource Officer

Antioch Police Department
12.2021 - Current
  • Investigates incidents and makes arrests and/or obtains warrants.
  • Creates and maintains good relationships with subjects in the field through strong interpersonal skills.
  • Offers resources to subjects experiencing crisis, such as mental health, financial or domestic trouble.
  • Fostered positive relationships with the Lake County Child Advocacy Center, local food pantry and other local community groups to better serve residents in need.
  • Organized food drives and donations for local food pantry and A Safe Place shelter.
  • Ability to show empathy and compassion towards victims of crimes and people struggling with substance abuse and mental health.
  • Conducts witness interviews and gathers details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Created a strong relationship with the high school administration and school district officials.

Detective/Evidence Technician

Wonder Lake Police Department
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
  • Thoroughly investigated criminal acts and conspiracies.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
  • Informed supervisors on missing or damaged pieces of evidence.
  • Kept detailed records of evidence inventories and organization.
  • Organized evidence storage, ensuring proper handling of important data.

Police Officer

Richmond Police Department
02.2021 - 06.2021


  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded to reports of automobile accidents and crimes in progress.
  • Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Engaged with local residents to discuss ways to reduce crime.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

Detective/Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 08.2017
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection, witness statements.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Assisted in set up of Lake County Sex Offender Registry by registering Sex Offenders, collecting DNA by buccal swab.
  • Worked in Cybercrimes Division, member of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce.
  • Served Orders of Protection along with other miscellaneous legal documents.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Obtained, served arrest warrants.

Police Officer

Tower Lakes Police Department
07.2010 - 03.2012
  • Conducted traffic enforcement
  • Enforced Village Ordinances
  • Responded to calls for service, such as traffic crashes, in progress calls and citizen assists.
  • Conducted sector patrols to deter crime in specific areas where needed

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Resurrection High School
Chicago, IL
05.2000

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Application of de-escalation techniques
  • Understanding of school safety protocols
  • Managing diverse responsibilities within the agency
  • Assists in Driver's Education classes at Antioch High School
  • Health education presentations
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Imprimus Certified Evidence Technician

Affiliations

National Association of Certified Child Forensic Interviewers

Illinois Association of Property and Evidence Managers

International Association of Identification

Lake County Juvenile Officer Association

National Association of School Resource Officers

Lake County School Resource Officer Association

Imprimus Forensics

Certification

Child Forensic Interviewer NACCFI Certificate

School Resource Officer Certification

Imprimus Evidence Technician Certification

Juvenile Officer Certification

FBI Cybercrime Investigator Certificate

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate

Timeline

Detective/ School Resource Officer

Antioch Police Department
12.2021 - Current

Detective/Evidence Technician

Wonder Lake Police Department
04.2021 - 12.2021

Police Officer

Richmond Police Department
02.2021 - 06.2021

Detective/Deputy Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 08.2017

Police Officer

Tower Lakes Police Department
07.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Northeastern Illinois University

High School Diploma -

Resurrection High School

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