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Chris Huggins

Beebe,Arkansas

Summary

Law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Cabot Police Department. Proven ability to maintain integrity under pressure while effectively managing emergency situations. Serving in the Patrol, CID and Professional Division's; fostering a culture of public service and safety.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Cabot Police Department
03.1997 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.

Dispatcher/Jailer

Sherwood Police Department
01.1996 - 03.1997
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
  • Managed high-stress situations to ensure caller calmness, using effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Handled intake processing efficiently, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and promptly.

Education

Associate of Arts - General

ASU
Beebe
05-1994

General

North Pulaski High School
Jacksonville, Ar
05-1990

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Dispatch
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Patrol
  • Evidence collection and evaluation
  • Firearms training specialist

Accomplishments

Promoted to Sergeant in 2006

Promoted to Sergeant in 2011

Promoted to Lieutenant in 2016

CID 2001-2006

Patrol Sergeant 2006-2009

Dispatch/Jail Sergeant 2012-2016

Patrol Lieutenant 2016-2025

Public Information Lieutenant 2025-present

Certification

Basic Certificate 1998

General Certificate 1999

Intermediate Certificate 2001

Advanced Certificate 2005

Senior Certificate 2009

Instructor Certificate 2012

Radar Instructor Certificate 2012

Basic Telecommunications Certificate 2013

Firearms Instructor Certificate 2019


Timeline

Police Officer

Cabot Police Department
03.1997 - Current

Dispatcher/Jailer

Sherwood Police Department
01.1996 - 03.1997

Associate of Arts - General

ASU

General

North Pulaski High School