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Cheryl Welbel

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven police professional with over ten years of experience in the Chicago Police Department. Proficient in computer skills, data analysis, and problem solving. Team oriented and talented in developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches every task with vigor and enthusiasm. Fulfills duties with a concentration on justice, peace and the sanctity of life at all times.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Explosives Technician

Homan Square/ Citywide
07.2023 - Current
  • Performs x-ray diagnosis on suspect IEDs and clears potential explosives hazards
  • Trains on contemporary strategies and techniques for disruption and explosive detection

Detective

Area 01 - Wentworth
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Followed up with victims in a timely manner, ensuring community members were heard and validated throughout the investigation process
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings and gave a articulate analysis of testimonies/ findings

Recruiter

Headquarters/ Citywide
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes
  • Followed up with notable applicants through industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer

Patrol Officer

014 Shakespeare
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Spoke regularly with citizens to establish a positive relationship and become a familiar presence in the area
  • Determined the appropriate course of criminal investigation by analyzing and evaluating information
  • Patrolled assigned beat efficiently and provided backup to other officers on neighboring beats and throughout the district
  • Ensured every interface with a citizen resulted in a positive community interaction

Police Academy Instructor

Education And Training Division
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Spearheaded police legitimacy conversations and Introduced strategies on how to overcome Implicit Bias
  • Examined concrete examples of federal court cases to foster conversation and a deeper understanding of civil rights and criminal law
  • Instructed police officers on how to apply lifesaving interventions including Tourniquet and QuickClot Gauze to mitigate loss of life through LEMART
  • Demonstrated instructional classes for recruit training in Report Writing, Crime Prevention, and Stress Management
  • Implemented training scenarios that facilitated real time learning of the Chicago Police Use of Force Model and its parameters

District Intelligence Officer

019 Town Hall
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Provided the 019th District Tactical, Burglary, and Robbery Teams with gang intelligence and Caboodle statistics to aid in operational goals
  • Monitored and Implemented Criminal Trespass Affidavits to bring crime activity down and increase community collaboration
  • Effectively rolled out new ideas for crime reports and statistics, resulting in better correspondence between Watches, Teams, and Supervisors
  • Collaborated with the SDSC Room, informing officers of pertinent details in shootings, narcotic transactions, and spikes in property crime
  • Participated in CompStat Meetings and Initiated changes to better meet the concerns of the community and department
  • Coordinated swift and strategical police presence and surveillance for criminal issues such as robberies, burglaries, and gang activity
  • Built partnerships with community officials and citizens to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.

Tactical Officer

019 Town Hall
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Viewed POD Camera footage to capture gang members in possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and criminal activity
  • Effected notable arrests on repeat offenders and initiated investigatory stops on suspicious subjects
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes, including aggravated batteries and recovered firearms
  • Patrolled "Hot Spots" that were heavy in narcotic trafficking and monitored gang territories and boundaries

Patrol Officer

019 Town Hall / 024 Rogers Park
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Attended beat meetings and co-authored neighborhood action plans to assist the homeless and mental health residents
  • Drove discussions with juvenile offenders about strategies for promoting social change

Police Recruit

Chicago Police Department
06.2013 - 12.2014

Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Implemented interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet. 2013 Top Ranking Class for Scholastic Achievement in city-wide computer program

Education

Bachelors In Elementary Education -

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
2007

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Excel/ PowerPoint/ and Word Proficiency
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communicator
  • Crime Trend Dissection and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Innovative
  • Competent in Caboodle, CLEAR, and CEMS
  • Diligent Organization and Time Management
  • Instrumental Community Relations
  • Dedicated Team Member
  • Progressive Problem Solver

Timeline

Explosives Technician

Homan Square/ Citywide
07.2023 - Current

Detective

Area 01 - Wentworth
07.2022 - 07.2023

Recruiter

Headquarters/ Citywide
09.2021 - 07.2022

Patrol Officer

014 Shakespeare
03.2021 - 09.2021

Police Academy Instructor

Education And Training Division
07.2019 - 03.2021

District Intelligence Officer

019 Town Hall
07.2018 - 07.2019

Tactical Officer

019 Town Hall
06.2017 - 07.2018

Patrol Officer

019 Town Hall / 024 Rogers Park
01.2015 - 06.2017

Police Recruit

Chicago Police Department
06.2013 - 12.2014

Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2013

Bachelors In Elementary Education -

Northeastern Illinois University

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