DAMIEN PRESTHUS
McNabb,IL
Summary
Police Officer with over 2 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. I truly love my job, my Police Department, and the ability to help my community.
Qualified Military Police Officer with 3.5 years of committed experience. Goal-oriented and meticulous professional with active security clearance.
Fast-thinking Emergency Medical Technician with 1 years of experience. Trained to respond to stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE OFFICER
PERU POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2022 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
MILITARY POLICE
US ARMY RESERVES
09.2020 - Current
During the time with my unit I have not deployed. I have only trained in Military Police operations.
Police Officer
LASALLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Education
CERTIFICATE OF GUN SMITHING - GUN SMITHING
SORAN DESERT INSTITUTE
Tempe, AZ05.2024
High School Diploma -
PUTNAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Granville, IL05.2015
Skills
- Civil Laws
- Legal Compliance
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Emergency Planning
- Criminal Investigations
- Traffic Direction
- Community Engagement
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- Traffic Control
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Report Writing
- EMR Implementation
FIRE ARMS TRAINING
As a Law Enforcement Officer I train as much as possible with the equipment I trust my life with.
Timeline
POLICE OFFICER
PERU POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2022 - Current
Police Officer
LASALLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2021 - 11.2022
MILITARY POLICE
US ARMY RESERVES
09.2020 - Current
CERTIFICATE OF GUN SMITHING - GUN SMITHING
SORAN DESERT INSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
PUTNAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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