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Chad Gibson

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Reliable Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety, and decreasing crime rates. Brings many years of street-level policing to protecting citizens. Dedicated to maintaining public safety through proactive community engagement and volunteering with youth mentoring.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Strides To Success
Plainfield, IN
04.2024 - Current
  • Provides assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Offers support and assistance to community members.
  • Contributes to the upkeep of the barn by performing various tasks, thereby lightening the load on team members.
  • Ensures equine welfare with reduced employee obligations.
  • Mentors a diverse group of middle school students, primarily with special needs and behavioral challenges.

Police Officer

Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield, IN
07.2023 - Current
  • Utilizes acquired FAA Part 107 license for departmental drone operations
  • Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Advises citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
  • Investigates suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
  • Develops positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
  • Responds to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Arrests suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Attends training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
  • Organizes crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
  • Counsels victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
  • Communicates with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Answers calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.

Police Officer

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Indianapolis, IN
04.2008 - 07.2023
  • Promoted positive community relations by actively engaging with local residents as a mounted police officer while on horseback.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
  • Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
  • Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
  • Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.

Infantryman

US Marines Corps
Terre Haute, Indiana
10.2002 - 12.2008
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
  • Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
  • Rendered first aid treatment to injured personnel on the battlefield.
  • Engaged enemy forces during offensive operations.
  • Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
  • Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
  • Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
  • Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
  • Educated junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, and field survival skills.
  • Led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing tactical situations to achieve mission objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History with a Minor in Political Science

I.U.P.U.I
Indianapolis, IN
12-2020

Skills

  • Community relations practices
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Patrol procedures
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Premises surveillance
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Reliability

Certification

  • F.A.A. Part 107 Remote Pilot License 02/2024
  • Certified Mounted Police Officer 05/2022

Timeline

Volunteer

Strides To Success
04.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Plainfield Police Department
07.2023 - Current

Police Officer

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
04.2008 - 07.2023

Infantryman

US Marines Corps
10.2002 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History with a Minor in Political Science

I.U.P.U.I
Chad Gibson