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Bernard Gromala

Crown Point,IN

Summary

Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Steger Police Department
Steger, IL
10.2019 - Current

Received Illinois highest award for life saving while rescuing multiple individuals from a fully involved three-story apartment complex.
Firearms Instructor through the State Of Illinois. Leading my Department through annual firearms training. Also conducting drills that are stressful to simulate real life scenarios.
Implemented techniques acquired during the Stop The Bleed Training Course to promptly aid individuals affected by gunshot wounds or major vehicle crashes.
Provided immediate assistance in various emergency situations utilizing CPR skills.
Successfully utilized Narcan deployments on multiple occasions, effectively saving individuals from overdose.
Conducted Defensive Tactics and Ground Control Training sessions to ensure efficient suspect apprehension with minimum use of force.
Skilled in managing traffic accident reports and swiftly responding to real-life situations with efficient scene control.
Employed strong understanding of radio communications, facilitating the accurate transmission of important details to dispatch and supporting officers and agencies.
Taser 7 certification. Experienced in utilizing de-escalation techniques to either apprehend or help individuals going through a mental crisis.
Very experienced with diverse community's growing up in the city of Chicago.

Police Officer

Chicago Heights Police Department
Steger, Illinois
08.2018 - 08.2019

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement

Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, MN
12-2017

Skills

  • Criminal Investigations
  • Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
  • Traffic Laws
  • Physical Fitness
  • Firearms training specialist
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Fingerprinting
  • Emergency Management
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Cultural Awareness
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Tactical policing
  • Investigative skills
  • Report Writing
  • Emergency Response
  • Traffic Control

Timeline

Police Officer

Steger Police Department
10.2019 - Current

Police Officer

Chicago Heights Police Department
08.2018 - 08.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement

Alexandria Technical College
Bernard Gromala