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Collin Cash

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Highly motivated police officer with the Virginia Tech Police Department, bringing experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community engagement within a large community. Serves as a Field Training Officer responsible for coaching, evaluating, and developing new officers through structured training, performance documentation, and real-world guidance. Committed to professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer I - Field Training Officer

Virginia Tech Police Department
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.

Sales Floor Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2018 - 06.2023
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally while maintaining company reputation.
  • Supervised daily operations on the sales floor, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting operational standards.
  • Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.

Service Technician

Cash's Garage
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Communicated with the public through forms of transparency and honesty to increase public relations and gain the communities trust and business.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Radford University
Radford, VA
04-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
12-2019

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
12-2019

High School Diploma -

Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA
05-2017

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Community Engagement
  • Crisis Intervention and Deescalation

Accomplishments

Virginia Tech Police Department - Officer of The Year Nominee (2025)

Certification

  • Virginia Law Enforcement Certification, Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy - 2023
  • General Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Intoxilyzer Operator
  • Crisis Intervention Officer

Timeline

Police Officer I - Field Training Officer

Virginia Tech Police Department
06.2023 - Current

Sales Floor Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2018 - 06.2023

Service Technician

Cash's Garage
06.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Radford University

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice

Central Virginia Community College

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Central Virginia Community College

High School Diploma -

Amherst County High School