Christopher Plahs
Lindenhurst
Summary
Police Officer (POST Waiver Applicant) seeking employment with any California law-enforcement agency. Offers 10 years of full-time law-enforcement service, including patrol operations, investigations, traffic enforcement, and crisis response. Academy-trained in both NYPD Police Academy (2015) and Suffolk County Police Academy (2019)
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Suffolk County Police Department
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, investigations, and arrests.
- Conducted thorough investigations, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities and interactions with the public.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, providing assistance to victims.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Utilized crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate volatile situations.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Education
60 Credits Received - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYHigh School Diploma -
Sachem High School East
Farmingville, NY06-2008
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Criminal investigations
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Courtroom testimony
- Search and seizure laws
- Interrogation techniques
- Patrol
- Drug enforcement
- CPR/First aid certified
Accomplishments
- 10 years full-time sworn police service
- Over 1,200 hours of law-enforcement training
- Completed two full police academies
- Extensive experience in high-call-load environments (NYPD)
- Documented proficiency in community policing, investigations, evidence handling, etc.
Certification
- Basic Course for Police Officer, Suffolk County Police Academy (699 hours)
- NYPD Police Academy Graduate (2015)
- CPR/AED – American Heart Association
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT – 40 hours)
- Annual Firearms Qualification
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course)
- Defensive Tactics I & II
- Terrorism Awareness & Response
- Use of Force & De-escalation
- Domestic Violence Intervention
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
– etc.
Timeline
Police Officer
Suffolk County Police Department
09.2019 - Current
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
01.2015 - 09.2019
60 Credits Received - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Sachem High School East