Courtenay Harris
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Experienced police officer with a strong background in crisis intervention and community engagement at Seattle Police Department. Demonstrated success in de-escalating tense situations and building trust through effective communication. Proficient in criminal investigations and report writing, contributing to enhanced public safety and community relations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Mesa Police Department
09.2011 - 04.2024
- Engaged in ongoing training to maintain expertise in law enforcement best practices.
- Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure during critical public safety decisions.
- Utilized effective communication skills to interact with diverse community populations.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
Seattle Police Department
01.2002 - 08.2011
- Maintained expertise in law enforcement through ongoing training and adherence to best practices.
- Demonstrated sound judgment during critical decision-making in emergency situations.
- Fostered trust within communities by utilizing strong communication skills with diverse populations.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and provided effective assistance to citizens and businesses.
- Enhanced public safety through routine patrols and proactive response to incidents.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and conducted witness interviews for investigations.
- De-escalated domestic disputes by handling tensions tactfully and offering appropriate support.
- Patrolled designated areas to monitor for disturbances in homes, businesses, and public spaces.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Education
Psychology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WASkills
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Defensive tactics training
- Staff management
- Special task forces
- Surveillance
- Evidence collection protocols
- Traffic laws
- Court preparation
- Traffic control
- Schedule setting
- Interrogation techniques
- Civil laws
- Felony laws proficiency
- Defense and arrest tactics (DAAT)
- Investigative skills
- Tactical policing
- Arrest and detention
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Critical thinking
- First aid
- Weapons training
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2007.
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team and Street Crimes Unit for 4 years.
- Led an undercover investigation which led to 56 arrests for drug trafficking.
Distinguished Service Award
Responded to a murder/suicide in progress under gunfire and rescued 2 yr. old child.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Police Officer
Mesa Police Department
09.2011 - 04.2024
Police Officer
Seattle Police Department
01.2002 - 08.2011
Psychology
The Evergreen State College
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