Patrol Cpl.
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, TX
06/30/17 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Provided disciplinary action when needed.
- Led and supervised squad of 1-5 patrol officers.
- Assisted police officers during investigations and at crime scenes.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
