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Chris Lovelace

Chris Lovelace

Law Enforcement Professional
Walterboro,SC

Summary

Dedicated law enforcement professional, with a character based mindset. Motivated to bring exceptional service and encouragement to others.Task oriented to reach goals through teamwork and partnerships. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Police Corporal, Town of Holly Hill
Holly Hill, SC
02.2022 - Current
  • Performs general duty police work in an effort to protect life and property of Holly Hill citizens through the enforcement of laws and ordinances
  • Work involves patrolling the Town, conducting investigations, preparing cases for court, preparing various reports, and assisting citizens in an attempt to protect life and property of citizens through the enforcement of laws and ordinances., protect the public by gathering evidence and witness testimony associated with criminal activity
  • According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and
  • Workforce, typical job responsibilities include:
  • Collecting and catalogue crime scene evidence
  • Interviewing suspects and witness of crimes
  • Conducting suspect surveillance
  • Acquiring arrest warrants
  • Acquiring search warrants
  • Arresting criminal suspects
  • Filing criminal reports
  • Preparing case documents
  • Testifying in criminal court
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

School Resource Officer

  • Present
  • School Resource Officer as a sworn officer assigned to a school on a long-term basis trained to perform three major roles: law enforcement officer, law-related counselor, and law-related educator
  • In addition, the officer works in collaboration with the school and the community as a resource for safety and security issues
  • As a law enforcement officer, the school becomes the officer's patrol
  • The SRO assists the school administration in maintaining a safe and secure environment
  • School administrators benefit from the SRO's training, knowledge, and experience in handling situations
  • The SRO provides a highly visible presence to deter or identify trespassers on campus
  • In addition, SROs provide a service to the surrounding community by addressing concerns such as loitering, stop signs or speeding in school zones
  • SROs are responsible for investigating violations of criminal law
  • A SRO's sworn duty to enforce the law does not contradict the need for the SRO to be a positive role model, but rather supports it
  • It is essential for an SRO to endorse high moral standards and use good judgment and discretion
  • Through this, students learn and understand what a professional police officer does
  • It is important to note that SROs are not school disciplinarians
  • SROsare notinvolved in investigating school rule violations, such as a student cheating on a test
  • Violations of school rules are the responsibility of the principal and faculty
  • The role of law-related counselor should not be unfamiliar to an SRO
  • Police officers conduct street level law related counseling on a regular basis
  • For example, a victim of domestic violence is given information on how to obtain a protective order or an officer may attempt to mediate a dispute between two neighbors
  • Officers are frequently called upon to help resolve problems that are not necessarily criminal matters.

Assistant Chief of Police, Lead Investigator

Cottageville Police Department
Cottageville, SC
03.2012 - 08.2019
  • As the Assistant Chief of Police, I have Coordinated activities between divisions in the department, the organization, outside agencies and the general public.Work involved resolving problems of the highest technical nature when required and participating in the determination and formulation of Town policies
  • Duties include: assisting in planning, staffing, and directing police activities; assisting in coordinating, preparing, and administering the budget for the Police Department; conducting administrative studies of management problems and concerns; developing comprehensive programs designed to effectively correct operational deficiencies; and making recommendations on performance ratings, disciplinary actions, and related matters; represents the department at various meetings and conferences and speak before community groups
  • I am directly responsible for the Patrol, Investigations and Administrative divisions
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Manages and participates in selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating personnel
  • Delegates and assigns tasks effectively
  • During my time at Cottage ville Police Department, I assisted in the total restructuring of the Police
  • Department
  • Modernized the road patrol with updated patrol vehicles and equipment
  • Developed and
  • Instituted a working investigations division
  • Successfully implemented a community Policing based partnership with Citizens of the Town of Cottage ville
  • Conducted many community outreach programs and the first Community Crime Watch in the Town.

Intervention and Negotiator

Community Crisis
03.2014 - Current
  • The ability to respond to community Crisis and speak to those who are suffering from a mental illness or disorder, trama or suicidal thoughts in order to bring a positive outcome and defuse a crisis situation
  • Department of Homeland Security Drug identification and interdiction certification

Deputy Sheriff/Road Supervisor

Colleton County Sheriff's Office
Walterboro, SC
12.2010 - 03.2012
  • The purpose of the Road Supervisor is to perform general police duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and County ordinances relating to public safety and welfare, and to perform related law enforcement work as required
  • This position works according to policy and procedures and decides how or when to do things; reviewing regularly other Deputies during the course of the shift.

Public Safety Officer

Walterboro Public Safety
Walterboro, SC
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • To ensure the safety and security of people and property in the City of Walterboro
  • A public safety officer's duties include patrolling assigned areas, observing and investigating suspicious behavior, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and preparing incident reports, obtaining warrants, arresting suspects and testifying in Summary and General Sessions Court.

