Ben McRae
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Accomplished Detective Sergeant at Blue Springs Police Department, adept in leading high-stakes investigations and fostering community relations. Pioneered the Lifesports program, influencing over 1,000 youths. Skilled in tactical operations and policy development, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Proficient with handling a budget for several different areas I'm associated.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Sergeant
Blue Springs Police Department
2023.07 - Current
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Trained Detectives on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups to foster cooperation in addressing crime issues.
- Managed budgets for operations and equipment procurement, ensuring responsible allocation of funds while maintaining operational readiness.
Sergeant
Blue Springs Police Department
2020.11 - 2023.07
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
Detective
Blue Springs Police Department
2018.10 - 2020.11
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Started the position in a stolen auto capacity, and had a high call volume of cases in general investigations
- Moved to Special Victims Unit and took over a two-year-old cold case homicide which I solved and got two murder convictions on.
- Lead Detective on a metro squad murder investigation which led to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of a pattern killer.
Police Officer
Blue Springs Police Department
2011.04 - 2018.10
- 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.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Received a Life Saving Award for pulling a person out of a frozen lake.
- Received an award from Mother's Against Drunk Driving for excellence in arresting of impaired drivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Crime Delinquency Studies
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2010
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs, MO05.2005
Skills
- Started Lifesports, a program for middle school aged boys to play sports with cops. To date over 1,000 kids have been through this program and has been around for seven years.
- Assistant Team Leader of tactical team.
- First explosive breacher in the history of the department and helped write the policy and establish the program.
- Lead Taser Instructor.
- OC Instructor
- Former member of the Bike Team
- Currently establishing the peer support program
- Building search instructor for the tactical team
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
Blue Springs Police Department
2023.07 - Current
Sergeant
Blue Springs Police Department
2020.11 - 2023.07
Detective
Blue Springs Police Department
2018.10 - 2020.11
Police Officer
Blue Springs Police Department
2011.04 - 2018.10
Bachelor of Science - Crime Delinquency Studies
Emporia State University
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
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