Apryl Widerkehr
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with over 20 years of experience at the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Strong background in classroom management, group facilitation, and individualized instruction within law enforcement and educational environments. Proven leader, adept in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, fostering team collaboration and strategic planning. Skilled in crime analysis and community engagement, maintaining high standards in challenging environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sergeant
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
01.2005 - Current
- Women’s Jail and Intake Release Center 2005-2013
- Laguna Niguel Police Services 2013-2017
- Yorba Linda Police Services 2017-2021
- Yorba Linda General Investigations 2021-2023
- Central Jail’s Division 2023 - 2025
- James A. Musick Facility 2025-current
- Developed and implemented training techniques to improve officer retention and understanding of community roles.
- Led community engagement initiatives, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the public.
- Directed crisis intervention strategies, enhancing team effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated investigative efforts, contributing to successful resolution of complex cases.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Armorer at Camp Geiger, NC, and in Okinawa, Japan for the MSSG 31, MEU 31.
- Deployed four times in the Asian Pacific, visiting 12 countries.
- Managed MEU's armories, ensuring operational readiness across all deployment ships.
- Achieved the rank of Lance Corporal and Corporal in meritorious promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
California State University of San Bernardino
01.2011
Associates of Arts - general studies
MiraCosta College
01.2005
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Crime analysis
- Community engagement
- Resource Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Advanced Communication Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- De-escalation Techniques
- Training and Development
- Tactical Operations
Information Platforms and Technology
- Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point
- Law Enforcement systems: FBR, VTI, ADORE green, Lexipol, OCIAC, Bulletins, DA EDC, Mobile Vision, court Vision MDC, Mapper, ELETE, COPLINK X, LinX, WEB DV, CARS, ILJAOC, RIPA, COPRS, LPR, Palantir, LA Clear, Crossroads, TLO, Cal Photo, CAPPS, Flock, ZetX, Cellhawk, FB LE, Google LE, OCCL, TAGRS
- Incident command, interview / interrogation, and special training: Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO), Cyber Liaison Officer (CLO), Advanced Threat Assessment, Death Notifications, Narcotics Investigation, Child Abuse Investigations, Human Trafficking, Drug and Alcohol Recognition (DAR), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE), Cavenaugh School, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s), Traffic Collision Investigation, Traffic Collision Skidmark Analysis, Major Accident Reconstruction Team (MART), Cognitive Interview and Statement Analysis, Interview and Interrogation, Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC), Rolling Surveillance I and II
Certification
Jail Training Officer (JTO)
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Master Field Training Officer (MFTO)
A.I.C.C.: Academy Instructor Certification Course, 01/01/19
OCSD Explorer Advisor, 01/01/19
OCSD Drug Use Is Life Abuse instructor for Yorba Linda Schools, 01/01/19
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Master Field Training Officer (MFTO)
A.I.C.C.: Academy Instructor Certification Course, 01/01/19
OCSD Explorer Advisor, 01/01/19
OCSD Drug Use Is Life Abuse instructor for Yorba Linda Schools, 01/01/19
Supervisory Roles
- Pass information or train on new or emerging issues
- Implement different training techniques to relay information geared to improve retention and understanding of law and our role in the community
- Lead informal discussions to better understand issues and concerns
- Stay up to date on law enforcement challenges and changing laws
- Consistently train and express department expectations
- Train/Teach at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Facility – Blue Card
- De-escalation Techniques in both scenario and real time to include debrief
Personal Points
- Mother of three young girls.
- Active member of a co-ed ice hockey team, and a women’s hockey team.
- Active sponsor and volunteer for numerous Veteran’s programs.
- Regularly travel to expose my family to different cultures and places.
Timeline
Sergeant
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
01.2005 - Current
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
California State University of San Bernardino
Associates of Arts - general studies
MiraCosta College