Deputy Sheriff

Colleton County Sheriff's Office
Walterboro, SC
09.2000 - 12.2006
  • Under general supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare
  • Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures
  • Works under stressful, high risk conditions
  • Reports to assigned Sergeant or Lieutenant
  • Patrols an assigned district in a patrol car on assignment for the purpose of observing the area for possible criminal activity or other conditions that could endanger public safety, investigating complaints, and enforcing laws; maintains high visibility
  • Investigates and reports accidents, dangerous or defective streets, sidewalks, traffic lights, or other hazardous conditions
  • Investigates crimes, interviews witnesses, complainants, and victims; and gathers physical evidence and preserves for court; conducts follow up investigations as needed
  • Enforces all felony and misdemeanor laws of South Carolina
  • Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators when necessary; follows proper procedures when making arrests
  • Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers
  • Serves as witness in court and provides evidence in court as required
  • Responds to emergency calls, such as robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, assaults and murders; and practices safety procedures in answering and responding to calls
  • Checks residential and commercial property for security as requested; checks on Senior Citizens as requested
  • Assists motorists in various situations as needed
  • Contacts complainants and/or victims of crimes within a reasonable length of time; keeps complainants or victims informed of progress of investigations
  • Investigates and reports fires or other related events; keeps bystanders out of danger; safeguards property; and renders first aid in emergency situations
  • Prepares, processes, and/or transmits various reports as required
  • Records information concerning events that took place during tour of duty, and records such activity in the manner as prescribed by the department
  • Maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition
  • Transports mental patients and prisoners to prescribed locations as necessary
  • Accounts for and transports evidence coming into custody
  • Answers questions asked by the general public, works with juveniles and adults in related matters; refers public to person or agencies which can provide further assistance as required
  • Works under stressful, high risk conditions
  • Takes decisions at the crime scenes which may be centered around life or death situations; decisions are based on the safest procedures to be followed to ensure safety to individuals involved and fellow officers/members
  • Watches for wanted or missing person and lost children; administers first aid to the injured in emergency cases; and reports stray animals as necessary
  • Attends shift meeting, seminars, and training sessions as required to remain knowledgeable of operations and promote job performance
  • Attends required periodic training sessions and seminars; participates in required physical fitness activities
  • Maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms, and evasive action/driving skills
  • Takes active charge in serious or unusual situations.

Field Training Officer Manager

06.2003 - Current
  • Hour certification course with the Department of Homeland Security
  • The ability to positively identify any illegal narcotics and the patterns of those who traffic and distribute illegal narcotics.

Manager, Specific Skills Instructor

05.2004 - Current
  • The FTO, is designed for the line supervisors and administrators assigned the responsibility of overseeing a field training programs that will train the Department FTOs
  • The Manager has a variety of tasks required to properly coordinate, administrate and lead the field training unit
  • This course will prepare the Field Training Manger (FTM) and Field Training Coordinator (FTO) for the requirements of their positions
  • Mid-level Law Enforcement officer Supervisor Training
  • Present
  • This supervisory concept serves as a foundation to enable first-line and middle-management supervisors to identify some of the most critical components of supervision
  • This course is designed to incorporate the concepts of Leadership, Ethical
  • Decision Making, The Disciplinary Process, Conflict Management, Court Preparation
  • Supervising the New Generation of Police Officers, Supervising Officer Involved
  • Shootings, Character Based Supervision, Media Relations and Critical Incident
  • Management
  • Latent Fingerprint examiner
  • Present
  • Alatent print examiner'sjob is to prepare reports onfingerprintevidence and methods used for identification and analysis
  • Alatent print examinermay be asked to testify in court trials in relation to crime scene evidence procedures
  • Present
  • This Certification allows the instructor to teach preapproved lesson plans in the area of basic, advanced, in service and pre service from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Field Training Officer

  • Present
  • It is the responsibility of the Field Training Officer to take the academic foundation of the Student
  • Officer and expand upon it, forming the student into a competent, safe and capable officer
  • Executive Law Enforcement Management
  • Present
  • This certification is designed for the command staff or the officer who exhibits the qualities required of a member of the command staff
  • The forum for the class consists of lecture, guest speakers, and small group problem solving
  • Topics include the process of budgeting, media relations, departmental staffing and specialization, choosing a community relations model, recruiting and retention, obtaining feedback, leadership at senior levels, and the challenges of being a member of a turbulent agency
  • Principles of Supervision
  • Present
  • This certification designed for the law enforcement officer selected for a supervisory position for the first time
  • Candidates include corporals, field training officers, shift leaders, or anyone else who is selected for a position which includes supervision of others as a position requirement
  • Topics include the role of a supervisor, leadership, problem solving and decision making, communication skills, managing conflict, coaching, staffing and training, appraisals and rewards, and groups and teams.

Education

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Fort Dorchester High School
September 1998

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Surveillance
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Program Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Microsoft Outlook (10 years)
  • Public Relations
  • Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • CCTV
  • Writing Skills
  • Typing
  • Emergency Management
  • Budgeting (7 years)
  • Events management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Management
  • Research
  • Conflict management
  • First aid
  • Writing skills
  • Criminal investigation
  • Report writing
  • Communication skills
  • Emergency management
  • Law enforcement
  • Leadership
  • Supervising experience
  • Program development
  • Interviewing
  • Negotiation
  • Training & development
  • Public relations
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Customer service

Certification

  • SMD Certification
  • DMT Certification
  • X-26. Certification
  • P.P.C.T. Certification
  • O.C. Spray Certification
  • Emergency Preparedness

Additional Information

  • Awards , Deputy of the Year December 2004 Colleton County Sheriff's office Awards Officer of the Year November 2016 Cottageville Police Department

Timeline

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Police Corporal, Town of Holly Hill
02.2022 - Current

Intervention and Negotiator

Community Crisis
03.2014 - Current

Assistant Chief of Police, Lead Investigator

Cottageville Police Department
03.2012 - 08.2019

Deputy Sheriff/Road Supervisor

Colleton County Sheriff's Office
12.2010 - 03.2012

Public Safety Officer

Walterboro Public Safety
01.2007 - 12.2010

Manager, Specific Skills Instructor

05.2004 - Current

Field Training Officer Manager

06.2003 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Colleton County Sheriff's Office
09.2000 - 12.2006

School Resource Officer

Field Training Officer

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Fort Dorchester High School

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