Billy Burson
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Seasoned Police Officer and FTO with law enforcement and patrol procedures mastery. Demonstrated skills in crime prevention, evidence preservation, and developing community relations. Notable strength in maintaining public safety, responding to emergencies promptly and enforcing laws firmly yet fairly.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
01.2011 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, radar guns., to complete job duties.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Mental health officer assisting with mental crisis calls.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Germantown
Germantown, TN05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1998
Skills
- Field Training Officer
- Crisis Intervention Team Member
- Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement
- Report Writing
- Conflict resolution tactics
- CLEET Basic Instructor Development
Accomplishments
- February 2012- Department Commendation for assisting COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services) counselor by ascertaining medical history related the METH use and removing potential weapons (knives) making the scene safe for counselors to enter and assess the patient.
- July 2013- Department Commendation from Corporal Kenneth Simpson for assisting in the identification and arrest of multiple suspects involved in a burglary ring by collection evidence retrieved from a stolen vehicle at the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit.
- July 2015- Recognition from a YouTube video by a subject in London, England regarding the professional manner in which the officer conducted himself during an interview with the YouTube producer.
- August 2015- Recognition from Captain Mike Eckert via a citizen who contacted him regarding the recovery of a stolen vehicle by the officer. The victim was very complimentary of the officer and her experience with the Tulsa Police Department through the officer.
- August 2016- Department Commendation from Sergeant Mark Ohnesorge assisting in the investigation of a shots fired called where a suspect fired rounds into a gas station. The officer collected video footage of the suspect from gas station security cameras and sent pics of the suspect out to all responding officers in an attempt to aid in the identification and apprehension of the suspect.
- October 2016- Proclamation of Honor by the City of Tulsa for assisting in the preparation and delivery, while waiting for emergency services, of a baby boy by a deaf mother in a home with no power.
- February 2020- Department Commendation for the assistance in the apprehension and arrest of an armed robbery suspect.
Certification
- December 2016- CLEET (Center for Law Enforcement Education and Training) Certification in ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement).
- February 2017- OK Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services attendance. Needed to become a Crisis Intervention Officer
- March 2018- Tulsa Police Field Training Officer Certificate.
- December 2018- CLEET Basic Instructor Development Certification.
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Tulsa
01.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Christian Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Germantown
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Memphis
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