Dale Chew
Sallisaw
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven law enforcement professional with 5 years of experience in criminal investigations, evidence collection, and case management. Seeking an investigative position to utilize proven skills in surveillance, interviewing, and analytical reporting to contribute to public safety and justice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Dispatcher and Jailer
Sallisaw Police Department
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
- Maintained a calm and reassuring presence during high-pressure situations, ensuring clear communication between callers, officers, and other agencies involved in emergency response.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Contributed to officer safety by diligently monitoring radio traffic and providing timely status checks.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
Jail Operations Manager
Sequoyah County Detention Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Deputy
Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Executed search warrants and arrests in coordination with tactical teams.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Patrolman
Sallisaw Police Department
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct complex criminal investigations involving theft, assault, narcotics, fraud, and other felonies.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects, documenting statements for use in prosecution.
- Collaborate with federal and local agencies to share intelligence and conduct joint operations.
- Maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols when handling physical and digital evidence.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance professional skills, maintain physical fitness and stay current on departmental policies and procedures.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of local laws and current case law, applying them effectively in daily tasks.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vian High School
Vian, Ok05-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive
Indian Capital Technology Center
Sallisaw, Ok05-2017
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Case Management & Evidence Handling
- Surveillance & Intelligence Gathering
- Courtroom Testimony
- Familiar with NCIC, NIBRS, and ODIS systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Traffic laws
Certification
- TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Emerging Issues and Topics In Use of Force
- Sexual Assault Trauma Informed Interviewing
- LASER: Direct/Indirect Delivery
- Self-Initiated Activity
- CLEET basic Academy
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
- SPD Oklahoma's 2022 Homicide Prevention ACT
- MPD Crucial Carbine 2.0
- Officer Wellness and Resilience
- Weapon Retention and Handcuffing
- Concepts of Storm Spotting
- Crisis Intervention Team Training
- LE GRACIE Combatives
- Missing Persons
- Unknown Risk, Elevated Risk, and High-Risk Traffic Stops
- ROCIC 2022 Spring Conference: Gangs, Narcotics, and Domestic Terrorism
Affiliations
- Secretary of Lodge 148 Fraternal Order of Police
Timeline
Patrolman
Sallisaw Police Department
09.2022 - Current
Deputy
Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office
03.2021 - 09.2022
Jail Operations Manager
Sequoyah County Detention Center
09.2019 - 03.2021
Police Dispatcher and Jailer
Sallisaw Police Department
01.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Vian High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive
Indian Capital Technology Center
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