Corporal Karl Hartranft
Akron,PA
Summary
Deadline-driven and results-oriented Corporal with approximately 20 years of experience. A resourceful leader focused on police work who effectively motivates and holds officers accountable. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators, and the general public with good interpersonal communication skills. Trustworthy Police Corporal with familiarity and compliance with state laws and local ordinances. Disciplined with natural gifts in leadership and effective communication. Remains calm and collected under high-pressure situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Corporal
West Hempfield Township
Lancaster, PA
08.2004 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of personnel, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Monitored the performance of subordinates to ensure that job duties are being performed in accordance with established guidelines.
- Evaluated incident reports submitted by officers for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided guidance and direction to new recruits during their training period.
- Responded to emergency calls from citizens regarding criminal activity or suspected violations of laws.
- Investigated suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities as part of routine patrols or in response to citizen complaints.
- Supervised field operations including traffic control, crowd control.
- Interacted regularly with community members to build relationships and provide assistance when necessary.
- Collaborated with local agencies on joint investigations involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Directed day-to-day operations within assigned division and unit ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Attended court hearings related to cases investigated by the department as a witness or representative.
- Provided mentorship and professional development opportunities for junior officers.
- Reviewed case files prior to trial proceedings for accuracy and completeness.
- Led and supervised squad of 4+ patrol officers.
- Provided disciplinary action when needed.
- Proactively investigated domestic violence, sexual assault and property crimes.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including citations and criminal complaints.
- Responded to major fire, accident and police emergency calls.
- Assisted police officers during investigations and at crime scenes.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Education
Act 120 Certification - Law Enforcement
Reading Police Academy
Reading, PA06-2004
High School Diploma -
Ephrata Senior High School
Ephrata, PA06-2002
Skills
- Firearms Proficiency
- Search and Seizure Skills
- Community Relations
- Evidence Collection
- First-Aid and CPR
- Defensive Tactics
- Traffic Control
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Active Shooter Training
- Team Management
- Policy Enforcement
- OIC
- Field Training Officer
- CIT officer
- Platoon A1 Supervisor
- DUI Enforcement
Accomplishments
- DUI Top Gun Award 2012, 2014, 2018
- Lifesaving Award 2013, 2016, 2018
- Lancaster County Human Relations Commission 2010
- Aggressive Driving Certificate of Appreciation 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
- Naloxone Save 2017
- Officer of the Year 2009 & 2014
- Commendation letter from Senator Mike Brubaker 2010
- Medal of Valor 2016
- Excellence In Criminal Investigation 2021
- Assist Chief Layden establishing an FTO program
- Commendation letter from Chief Of Police 2021
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Standard Field Sobriety Testing
- Certification: Bike Officer Course-2011 HAAC
- Certification: Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement-2012
- Certification: CIT Training-2015
- POSIT 2023
- Field Training Officer-2021
- Search Warrant Training 2023
- Intoxilizer 9000 2024
Timeline
Police Corporal
West Hempfield Township
08.2004 - Current
Act 120 Certification - Law Enforcement
Reading Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Ephrata Senior High School
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Standard Field Sobriety Testing
- Certification: Bike Officer Course-2011 HAAC
- Certification: Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement-2012
- Certification: CIT Training-2015
- POSIT 2023
- Field Training Officer-2021
- Search Warrant Training 2023
- Intoxilizer 9000 2024
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