Cardia Little
Olympia Fields
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Harvey and Country Club Hills Police Departments, adept at patrolling elevated crime areas and deploying crime deterrence strategies. Proven track record in solving complex cases through meticulous investigation and strong relationship-building skills, ensuring community safety and trust. Committed to upholding integrity and delivering justice effectively.
Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting citizens. Utilizes strategic problem-solving and effective communication to handle diverse situations. Track record of building strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Country Club Hills Police Department
04.2022 - 04.2025
- 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 and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Police Detective
Harvey Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Conducted surveillance operations for intelligence gathering, leading to successful apprehension of suspects.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Police Officer
Harvey Police Department
08.2017 - 04.2022
- 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 and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Education
GED -
Harlan Community Academy
9652 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 6062806-2012
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Report writing
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Emergency management
- Tactical driving
- Crime prevention strategies
- Crime scene preservation
- Traffic laws
- Traffic direction
Certification
Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Training Program VACTP-1908
Timeline
Police Officer
Country Club Hills Police Department
04.2022 - 04.2025
Police Detective
Harvey Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
Police Officer
Harvey Police Department
08.2017 - 04.2022
GED -
Harlan Community Academy
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