Bedginald Salomon
McDonough,GA
Summary
Dynamic Police Sergeant with extensive experience at Clayton County Police Department, excelling in team management and criminal investigation. Proven track record of enhancing public safety through effective conflict de-escalation and meticulous report writing. Recognized for significantly reducing road accidents through targeted traffic enforcement initiatives and fostering community-oriented policing efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
Clayton County Police Department
Jonesboro, GA
05.2021 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to Number officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.
- Directed traffic enforcement initiatives, significantly reducing number of road accidents in high-risk areas.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
Detective
Clayton County Police Department
Jonesboro, GA
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection ensuring no critical elements are missed.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Type and Type cases.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Improved department efficiency with meticulous case management and detailed report writing.
- Mentored junior detectives, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance their investigative skills.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Police Officer
Clayton County Police Department
Jonesboro, GA
12.2015 - 08.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ01.2013
Diploma - General Studies
West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ06.2000
Skills
- Performance appraisals
- Team management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol supervision
- Active shooter training
- Criminal investigation
- De-escalation techniques
- Police reports
- Criminal law
- Firearms training
- Suspect identification
- Traffic control
- Workload balancing
- Personnel supervision
- Search and seizure
- Community policing
- Computer-aided dispatch
- Physical restraint
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Community oriented policing
- Investigative techniques
- First aid administration
- Evidence collection
- Report preparation
- Search and seizure procedures
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Defensive driving
- Self-defense techniques
- Team building
- Law enforcement
- Public safety
- Incident reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- Report writing
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Criminal justice
Accomplishments
Former Honor Guard assistant commander
Certified Field Training Officer
Certification for Supervision Level 3
Certification for Management Level 3
Certification
High School Diploma
College Degree
Basic Law Enrollment
FTO
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Clayton County Police Department
05.2021 - Current
Detective
Clayton County Police Department
08.2018 - 05.2021
Police Officer
Clayton County Police Department
12.2015 - 08.2018
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris
Diploma - General Studies
West Orange High School