Christopher Kendall
Dunbar
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with over six years of service, currently serving as a Police Sergeant and Canine Handler. Proven leader with experience in shift supervision, patrol operations, narcotics enforcement, and officer training. Skilled in criminal investigations, proactive street crimes enforcement, and courtroom testimony.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol Canine Handler
City of Dunbar Police Department
Dunbar, WV
06.2019 - Current
- Respond to calls for service, conduct investigations, and enforce traffic and criminal law.
- Shift supervision and leadership of patrol personal.
- Certified K-9 hander with training in narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension, and article search.
- Certified Field Training Officer responsible for training and evaluating new officers.
Patrolman
Town of Clendenin Police Department
Clendenin, WV
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted routine patrols to enhance community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded to calls for service, conducted investigations, and enforced traffic and criminal law.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and investigations.
Education
GED -
Nitro High School
Nitro, WVSkills
- Team management
- Courtroom testimony
- Arrest procedures
- Drug enforcement
- K-9 handling
- Field Training
Certification
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer, West Virginia State Police Academy - January 2019 - May 2019
- Certified Canine Handler
- Certified Field Training Officer
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol Canine Handler
City of Dunbar Police Department
06.2019 - Current
Patrolman
Town of Clendenin Police Department
02.2018 - 06.2019
GED -
Nitro High School
Special Functions
- Established and led a Street Crimes Unit within the Dunbar Police Department, primarily focused on narcotics investigations while also conducting investigations into other street-level criminal activity.
- Instructed and assisted in organizing the Dunbar Junior Police Academy, a youth-focused program designed to educate participants on police functions and engage them in police-based activities.