Cassandra Reed
Yuma Police Department
Yuma,AZ
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Language
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Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated law enforcement professional with nearly 16 years at the Yuma Police Department, demonstrating strong leadership in patrol operations, school-based policing, and crisis intervention. Currently a School Resource Officer in the School Services Unit and Crisis Intervention Team Liaison. Expertise includes mentoring youth, coordinating departmental programs, and instructing officers and community members. Committed to accountability and ethical decision-making, with a proven ability to build trust among schools, families, and community partners. Prepared for the role of Sergeant through extensive experience in program leadership, resource coordination, and high-visibility assignments demanding professionalism and sound judgment.
Work History
Law Related Education Faculty
1 Year 8 Months- Served as a faculty member who provided instruction for Law Related Education programs through the Arizona Department of Education.
- Developed and delivered educational materials on law, government, civic responsibility, and role of law enforcement, enhancing understanding among students and educators.
- Demonstrated public speaking, classroom management, instructional planning, and communication skills, fostering an engaging learning environment.
- Represented law enforcement profession in educational settings, promoting professionalism, ethics, civic responsibility, and strengthening community relationships.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Teen Academy Coordinator / Organizer
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinated YPD summer Teen Academies by planning program activities, securing instructors and resources, and fostering a structured learning environment that emphasized leadership, accountability, public safety, communication, and positive police-community relationships.
- Develop relationships with youth and community stakeholders while representing the Yuma Police Department in a professional and positive manner.
- Created an environment that emphasized leadership, accountability, education, communication, and positive police-community relationships.
- Facilitated communication between students, faculty, and administration to streamline operations.
- Promoted good habits to improve quality of students' outcome and encourage student development.
School Services Unit
12 Years 2 Months- Coordinated with school personnel and YPD resources to enhance school safety, prevention, education, and community engagement.
- Addressed emerging concerns and public safety issues by collaborating with school personnel and YPD resources.
- Acted as a reliable law enforcement contact for school personnel to foster trust.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Police Officer / School Resource Officer
12 Years 2 Months- Serve as a School Resource Officer within the Yuma Police Department’s School Services Unit, providing law enforcement services, prevention education, problem-solving, crisis response support, and community engagement in a school setting while maintaining strong working relationships with students, parents, educators, administrators, and department personnel.
- Maintained permanent assignment within School Services Unit, fostering productive relationships with students, parents, educators, school administrators, and community partners to enhance school safety.
- Apply sound judgment and operational experience when addressing public safety concerns, student-related incidents, criminal activity, and other situations requiring law enforcement intervention.
- Work collaboratively with school administrators, faculty, counselors, parents, students, and law enforcement personnel to identify concerns, develop solutions, and promote a safe learning environment.
- Served as resource to school personnel on public safety, law enforcement procedures, and emergency response, contributing to informed decision-making and crisis management.
- Develop and deliver presentations and educational programs designed to promote positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.
- Exercise discretion and diplomacy when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and when addressing sensitive school and community issues.
- Prepared accurate, timely documentation and reports in line with YPD policies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and demonstrating attention to detail and accountability.
- Collaborate with other YPD personnel and outside agencies when addressing incidents and community safety concerns.
Crisis Intervention Team Liaison — Collateral Assignment
- Liaised for Crisis Intervention Team-related matters, enhancing communication, coordination, resource sharing, and effective response practices among department personnel and community partners.
- Promoted effective responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health or crisis-related circumstances, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between department personnel and community resources, streamlining access to support services.
- Support training, awareness, and effective practices related to crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Promote responses that balance officer safety, public safety, professionalism, and the needs of individuals in crisis.
Police Officer — Patrol Division
3 Years 10 Months- Responded to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service while exercising independent judgment, maintaining officer and public safety, and applying applicable laws, policies, procedures, and established law enforcement practices.
- Conducted criminal investigations, arrests, traffic enforcement, and routine and complex patrol functions to uphold community safety and enforce laws.
- Responded to critical incidents and major calls for service, coordinating with units and ensuring clear communication and adherence to procedures for effective incident management.
- Prepared detailed reports and case documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness to support legal processes and departmental accountability.
- Maintained composure and professionalism while working in stressful, unpredictable, and rapidly changing circumstances.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow officers, supervisors, investigators, emergency services personnel, and outside agencies.
- Prepared detailed reports and case documentation while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and timely disposition.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
- In Progress
- Expected Completion: December 2026
Skills
Crisis Intervention Team Liaison
Crisis de-escalation
Incident response
Law enforcement experience
School Resource Officer and member of the School Services Unit
Criminal investigation
Policy compliance
Public safety solutions
Community engagement
Interagency coordination
Leadership and personnel development
Teen Academy coordination
Training program development
General Instructor since 2015
Taser Instructor
LASER Active Killer Instructor
Training delivery
Coaching
Interagency coordination
Law education faculty
Specialized service recognition
Public safety solutions
Accomplishments
- Law Related Education Officer of the Year — 2025
- Recognized for outstanding contributions to law-related education and the education/community mission of law enforcement.
- Yuma Police Department Specialty Service Award
- Recognized by the Yuma Police Department for specialized service and contributions to the department.
- Unit Citation — 2021
- Recognized as part of a unit for assistance during a homicide investigation/response.
- Unit Citation — 2015
- Recognized as part of a unit for service related to a school business burglary investigation.
Certification
General Instructor — 2015–Present, Certified to develop and deliver law enforcement instruction and training., Taser Instructor, Certified instructor responsible for providing training related to department-approved Taser systems, policies, and safe operation. LASER Active Killer Instructor, Certified instructor providing training related to active killer response and associated law enforcement response principles.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Law Related Education Faculty
Arizona Department of Education
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teen Academy Coordinator / Organizer
Yuma Police Department
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
School Services Unit
Yuma Police Department
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
Police Officer / School Resource Officer
Yuma Police Department
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
Police Officer — Patrol Division
Yuma Police Department
10.2010 - 08.2014Read More
Crisis Intervention Team Liaison — Collateral Assignment
Yuma Police Department
2020 - CurrentRead More
Arizona Western College
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Law Related Education Officer of the Year — 2025, Yuma Police Department Specialty Service Award, Unit Citation — 2021, Unit Citation — 2015
Personal Information
Title: Yuma Police Department | Sergeant Promotional Candidate