Anisha Smith-Winston
Charlotte Amalie ,Usvi
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Virgin Islands Police Department, excelling in crisis intervention and community engagement. Proven track record in reducing crime through proactive policing and effective communication. Skilled in report writing and conflict de-escalation, fostering trust and safety within diverse communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Virgin Islands Police Department
02.2019 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Supervisor
Sbarro's Pizza
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Education
No Degree -
University of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie High School Diploma -
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
Charlotte Amalie Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Cultural awareness
- Tactical driving
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention strategies
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime prevention
- Safety improvements
- Search and seizure procedures
- Surveillance
- Traffic laws
- Traffic control
- Miranda rights expert
- Weapons safety
- Patrol
- Arrest and detention
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- First aid
- Exceptional problem solver
- Firearms proficiency
- Courtroom testimony
Timeline
Police Officer
Virgin Islands Police Department
02.2019 - Current
Supervisor
Sbarro's Pizza
01.2016 - 02.2019
No Degree -
University of The Virgin Islands
High School Diploma -
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
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