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Anthony Dover

Kings Mountain,NC

Summary

Accomplished police officer with extensive law enforcement experience, showcasing expertise in criminal procedures and critical thinking. Adept at building community rapport and employing leadership skills. Proven track record in emergency response and law enforcement, enhancing safety and security.

Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting citizens. Utilizes strategic problem-solving and effective communication to handle diverse situations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Dallas Police Department
06.2022 - Current
  • Field Training Officer
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Member of the Gaston County Police inter-agency Special Operations Drone Unit.

Special Police Officer

Atrium Healthcare Special Police Department
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Respond to calls in both routine and emergency situations
  • Direct guests around the building and answer questions regarding accessibility
  • Investigate all security and safety violations and alarms
  • Investigate NC State law violations and traffic crashes on the property and pursue charges accordingly
  • Patrol the property, internally/externally deterring criminal activity
  • Assist clinical staff with solving problems and using physical restraints on patients as needed
  • Serve Involuntary Commitment Orders
  • Work with local law enforcement to gather intel for their investigations
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles, and premises.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Special Police Officer

Southeastern Company Police
11.2017 - 03.2019

Provide private police services to client property by utilizing both vehicle and foot patrols.

Deter and detect criminal activity to include; criminal law violations as well as traffic violations.

Community policing by engaging with the citizens.

Armed Security Officer

P&G Security Guard Inc
07.2017 - 09.2018

Assigned to the 145 Security Forces Squadron at the NC Air National Guard base, Charlotte, NC. Contract security is fully integrated with Security Forces and perform all security and law enforcement duties on base. Duties include: working gates and entry control points, patrol, conducting random anti-terrorism measures, flight-line security, and motor vehicle enforcement on base. Assisted U.S. Secret Service during presidential visits with securing the base by working alongside special agents at designated posts.

Company Police Officer Corporal

Allied Universal Special Police
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.

Police Officer

City of Belmont
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
  • Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Police Officer

Town of Stanley
05.2009 - 12.2015
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
  • Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
  • Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court

Campus Police Officer

Belmont Abbey College
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Enhanced campus safety by conducting regular patrols and monitoring security systems..
  • Reduced criminal incidents on campus through proactive policing strategies and diligent surveillance.
  • Supported a positive campus atmosphere by engaging with students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a respectful and approachable manner.
  • Served as a visible deterrent against criminal activity by maintaining a consistent presence throughout the campus area.
  • Assisted in coordinating large events held on-campus such as concerts or guest lectures by working closely with event organizers on required security measures.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine appropriate actions.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2025

Master of Science - Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2018

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
10.2018

Skills

  • Chemical Analyst - EC/IR II
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Crisis Intervention Certified
  • NC law knowledge
  • Private Pilot (Fixed-Wing)
  • Remote Pilot (Drone)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Arrest, Search, and Seizure Procedures
  • NC Notary Public

Accomplishments

  • Medal of Valor for apprehending armed felons who attempted to murder me, other LEOs, and civilians
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership - Liberty University
  • 3.03 GPA, B.S. Criminal Justice - Liberty University
  • NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
  • NC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
  • Life-Saving Commendation for saving a suicidal subject (Stanley PD)
  • Commendation for apprehending an armed felon presumably preventing further criminal offenses (Stanley PD)
  • Chief's Commendation for assisting an elderly couple who had difficulty gaining entry into their home (Stanley PD)
  • 2009 Gaston County Law Enforcement Association spring pistol match Overall Winner and winner of the Master series with a score within 98%-100% (Belmont Abbey Campus Police)
  • Leadership Coin from the NCANG 145th Security Forces Squadron Commander for leading airman and other contractors during the C17 arrival ceremony
  • 2023 Top Shot and Best Case Clearance (Dallas PD)
  • 2024 Most DWIs and Most Misdemeanor Arrests (Dallas PD)

Certification

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
  • NC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
  • NC Notary Public
  • Private Pilot (Fixed-Wing)
  • Remote Pilot
  • CJ LEADS
  • E-Warrants
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
  • Chemical Analyst - EC/IR II
  • RADAR Operator
  • Intro to Money Laundering
  • Grade Crossing Collision Investigation
  • Roadside Comprehensive Criminal Interdiction
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Certified
  • Haz-Mat Level 1
  • Asp Training
  • Taser Training
  • ID & Recognition of the Occult I
  • Farmedic
  • DMV Commerical Motor Vehicle
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Training
  • Intro to Highway/Rural Drug Investigation
  • Intro to Patrol Drug Investigation 1
  • Command and Control Overview
  • Intro to Interview and Interrogation
  • Police Intelligence
  • Airport Narcotics Investigations
  • Surveillance Operations
  • Intro to Conspiracy Investigations
  • Intro to Clandestine Laboratory Investigations
  • Crisis Intervention Team Training
  • FEMA IS-00700
  • FEMA IS-00800
  • FEMA IS-00546.a
  • FEMA IS-00547.a
  • FEMA ICS-100
  • FEMA ICS-200
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Police Officer

Dallas Police Department
06.2022 - Current

Special Police Officer

Atrium Healthcare Special Police Department
09.2018 - 06.2022

Special Police Officer

Southeastern Company Police
11.2017 - 03.2019

Armed Security Officer

P&G Security Guard Inc
07.2017 - 09.2018

Police Officer

City of Belmont
04.2016 - 08.2016

Company Police Officer Corporal

Allied Universal Special Police
01.2016 - 04.2017

Police Officer

Town of Stanley
05.2009 - 12.2015

Campus Police Officer

Belmont Abbey College
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
  • NC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
  • NC Notary Public
  • Private Pilot (Fixed-Wing)
  • Remote Pilot
  • CJ LEADS
  • E-Warrants
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
  • Chemical Analyst - EC/IR II
  • RADAR Operator
  • Intro to Money Laundering
  • Grade Crossing Collision Investigation
  • Roadside Comprehensive Criminal Interdiction
  • Emergency Vehicle Driver Certified
  • Haz-Mat Level 1
  • Asp Training
  • Taser Training
  • ID & Recognition of the Occult I
  • Farmedic
  • DMV Commerical Motor Vehicle
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Training
  • Intro to Highway/Rural Drug Investigation
  • Intro to Patrol Drug Investigation 1
  • Command and Control Overview
  • Intro to Interview and Interrogation
  • Police Intelligence
  • Airport Narcotics Investigations
  • Surveillance Operations
  • Intro to Conspiracy Investigations
  • Intro to Clandestine Laboratory Investigations
  • Crisis Intervention Team Training
  • FEMA IS-00700
  • FEMA IS-00800
  • FEMA IS-00546.a
  • FEMA IS-00547.a
  • FEMA ICS-100
  • FEMA ICS-200
  • CPR/AED

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Liberty University

Master of Science - Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Leadership

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Liberty University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Liberty University
Anthony Dover