Carlos Londono
Salina,KS
Summary
Professional law enforcement leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and ensure public safety through effective decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Trusted team member known for reliability and integrity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Salina Police Department
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
- Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends and tactics.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on department policies, procedures, and best practices for effective law enforcement.
- Increased officer accountability and performance through consistent evaluation, feedback, and training opportunities.
SWAT Operator
Salina Police Department
05.2008 - Current
- Assisted in the recruitment and selection process for new SWAT members.
- Maintained a strong working knowledge of specialized equipment.
- Collaborated with fellow SWAT operators during after-action reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to enhance team performance.
- Responded swiftly to high-stakes situations including hostage rescue missions, barricaded subjects, active shooter incidents, and high-risk search warrants execution.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best practices within SWAT operations.
- Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills while serving as a team leader during numerous operations that resulted in successful resolutions without injury or loss of life.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Patrol Officer
Salina Police Department
07.2004 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
- Improved public trust with community engagement activities.
Criminal Investigations Detective
Salina Police Department
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Maintained detailed case files, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or legal proceedings.
- Interrogated suspects using effective interviewing techniques that led to confessions or valuable information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
Law Enforcement K-9 Police Officer
Salina Police Department
10.2014 - 03.2021
- Mentored new officers in handling techniques, sharing best practices for building successful partnerships with assigned police dogs.
- Strengthened interdepartmental cooperation by assisting other agencies with K-9 resources during joint operations.
- Increased officer safety during arrests by providing reliable K-9 backup support during high-risk situations.
- Maintained detailed records on all K-9 deployments, documenting case outcomes and success rates for continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensured the well-being of a highly trained police dog, maintaining optimal health, fitness, and training standards for peak performance.
- Assisted investigators in collecting evidence by conducting thorough crime scene searches using specialized K-9 techniques.
- Assisted in the seizure of illegal drugs and contraband by performing perimeter sweeps and vehicle searches with a trained K-9 partner.
- Improved community relations by participating in K-9 demonstrations at local schools and events, showcasing law enforcement capabilities.
- Aided in the apprehension of suspects through effective K-9 tracking and handler teamwork.
- Conducted regular training exercises to maintain exceptional levels of proficiency for both handler and canine partner.
Gang Unit/Drug Unit Investigator
Salina Police Department
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal and state agencies on investigations.
- Offered training seminars on investigative techniques, elevating the skill level within the department and fostering collaboration among team members.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence, leading to successful case resolutions.
- Negotiated with informants to obtain key information, significantly advancing ongoing investigations.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Purchased drugs and stolen property in an undercover capacity.
- Served as region representative, Vice President and President of the Kansas Gang Investigator's Association; and presented about gangs and drugs throughout the state of Kansas.
- Contracted through WSU to present gang lectures throughout the state of Kansas.
Education
Sociology With An Emphasis in Criminology
Kansas State University
Manhattan05-2004
Skills
- Team management
- Public safety
- Gang awareness
- Community policing
- Courtroom testimony
- Defensive tactics
- Arrest procedures
- Drug enforcement
- Investigative skills
- Patrol strategies
Certification
- Certified Gang Expert, in both State and Federal Court.
- Certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor
- Certified Simunitions Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Salina Police Department
01.2022 - Current
Criminal Investigations Detective
Salina Police Department
03.2021 - 01.2022
Law Enforcement K-9 Police Officer
Salina Police Department
10.2014 - 03.2021
Gang Unit/Drug Unit Investigator
Salina Police Department
09.2010 - 12.2013
SWAT Operator
Salina Police Department
05.2008 - Current
Patrol Officer
Salina Police Department
07.2004 - Current
Sociology With An Emphasis in Criminology
Kansas State University
Officer of the year 2019 and Supervisor of the year 2022
I received the award for officer of the year in 2019, mostly for my actions in a critical incident that occurred a few months before. I also received a valor award from the Salina Police Department and a gold award from the KACP for that same critical incident. Then I received the award for supervisor of the year in 2023, after my first year of supervising.
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