CARL MENDENHALL
Red Bud,IL
Summary
Law enforcement professional with experience in emergency response, criminal investigation, and incident report writing. Apply investigative methods to document evidence and support court requirements. Improve operational readiness through accurate documentation and de-escalation support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
St Louis, Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims, and interrogating suspects, leading to effective case resolutions.
- Responded to emergency calls by assessing situations and dispatching appropriate services, ensuring timely support for those in need.
- Diffused disturbances using de-escalation techniques and combat skills.
- Testified in court about completed investigations.
- Prepared comprehensive incident and arrest reports for legal documentation.
- Documented detailed accounts of interactions to support legal processes.
- Built trust with veterans through facilitated conversations, fostering open dialogue and encouraging issue reporting.
- Ensured precise data collection to enhance overall accuracy in security reporting. by recording and analyzing security information without discrepancies.
Deputy Sheriff Canine Unit
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Waterloo, IL
02.2015 - 07.2023
- Coordinated regional canine training efforts, enhancing skill development for canine teams.
- Advanced local canine team capability through training support and equipment acquisition assistance.
- Maintained DEA narcotics training license in support of specialized enforcement readiness.
- Contributed to canine law enforcement operations through proper use of specialized equipment.
- Preserved canine readiness by monitoring health and activity levels.
- Supported canine program growth by identifying funding sources for additional resources.
- Delivered effective patrol coverage by detecting suspicious activity and enforcing laws in assigned areas.
- Supported successful prosecutions through thorough crime and accident investigations and accurate case documentation.
- Strengthened investigations through witness and victim interviews that captured critical case details.
- Produced accurate suspect identification and investigation verification through use of law enforcement databases.
- Built trust with citizens through respectful interaction during routine patrols and response calls.
- Resolved emergency incidents by responding promptly to domestic disputes and hazardous situations.
- Maintained legal process compliance through service of warrants, subpoenas, and summonses.
Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff's Department
Nashville, IL
12.2012 - 02.2015
- Delivered emergency response support to residents in crisis through prompt call handling, ensuring timely assistance.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and court documents throughout Washington County, facilitating legal processes.
- Crime scene integrity preserved through evidence collection for investigations.
- Maintained accurate incident reports and case records, ensuring reliable documentation for investigations.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Completed continuing education courses to stay updated on law enforcement practices. to enhance knowledge of law enforcement practices.
Education
Federal Police Officer Certification - Federal Police Academy
Law Enforcement Training Center
North Little Rock, AR04-2024
Canine Team Academy - Illinois Canine Certification
Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center
Decatur, IL04-2017
Canine Team Academy
Special Op's K-9 Academy, Illinois Certification
North Webster, IN04-2015
Illinois Police Officer Certification - Illinois Police Academy
Eatern Illinois Mobile Training Unit
Charleston, IL06-2006
High School Diploma -
Neoga High School
Neoga, IL06-1998
Skills
- Investigation techniques and criminal investigation
- Incident documentation and report writing
- Victim interviewing and communication skills
- Legal proceedings and ethics
- Emergency response and de-escalation
- Conflict management and problem solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Data analysis and troubleshooting
- Community engagement and team collaboration
- Safety compliance and training coordination
- Flexible schedule and efficient multitasking
- Fraud investigations and leads experience
- Professional communication and service animal training
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Ethics and honesty
- Troubleshooting
- Control system monitoring
- Valid Driver's license
- Efficient multitasking
- Flexible schedule
- Communication skills
- Fraud Investigations
- LEADS Experience
- Training coordination
- Service animal training
Certification
- 80 Hour Illinois Law Enforcement Investigator Course
- Reid Interview and Interrogation
- Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault Investigations
- State of Illinois K-9 Academy Graduate
- Certified Illinois Police Officer Since 2006
Timeline
Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff Canine Unit
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
02.2015 - 07.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff's Department
12.2012 - 02.2015
Federal Police Officer Certification - Federal Police Academy
Law Enforcement Training Center
Canine Team Academy - Illinois Canine Certification
Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center
Canine Team Academy
Special Op's K-9 Academy, Illinois Certification
Illinois Police Officer Certification - Illinois Police Academy
Eatern Illinois Mobile Training Unit
High School Diploma -
Neoga High School