Christopher Morris
Shelbyville,KY
Summary
Focused supervisor and detective with twenty years of experience and knowledge. Expert skills in report writing, evidence handling and conflict resolution. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities. Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as skilled supervisor. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated abilities in meeting coverage requirements and building highly professional team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Jeffersontown Police
12.2021 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol officers
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support multiple criminal cases.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
Detective
Jeffersontown Police
03.2012 - 12.2021
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Detective
Oldham County Police
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Worked cases related to Homicide, Robbery, Burglary, Sexual Assault, and Felony Theft
- Conducted Internal Affairs Investigations
Police Officer
Elizabethtown Police
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Trained new officers as a Field Training Officer
- Assigned to SWAT, Honor Guard, Bike Patrol
Loss Prevention Investigator
Kroger Risk Management
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Enhanced store security by implementing comprehensive loss prevention strategies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations for suspected thefts, leading to increased recovery of stolen merchandise.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure successful prosecution of criminal cases.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by analyzing and identifying trends in theft incidents and implementing targeted measures.
General Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.1998 - 04.2002
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed multiple stores within the company and implemented loss prevention initiatives to cut down on internal and external losses
Education
Elizabethtown Community College
Elizabethtown, KYJustice Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYJustice Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Investigate Fraud/Criminal Acts
- Situational Leadership: Building Leaders
- Background Investigations
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Tactical Deployment
- Write Case Reports
- Effective Working Relationships
- Interrogation Techniques
- Evidence Processing
- Organizational Skills
- Officer Training
- Disciplinary Action
- Dignitary Protection
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Jeffersontown Police
12.2021 - Current
Detective
Jeffersontown Police
03.2012 - 12.2021
Detective
Oldham County Police
01.2008 - 03.2012
Police Officer
Elizabethtown Police
04.2004 - 01.2008
Loss Prevention Investigator
Kroger Risk Management
04.2002 - 04.2004
General Manager
Abercrombie & Fitch
01.1998 - 04.2002
Elizabethtown Community College
Justice Administration
University of Louisville
Justice Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
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