Andrew (Andy) Barnett
Wichita,KS
Summary
A goal driven professional with a strong work ethic, dynamic team player with high morals and values possessing leadership abilities who strives to treat other with respect. Trained to lead through intense situation. With the capability to work through ambiguity knowing change and often more than one way to work through tasks and brings improvement to the work environment. My desire to excell, to go above and beyond, and positive attitude will serve me well as the Director of Security at Newman University.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Wichita
06.2016 - 09.2023
- Worked as patrol officer responding to calls for service of numerous different types: domestic violence, vehicular accidents, assaults, shootings, drug cases, and gang activity
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Worked night shift (2100-0700 hrs) at Patrol North for 4 years where I then transitioned to day shift
- Member of Community Response Team (CRT) which is a small team that went after fugitives, gang members, guns, and drugs. This encompassed working undercover and collecting intel and doing recon
- Completed two different SWAT qualifications, 2019 and 2021.I was accepted on the team as of August 5th 2021
- Certified and proficient with AR15/M4 style rifles, remington 12g shotgun, 40mm launchers, less lethal shotguns, TASER X2 taser
- Certified Range Firearms Instructor in 2021 where I helped teach members of the department, firearms handling, proficiency, safety, functions, and drills
- Helped train and instruct with handgun, shotgun, less lethal, and rifles
- Qualified to carry RMR sight on my duty weapon.
Police Officer
Louisville Metro Police Department
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Answering calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, assaults, batteries, shootings, and numerous other misdemeanor and felony cases
- Member of Felony task force named VIPER/9th Mobile, which specialized in fugitives, warrants service, and high felony cases including gun and drug dealers
- Served numerous warrants in high stress situations, as well as worked as plain clothes officer gathering intelligence on suspects
- Member of LMPD Special Response Team (SRT). This team specializes in riot control, crowd control, less lethal weapons such as 40mm launchers, pepper ball guns, smoke and stun grenades
- In 2016 I was part of securing and protecting sections of Trump Presidential campaign in town
- Proficient at administering first aid, conducting preliminary investigations, gathering evidence, locating witnesses, making arrests, and taking prisoners to jail
- Interviewing persons with complaints or inquiries and making proper disposition or directing them to proper authorities
- Processing and submitting evidence, testifying as a witness in court, keeping records, and making reports
- Using force effectively and appropriately
- Being proficient and safe with numerous different firearms including, rifle, shotgun, handgun, and less lethal munitions as well
- Certified through city to carry rifle, shotgun, handgun, back up handgun, and less lethal weapons such as 40mm launcher and TASER X2 taser
- Excelled in all defensive tactics including hand to hand, stand up fighting, and close quarter combat
- Awarded life saving award and Medal of Valor.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Asbury University
Wilmore, Kentucky2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY2009
Winfield High School
Winfield, WV2006
2005
Skills
- Firearms/Range Instructor
- Firearms and Weapons Expertise
- Less Lethal/Taser certified
- Defensive and Arrest Tactics
- Surveillance and Recon specialist
- Defensive and Emergency Driving
- Trained in Active Shooter, Armed Engagement, and Building Searches
- Trained in multiple different ways of door breaching
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Cpr/First Aid Certified
- Report Writing
- Interpersonal skills
- High Stress Decision Making
- Interrogation Techniques
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Advanced Lethal Weapons
- Property Patrol
- Emergency Management
- Control Crowd
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Mobile Surveillance
Affiliations
Wichita Police Department
Fraternal Order of Police
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
911 Dispatch
Life Church (West)
Certification
CPR/CCR/AED/TacMed First Aid
Firearms Instructor
Emergency Vehicle Operations
References
Capt. Blake Mumma
Captain of Records
Wichita Police Department
455 N Main St Wichita Ks 67202
316.312.2635
Sgt. Jim Summerer
Sgt. Patrol West
Wichita Police Department
661 N Elder Wichita KS 67212
316.706.0785
Sgt. Kelly Mar
Sgt. Patrol North
Wichita Police Department
3015 E 21st St N Wichita KS 67214
316.250.2946
Sgt. Paul Kimble
Sgt. Patrol North
Wichita Police Department
3015 E 21st St N Wichita KS 67214
316.259.4030
Sgt. Kenneth Kimble
Sgt. Training Academy
Wichita Police Department
316.648.6469
Ofc. Marc Christiansen
Officer Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville Metro Police Department
502.396.3917
Sgt. Joshua Hughes-Miller
Sgt. Professional Standards Unit
Louisville Metro Police Department
502.468.3120
Cara Brooks
City of Wichita Records Supervisor
City of Wichita
455 N Main St Wichita KS 67202
316.644.4697
Brittany Harper
Teacher: Winfield High School
Winfield, WV 25213
304.421.0918
Levi Unruh
Director of Security: Central Christian Church/Academy
2900 N Rock Rd Wichita KS
316.789.3839
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Wichita
06.2016 - 09.2023
Police Officer
Louisville Metro Police Department
07.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Asbury University
Bachelor of Arts -
Asbury University
Winfield High School