Andrew Nowak
Police Officer
Granger,IN
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City Of South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
04.2003 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Dispensed tickets to offenders for traffic violations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Education
Certification For Law Enforcement - State Law
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN 05.2003 - 10.2003
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI 08.1996 - 05.1997
No Degree - Biology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 08.1995 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN 08.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
Civil laws
Safety and security
Search and seizure procedures
Emergency vehicle operation
Traffic laws
Criminal laws
Report writing
Traffic Control
De-escalation techniques
Relationship building and management
Criminal law
Background investigations
Court testimony
Timeline
Certification For Law Enforcement - State Law
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
05.2003 - 10.2003
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City Of South Bend
04.2003 - Current
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Southwestern Michigan College
08.1996 - 05.1997
No Degree - Biology
Indiana State University
08.1995 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
08.1991 - 05.1995