Amy Knight
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a background in law enforcement and crime prevention. Demonstrates strong time management and interpersonal communication skills, effectively managing administrative duties and collaborating with external agencies to improve community safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Records Specialist
City of Falls Church Police Department
Falls Church, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Executed a range of administrative duties, including call handling, guest assistance, and managing departmental email and correspondence with external agencies and individuals.
- Created and updated records to maintain ongoing accuracy.
- Analyzed crime data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
- Prepared and distributed weekly and monthly reports on criminal incidents and arrests.
- Reviewed, redacted, and released records in accordance with state and federal laws; maintained a database of whom records were shared with.
- Utilized specialized software applications related to the job role, including Canva, Microsoft Suite, and OneSolution.
- Assisted the department's Public Information Officer with messaging on official channels, including the release of emergent information to the community and key stakeholders through various platforms.
- Prepared various departmental publications, such as criminal incident press releases, and comprehensive annual reports.
- Created, edited, and managed content for various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, scheduling posts to coincide with target audience usage.
- Managed organization's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts and monitoring conversations.
- Developed and managed engaging social media content calendars.
- Analyzed audience engagement metrics to optimize content strategy.
- Edited existing website content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, and style.
- Documented changes made to the department website for future reference purposes.
Police Officer, Crime Prevention Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Oversaw all crime prevention duties and assignments, including multiple large-scale projects, drafting budgetary decision briefs, purchasing requisitions, preparing departmental messaging, and coordinating and scheduling events for department representatives.
- Ensured proper documentation was maintained for all crime prevention duties, programs, and events, as well as departmental accreditation materials.
- Provided status reports on long-term projects and events to key stakeholders.
- Prepared internal and external reports summarizing crime trends, statistical data, crime prevention initiatives, and identified areas of improvement for campus safety.
- Created various lesson plans and training sessions, such as verbal de-escalation, active shooter response training, and general safety.
- Served as the primary departmental designee for safety presentations, as well as large-scale public speaking engagements, including New Student Orientation, New Employee Orientation, and VCU Open Houses.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing crime prevention programs.
- Prepared thorough security assessments of university-owned buildings to address vulnerabilities, crime trends, and life safety concerns. Provided recommendations to enhance operational and physical safety, using crime prevention strategies in accordance with applicable life safety code sections.
- Collaborated with project managers through various phases of planning and construction regarding needed safety features, and ensured compliance with life safety code sections and university policies.
- Analyzed criminal incident data, trends, and community feedback to identify areas for enhancement in law enforcement operations.
- Worked closely with the agency's Public Information Officer to create crime prevention messaging, videos, and web content for various topics, including personal safety, traffic safety, and others.
- Partnered with both VCU and Richmond community members to implement service initiatives and enhance safety on campus and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Police Officer, Patrol
Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
Richmond, VA
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls, assisting the 55,000 students, faculty, and staff on two campuses.
- Prevented crime through law enforcement and apprehension of suspects.
- Investigated criminal incidents, executing arrests per established procedures and laws.
- Compiled comprehensive reports outlining incidents and enforcement actions taken.
- Testified in court regarding evidence collected and observed incidents.
- Counseled domestic violence victims on available resources and legal options.
- Upheld departmental policies and state codes, achieving zero complaints received.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08.2016
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Report preparation
- Interpersonal and written communications
- Content creation
- Crime Prevention
- Data analysis
- Records management
- Program development and coordination
Certifications and Training
Certifications
- First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED - January 2024
- Certified Law Enforcement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner - July 2023
- The Mandt System (Behavioral Crisis Interaction Training) - April 2023
- Crime Prevention Specialist, Department of Criminal Justice Services - March 2023
- General Instructor, Department of Criminal Justice Services - December 2019
- Rape Aggression Defense Systems Instructor - January 2019
- Law Enforcement Officer, Department of Criminal Justice Services - January 2017
- VCIN - November 2016
Training
- Background Investigations for Law Enforcement - January 2024
- Releasing and Redacting Law Enforcement Records - January 2024
- Public Communication for Law Enforcement - October 2023
- Library of Virginia Records Management - September 2023
- Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design -March 2023
- Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism - November 2022
- Basic Security Lighting - October 2022
- Introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - March 2022
- Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement - August 2021
- Mental Health First Aid - February 2021
- Basic Crime Prevention Training, Department of Criminal Justice Services - October 2020
- Crisis Intervention Training - December 2018
- Victim Witness Specialist Training - October 2017
Timeline
Police Records Specialist
City of Falls Church Police Department
08.2023 - Current
Police Officer, Crime Prevention Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
02.2019 - 08.2023
Police Officer, Patrol
Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department
06.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University