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Bobby Thomas

Bobby Thomas

Montgomery ,AL

Summary

At Montgomery Police Department, I honed my expertise in criminal investigations and community engagement, significantly reducing crime rates through innovative prevention strategies. My adeptness in conflict de-escalation and fostering trust within diverse communities underscores my commitment to public safety and results-driven law enforcement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Montgomery Police Department
01.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
  • Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
  • Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
  • Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
  • Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
  • Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating Type and Type crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.

Education

Didn’t Graduate -

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Community Engagement
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Planning and coordination
  • Human relations
  • Emergency Management
  • Community Relations
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Physical Fitness
  • Officer Training
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Criminal Law
  • Community-Oriented Policing
  • Police reports
  • Law Enforcement
  • Emergency Response
  • Mental Resilience
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Tactical Driving
  • Case Management
  • Court Testimony
  • Crime Prevention Strategies
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Background Investigations
  • Undercover operations
  • Self-defense training
  • Crime scene preservation
  • Crime Prevention
  • Safety improvements
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Special task forces
  • Surveillance
  • Evidence collection protocols
  • Traffic Laws
  • Court preparation
  • Emergency planning
  • Schedule setting
  • Traffic Control
  • Domestic Violence Prevention
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Crime prevention training
  • Assigning Work
  • Fingerprinting
  • Legal Compliance
  • Traffic direction
  • Civil laws
  • Crime prevention models
  • Data-driven approaches
  • Dispatch
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid
  • Weapons training
  • Public Service
  • Police Patrol Operations
  • Case report writing
  • Crime investigation
  • Public Safety
  • Investigative Reports
  • Accident Investigations
  • Witness interviews
  • Crowd Control
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Witness interviewing
  • Crime scene management
  • Foot Patrolling
  • Community Education
  • Individual Surveillance
  • Search and Seizure Laws
  • Prisoner Transport
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Directing Traffic
  • Issuing Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Operation
  • Law Enforcement Information Databases
  • Court Proceedings
  • Suspicious Activity Monitoring
  • Civil and criminal law expertise
  • Public disturbance investigation
  • Traffic Citations Issuance
  • Warrant procedures

Timeline

Police Officer

Montgomery Police Department
01.2019 - Current

Didn’t Graduate -

Alabama State University
Bobby Thomas