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Brandon Hopkins

801-707-6172

Summary

Salt Lake City PD Police Sergeant with 30 years of experience. I excel in crisis intervention and critical decision-making. With a proven track record, I enhanced team performance through effective communication and problem-solving skills. I am committed to fostering community trust and ensuring public safety.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

Salt Lake City Police Department
07.2005 - 08.2024
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
  • Led successful investigations, resulting in the apprehension of suspects and resolution of criminal cases.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
  • Deescalated potentially dangerous situations using crisis intervention techniques that protected both officers and civilians from harm.

Police Officer

Granite School District
08.1994 - 07.2005
  • 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, school district and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from district staff, students and citizens.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • 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.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • 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.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

Education

Police Officer Certification - Police Academy

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
01-1994

High School Diploma -

Bonanza High School
Las Vegas, NV
06-1988

Skills

  • Excel in service and protection
  • Emergency Vehicle trained
  • Defensive Driving skills
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Attention to detail and surroundings
  • Community watch and support
  • Dependable and flexible
  • Multi tasking proficient
  • Excellent communication skills

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Salt Lake City Police Department
07.2005 - 08.2024

Police Officer

Granite School District
08.1994 - 07.2005

Police Officer Certification - Police Academy

Salt Lake Community College

High School Diploma -

Bonanza High School

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