Daniel Cherry
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Police Officer with the I.U.P.D. and I.M.P.D. offering 32 years of progressive experience and the strong desire to make a positive impact on the community. Decisive and analytical professional with an observant nature, high integrity and extensive knowledge of criminal Law.
Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments. Conscientious criminal investigations team member bringing 15 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Detective
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Indianapolis, IN
03.1997 - Current
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Investigated white collar crimes with the I.M.P.D. Organized Crime Unit.
- Conducted undercover investigations with the I.M.P.D. Vice Unit
- Conducted covert investigations with the I.M.P.D. Covert Robbery Unit
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Collected crime scene evidence, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic regulations, provided presidential and VIP motor escorts while assigned to the Police Motorcycle Unit
Police Sergeant
Indiana University Police Department Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
11.1989 - 03.1997
- Patrolled campus properties via foot,bicycle and vehicle patrols
- Implemented training programs for new recruits.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of [Number] subordinates.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.
Education
Criminal Justice
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.1985
Skills
- Community Policing
- Traffic Enforcement
- Criminal law proficiency
- Criminal activity prevention
- Evidence control
- Collecting statements
- Preserving crime scenes
- Witness interviews
- Community policing
- Collecting evidence
- Investigating crimes
- Undercover Investigations
Certification
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course Graduate
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Primary Instructor
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Investigations Course
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Investigations Course
F.B.I. Task Force Officer
Timeline
Police Detective
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
03.1997 - Current
Police Sergeant
Indiana University Police Department Indianapolis
11.1989 - 03.1997
Criminal Justice
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School