Antonio Santos
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Law enforcement professional with extensive experience in conducting investigations, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proficient in strategic planning and crisis management, adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police/Inspector
State of CT
12.2005 - Current
- Enforced state laws to ensure public safety and compliance within jurisdiction.
- Conducted investigations and gathered evidence for criminal cases, collaborating with local agencies.
- Led community outreach programs to strengthen relationships between police department and residents.
- Developed training programs for new officers, enhancing operational effectiveness and knowledge retention.
- Analyzed crime trends using data-driven approaches to inform strategic policing initiatives.
- Oversaw patrol operations, ensuring timely response to incidents and efficient resource allocation.
- Implemented policies that improved departmental procedures, fostering accountability and transparency.
- Mentored junior officers in investigative techniques and law enforcement best practices, promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies for intelligence sharing and coordinated law enforcement efforts.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough investigations and enforcing laws diligently.
- Achieved high levels of professionalism among officers by promoting adherence to ethical standards throughout daily interactions with the public.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with a focus on de-escalation techniques to minimize harm to all involved parties.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
Police Officer
Town Of Coventry
06.2003 - 12.2005
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- 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.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Implemented innovative techniques for conflict resolution, reducing incidents of escalation.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Police Officer
City Of Hartford
06.1982 - 06.2003
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior officers on procedural compliance and best practices.
- Developed strategies for efficient patrol routes, optimizing response times to incidents.
- Analyzed crime statistics to identify trends, informing resource allocation decisions.
- Led community engagement programs, fostering trust between law enforcement and residents.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- 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.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Implemented innovative techniques for conflict resolution, reducing incidents of escalation.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College
Manchester CtSkills
- Traffic control
- Multilingual abilities
- Firearms proficiency
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative techniques
- Crime scene analysis
- Detailed report writing
- Ethical and honest
Certification
- NASTI Certification - 2005 Present
- Licensed Laser Instructor - 2005 Present
- Certified CVSA - 2005 Present
- Certified Police Officer - 1982 - Present
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Police/Inspector
State of CT
12.2005 - Current
Police Officer
Town Of Coventry
06.2003 - 12.2005
Police Officer
City Of Hartford
06.1982 - 06.2003
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College