Experienced POST-certified Police Officer with over 20 years in the patrol division at the esteemed Hartford Police Department. Skilled in writing and reviewing reports and warrants, using a meticulous approach for accuracy and adherence to legal protocols. Committed to community-oriented policing through data-driven strategies. Adept at conflict de-escalation, crowd control, and knowledgeable in criminal and civil law to ensure community safety and security.
•Trained and educated new officers on proper criminal and civil field procedures, department policy and overall patrol awareness as certified Field Training Officer.
•Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation. Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
•Effected Police action upon offenders for such crimes such as family violence, robbery, shoplifting, assaults, property damage, burglary and other disturbances and disputes.
•Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses. Maintained control over property and evidence in my possession upon initiating or assisting in investigations to protect the validity and usefulness of the evidence collected.
•Built rapport and working relationship with the general public for the ongoing mission of building trust and improving upon communication with the community and general public.
•Supervised crowds at busy public events, including concerts and sporting events to prevent injuries and maintain order.
•Member of the Emergency Response Team. Participated in several special investigations regarding high risk knock and announce dynamic entries of dwellings in order to apprehend violent suspects in support of affiant needs.
•Participated in collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success through direct surveillance and
over watch positions.
•Inspected and maintained gear, weapon systems and radio equipment organic to function and logistical needs in support of combat operations.
•Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2008
•Participated in collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat
data to enhance troop safety and operational success through direct surveillance and
over watch positions.
•Inspected and maintained gear, weapon systems and radio equipment organic to
function and logistical needs in support of combat operations.
•Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2008
Civil laws
Evidence collection protocols
Crime trend analysis
Emergency vehicle operation
Community-Oriented Policing
Emergency Response
Report writing
Surveillance
Traffic Control
Criminal Investigation
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Surveillance Footage Review
Detention and prisoner protocols
Evidence collection
Warrant procedures
Weapons training and firearms safety
Police Awards:
Life Saving Award
Meritorious Unit Citation
Military Service Medal
Military Awards:
Combat Action Ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Global War On Terrorism
Iraq Campaign Medal
Sea Service Deployment Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve medal
National Defense medal