April Kline

Patrol Sergeant with nearly 12 years of law enforcement experience. Dedicated, passionate law enforcement professional with experience in Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division. Passionate about taking an active role in creating a lasting, positive impact on the department and the community. Excellent servant leadership skills and abilities, with superior interpersonal skills. Successful and proactive history in Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division. Exceptional skills in conflict resolution, personnel management, and team-building. Track record for fair application of criminal law across socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups with a clean disciplinary file throughout career.

• Received Department Lifesaving Award (2019), "For outstanding police performance in the saving of a human life on March 11, 2016, and the display of conspicuous initiative, capability, and attention to duty, thereby earning respect and admiration for herself, the Noblesville Police Department and her community."

• Received Department Certificate of Commendation (2021), "For actions taken on June 21, 2021 during an officer-involved motor vehicle crash. Sergeant Kline's leadership was instrumental in ensuring immediate medical care and attention was provided to the officers involved. Her efforts likely prevented any further medical complications. Her exemplary service is applauded and her actions reflect great credit upon herself and the Noblesville Police Department."

• Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Leadership Academy Graduate - Session 2021-01

• Staff Study (2021), published an in depth research study advocating for the health and wellness of our night shift officers.

• Acting Lieutenant (2021), successfully managed the shift patrol operations as acting lieutenant for approximately 5 months.

• Received 8 Department Commendations (2014-2021), at each rank, while working as patrol officer, detective, and sergeant, received 8 commendations from supervisors and the public.

2021

· IMPD Leadership Academy Week 1 (40 hours)

· IMPD Leadership Academy Week 2 (40 hours)

· IMPD Leadership Academy Week 3 (40 hours)

· IMPD Leadership Academy Week 4 (40 hours)

2020

· Basic R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Self Defense Instructor Certification Course (24 hours)

· Women in Command (16 hours)

· Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation (16 hours)

· Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course (16 hours)

· C.R.I.M.E. 123 (8 hours)

· Courtroom Success: Preparing for Today's Homicide and High Profile Cases (8 hours)

· Leadership and Team Building Specialist (5 hours)

· Dolan Group - Diversity in Recruiting and Hiring for Law Enforcement (2 hours)

· IMPD Leadership Academy Pre-Training (2 hours)

· IMPD Leadership Academy - Research Writing (2 hours)

2019

· NAWLEE Conference (32 hours)

· The Winning Mind for Women (7 hours)

· Leadership for Optimal Performance (6 hours)

· Command GTL Training (3 hours)

2018

· Sex Crimes Investigation (40 hours)

· NAWLEE Conference (40 hours)

· Homicide and Major Investigations School (34 hours)

· Human Terrain Mapping and Behavior Pattern Recognition (16 hours)

2017

· Practical Kinesic Interview and Interrogation Phase I & II (32 hours)

· NAWLEE Conference (National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives) (24 hours)

· Criminal Interview and Interrogation (21 hours)

· Investigative Statement Analysis (18 hours)

2016

· Basic Criminal Investigations/New Criminal Investigator (24 hours)

· Female Enforcers (8 hours)

2013

· NCEA Heartland Advanced Patrol Seminar (24 hours)

· Street Survival (16 hours)

· Search and Seizure (1 hour)

2012

· Getting the Confession (1 hour)

· Off-Duty Survival (1 hour)

· Breath Test Certification (16 hours)

· Pistolcraft - New Paradigm Tactics and Techniques (1 hour)

2011

· Introduction to Interview and Interrogation (16 hours)

· Introduction to Highway/Rural Drug Investigation (16 hours)

· Drug Identification (16 hours)

· Introduction to Patrol Drug Investigation (16 hours)

· Law Enforcement Detective (40 hours)

• (2010-current) Volunteered with various FOP Community Outreach Programs including Shop with a Cop, Easter basket deliveries to families in need, and the Jake Laird Golf Outing.

• (2013-current) Heartland Church member and women's small group participant. Participated in homeless outreach program to assist minority members in need.

• (2019) Volunteered at Janus Developmental Services, an organization that offers opportunities for education, employment training, independent living and information to individuals and their families. Taught classes to help with education for clients. Received commendation.

Mentor - For approximately 6 years, from the start the agency's mentor program, and prior to, I have acted as mentor to all our female officers with a passion for supporting and guiding them, while leading by example.

R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Certified Instructor - In 2020, I became a R.A.D. Instructor and have since helped train a number of women in self-defense and personal safety, helping to empower and encourage them, while building the self-confidence and helping them realize their strength.

Background Investigator - Since 2016, I have been a Background Investigator for the agency, where I have worked diligently and with determination to take a role in insuring that we continue to hold a high standard for hiring the highest caliber of officer so that we continue to represent the Noblesville Police Department and our community well.

CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Certified - In 2022, I became CIT certified, recognizing our community has experienced an increase in mental health related incidents contributing to a large number of our calls for service, desiring to be better educated and equipped to manage such situations.

Recruiting and Hiring - In 2011, I was selected to assist in recruiting. Since getting hired, I have been involved with all recruiting events and efforts to attract interest in our department and represent our agency, and have volunteered as a proctor in all of the physical fitness assessments.

Policy Review Committee - In 2020, I volunteered to be a member of the committee, desiring to make positive changes for the benefit of our officers and the department. During this time, I was able to play a significant role in making positive changes to critical areas of policy, including our Harassment, Maternity and Pregnancy, Prisoner Transport, Use of Force, and Pursuit General Orders.

Police Oral Board Interviewer - In 2014 I was selected to be a member of our Oral Board of interviewers and have since served in this role annually over the last 7 years.

• National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE)
• Noblesville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)