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Overview
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Christopher Bennett

Christopher Bennett

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Bryant PD, excelling in surveillance tactics and fostering community trust. Demonstrated success in de-escalating high-tension situations, enhancing public safety, and leading community outreach initiatives. Proven abilities in teamwork and problem-solving, contributing to safer neighborhoods and stronger police-citizen partnerships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Cadet, Police Officer

Little Rock PD, Bryant PD
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Filed records and provided recordkeeping duties.
  • Promoted positive relationships between the police force and the community by addressing citizen concerns through open dialogue and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Stayed current with evolving law enforcement trends, attending ongoing professional development courses to enhance skills and knowledge applicable to a future career as a police officer.
  • Assisted in maintenance of police facilities and vehicles.
  • Processed fingerprint applications.
  • Prevented dangerous situations from escalating by using de-escalation tactics when interacting with individuals experiencing mental health crises or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls.
  • Supported department operations through accurate record keeping, maintaining equipment inventory, and performing routine maintenance tasks on police vehicles and facilities.
  • Supported community relations efforts by participating in local events, providing a visible police presence, and engaging with citizens.
  • Detained vehicles for varied traffic violations and issued warnings and citations to drivers.
  • Surveilled criminal suspects and assigned locations, documenting suspect behavioral patterns for inclusion in intelligence reports.
  • Conducted physical training to keep fit and perform job duties productively.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
  • Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Education

McClellan High School
Little Rock, Arkansas

Skills

  • Physical fitness
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Answering calls
  • Patrol techniques
  • Accident investigation
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Report writing
  • Traffic control
  • Surveillance tactics
  • First aid training
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Stop the bleed certified

FBI “fait” program certified

Car seat technician certified

CPR certified

Timeline

Police Cadet, Police Officer

Little Rock PD, Bryant PD
08.2020 - 12.2024

Stop the bleed certified

FBI “fait” program certified

Car seat technician certified

CPR certified

McClellan High School
Christopher Bennett