Bridget Lewis
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Police Captain with 27 years of law enforcement supervisory experience providing command direction, making arrests and enforcing laws. Develops and implements effective management tools and inspection of positions and posts to fulfill standards of performance and efficiency. Advises, counsels and assists uniform personnel in effective administrative and professional police practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Captain
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
03.2020 - Current
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through reviews and assessment of metrics, identifying areas for improvement or recognition of outstanding achievements.
- Conducted internal investigations to uphold disciplinary standards within the police force, promoting accountability among officers.
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
- Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal laws during daily operations, mitigating legal risks.
- Improved officer performance with consistent training programs focused on skill development and professional growth.
- Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
- Collaborated with other agencies for coordinated responses to emergencies or large-scale events requiring multi-agency cooperation.
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
- Oversaw emergency response planning efforts to prepare the department for natural disasters or other critical incidents requiring immediate action.
- Develops and reviews department SOPs to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw hiring processes and made hiring recommendations.
- Oversaw the Investigation's Office and enhanced team efficiency by streamlining reporting and investigative processes.
- Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches.
- Acts as the Chief in her absence.
Detective Sergeant
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
07.2008 - 03.2020
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Mentored junior detectives, providing guidance on investigative techniques and procedures, resulting in improved performance and career growth.
- Increased interdepartmental collaboration through regular communication with other law enforcement agencies for information sharing and joint operations.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Developed detailed reports on case progress for submission to command staff members and other stakeholders, contributing to informed decisionmaking.
- Testified effectively in court proceedings as an expert witness, securing convictions in numerous high-profile cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new developments in forensic science and investigation methodologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Internal Affairs
- Suspect identification
- Laws and ordinances
- Active Shooter Training
- Criminal Investigation
- Community Engagement
- Excellent time management
- Critical thinking ability
- Conflict de-escalation
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certificate – Department of Homeland Security or OSHA-approved providers.
- National Incident Management System Certification (NIMS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- School Resource Officer Certifications Course– National Association of School Resource Officers.
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I Graduate
Timeline
Police Captain
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
03.2020 - Current
Detective Sergeant
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
07.2008 - 03.2020
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certificate – Department of Homeland Security or OSHA-approved providers.
- National Incident Management System Certification (NIMS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- School Resource Officer Certifications Course– National Association of School Resource Officers.
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier I Graduate
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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