Brian E. Dowdy
Lexington,S.C.
Summary
Veteran Police Officer with leadership experience in law enforcement, risk management, security operations, accident investigation and reconstruction, site security assessments, mass crisis management, and emergency response and recovery. Police officer with almost 27 years of experience in risk assessment, report generation, asset deployment, and executive level leadership and relationship building. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant, Traffic Safety Unit
Community Services Division
09.2019 - Current
- Directs unit and coordinates activities of police personnel in the performance of law enforcement duties and community policing strategies
- Design and direct strategic planning assigned to the Community Services Division or the Traffic
- Safety Unit
- Sets expectations, goals, and standards for subordinates
- Acts as incident commander in specific law enforcement situations
- Collaborates with other law enforcement agencies including Federal, State, County, and City organizations regarding traffic control for special events and dignitary protection
- Supervise and train motorcycle officers for the RCSD Motor Unit
- Oversees daily traffic enforcement efforts as well as special assignments such as VIP escorts, parades, traffic and crowd control, public relation and community events
- Respond and assist on dispatched patrol calls as primary officer as needed
- Supervise all daily and long term operations for the unit as well as joint operations with other units
- Experience as a department liaison to the Secret Service- VIP/Dignitary Protection
- Ensure citizen concerns or complaints are addressed promptly- meeting, calling, and emailing citizens regarding community needs
- Coordinate with department Command staff & outside agency leadership.
Richland County Sheriff's
10.1996 - Current
Staff Sergeant
Traffic Safety Unit
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sergeant
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2015 - 10.2018
Senior Corporal
Traffic Safety Unit
04.2013 - 07.2015
Corporal
Traffic Safety Unit
01.2010 - 04.2013
Senior Master Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2009 - 01.2010
Master Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2003 - 07.2009
Senior Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
06.2001 - 07.2003
Patrol Deputy
Uniform Division
10.1997 - 06.2001
Uniform Division
Judicial Services
10.1996 - 10.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Services
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Professional Skills
- Office Management and Operations
- Strong Communication and Leadership Skills
- Public Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Management
- Public Speaking and Presentation
- Investigations
- Dignitary Protection
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite
- Planning and Development
- Administrative Oversight
Certification
Certified South Carolina Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer
Timeline
Lieutenant, Traffic Safety Unit
Community Services Division
09.2019 - Current
Staff Sergeant
Traffic Safety Unit
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sergeant
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2015 - 10.2018
Senior Corporal
Traffic Safety Unit
04.2013 - 07.2015
Corporal
Traffic Safety Unit
01.2010 - 04.2013
Senior Master Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2009 - 01.2010
Master Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
07.2003 - 07.2009
Senior Deputy
Traffic Safety Unit
06.2001 - 07.2003
Patrol Deputy
Uniform Division
10.1997 - 06.2001
Richland County Sheriff's
10.1996 - Current
Uniform Division
Judicial Services
10.1996 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Science - Justice Services
Grand Canyon University
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