Charles Henderson
Jackson,MS
Summary
Vigilant Police Officer with over 15 years of experience coordinating drugs and felony investigations. Well-versed in researching and reviewing case files and interviewing subjects to verify data. Self-disciplined and ethical collaborator focused on criminal and management operations. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. I've had the pleasure to work in the capacity of Chief of Police and like working with the public and staff to move a department in the right direction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
City Of Lexington - Government
07.2022 - Current
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 17 subordinates.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading Lexington Police Department and establishing operational goals.
- Implemented training programs for over 7 new recruits.
Patrol Officer
Pearl Police Department
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Chief Investigator
City Of Lexington
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 10 subordinates.
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
- Examined personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training.
- Developed and implemented ordinances rules and regulations to further departmental goals.
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine course of action.
Patrol Officer
City Of Crystal Springs
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Reported to work and patrolled city looking for any potential criminal activity, while also enforcing traffic enforcement.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Warrant Officer/Narcotics Investigator
Canton Police Department
01.2009 - 09.2021
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Bailiff for Municipal Court of City of Canton, which was responsible for Court Security.
- Picked up warrants from municipal court clerk once they were signed by judge and then put them in computer.
- Served warrants and subpoenas on daily basis and made sure all paper work was correct and ready for court on Wednesdays.
- I got warrants for suspects residence and conduct search warrants for various residence and made arrests.
Deputy
Hinds County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Maintained custody and control of 120 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Chief of Police
Goodman Police Department
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 6 subordinates.
- Attended monthly board meetings to address any concerns that citizens or board members may have, including monthly stats of the department.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Decreased criminal complaints, affidavits and search warrant errors by 75% by implemented streamlined tactics and programs.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Applied four tenets of procedural justice when interacting with subordinates.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw courtroom security during court proceedings, Instructed Officers to enforce courtroom behavior rules by removing disruptive parties, cell phones, or food/drink items.
Apartment Manager
Shady Lane Apartments
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Met with potential tenants to negotiate rent, explain occupancy terms and show available units.
- Analyzed and negotiated bids from property services contractors such as maintenance, cleaning and security contractors, saving several hundred dollars for the company.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents and on-site associates.
- Maintained constant balance and accounting of property petty cash account.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Promoted positive company and owner relationships through proactive attention to concerns.
Patrol Officer
Tchula Police Department
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained safety of all citizens by enforcing all traffic laws and ordinances.
- Conducted building checks and also kept individuals from loitering on the corners throughout the City.
- I also helped out when needed to investigate on felony cases.
Security Officer
Yazoo Estates
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Patrolled the complex on foot, while enforcing the rules and regulations set forth in the rental lease.
- Enforced the curfew that was in their lease.
Deputy Sheriff
Yazoo County Sheriff Department
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for Justice Court.
- Served Indictments throughout the County.
- Patrolled the County looking for anything out of order.
Police Officer
Yazoo City Police Department
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in emergencies.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Police Officer
Lexington Police Department
06.2015 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Police Officer
City of Jackson Police Department
10.2023 - Current
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Education
Master of Science - Orizational Leadership
North Central University
Jackson, MS11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Jackson, MS09.2021
Skills
- Crime investigation
- Warrant procedures
- Civil process execution
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Public relations understanding
- Court testimony
- Background investigations
- Gang knowledge
- Weapons training
- File and records management
- Emergency Management
- Crime Prevention
- Microsoft Office
- Surveillance
- Firearms Instructor
- Taser Instructor
Accomplishments
- Received numerous letters of appreciation from community residents.
- Received Officer of the year 2013
- Promoted to Narcotics Investigator in January 2012 and presented several cases to the Grand Jury with successful indictments and convictions.
- Decreased operating costs by 25% by implementing new cost control procedures.
- Feed over 150 tenants for Thanksgiving for the first time in Shady Lane Apartments since existence.
- Decreased the crime rate by 75% at Shady Lane Apartments in the first two months.
- Appointed Chief of Police September 2017
- Completed 40 Hours Mandatory Chief Executive Training 2018
- Appointed Acting Chief of Police for City of Lexington, MS in 2021-2022
- Appointed Chief of Police for City of Lexington, MS 2022
Affiliations
- G.A. Carmichael Board of Directors (Board Member Since 2015)
- Our Daily Bread Ministries (Board Member Since 2016)
- National Union of Protective Services Associations
- Mississippi Association of Chief of Police
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Standards and Training Law Enforcement MS
- Advance Undercover Operations
- Advance Street Gangs in the State of MS
- Criminal Investigations
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Jackson Police Department
10.2023 - Current
Chief of Police
City Of Lexington - Government
07.2022 - Current
Chief Investigator
City Of Lexington
06.2021 - 07.2022
Patrol Officer
City Of Crystal Springs
03.2021 - 10.2022
Patrol Officer
Pearl Police Department
02.2021 - 07.2023
Deputy
Hinds County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - 02.2021
Chief of Police
Goodman Police Department
09.2017 - 06.2020
Police Officer
Lexington Police Department
06.2015 - Current
Apartment Manager
Shady Lane Apartments
01.2013 - 06.2014
Patrol Officer
Tchula Police Department
06.2010 - 07.2011
Warrant Officer/Narcotics Investigator
Canton Police Department
01.2009 - 09.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Yazoo County Sheriff Department
10.2008 - 01.2009
Security Officer
Yazoo Estates
03.2008 - 12.2010
Police Officer
Yazoo City Police Department
09.2007 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Orizational Leadership
North Central University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
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