Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Daniel Whitecotton

Sandwich,IL

Summary

Experienced Police Officer with 18 years on the job. Along the way I have created strong relationships with members of the community as well as protecting them and upholding the law. Over those 18 years I have arrested suspects to reduce crime for the community with a calm and professional demeanor. I have managed administrative and personnel tasks to run my shift efficiently. I have been actively involved within the community volunteering my time as a youth football coach, and serving on the Sandwich Youth Tackle board.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Military Police Officer

United States Air Force
12.2003 - 01.2005
  • Managed law enforcement, criminal investigations, safety protocols and civil disturbances.
  • Protected nuclear weapons
  • Protected vital assets such as aircraft, weaponry and technology.
  • Provided law enforcement patrol to the citizens of Ramstein Air Base on and off the base.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Conducted investigations of criminal activity related to the US military.
  • Participated in daily briefings with senior command staff to discuss current operations and any new directives from higher headquarters.
  • Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.
  • Provided crowd control during large public events or demonstrations.

Military Police Officer

United States Air Force National Guard
Peoria, IL
01.2005 - 04.2010
  • Protected vital assets such as Aircraft, weapons and technology.
  • Protected members of the 182nd ANG unit
  • Provided general patrol of the 182nd ANG unit to protect the members on base.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicious persons, situations and unusual activities.
  • Participated in daily briefings with senior command staff to discuss current operations and any new directives from higher headquarters.

Police Officer

Sheridan Police Department
Sheridan, IL
08.2005 - 02.2008
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
  • Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
  • Investigated incidents of criminal activity and prepared detailed reports of findings.
  • Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.

Police Officer

Sandwich Police Department
Sandwich, IL
02.2008 - 07.2017
  • Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Taught D.A.R.E. to over 1000 students for 5 years
  • Spent numerous hours within the schools as a school liaison officer
  • Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports
  • Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, and radar guns to complete job duties.
  • Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.

Patrol Sergeant

Sandwich Police Department
Sandwich, IL
07.2017 - Current
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Manage the schedule for the Sandwich Police Department.
  • Supervisor in charge of training for the Sandwich Police Department.
  • Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
  • Evaluated personnel performance through observation during patrols or investigations; provided corrective action when necessary.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Supervisor of Day Shift A

Education

High School Diploma -

Sandwich High School
Sandwich, IL
05-2003

Skills

  • Certified Field Training Officer
  • Certified DARE Officer
  • Certified School Resource Officer
  • Patrol Sergeant- oversees scheduling and training
  • Certified ALICE instructor
  • Certified Juvenile Officer
  • Public Information Officer

Affiliations

  • Youth tackle football coach
  • Board member for Sandwich Youth Tackle Football
  • Husband and Father who enjoys spending time with family

Accomplishments

  • Leader of the Bravo Fire Team while serving in the United States Air Force.
  • 2023 Traffic Enforcement Officer of the year for the Sandwich Police Department.

Certification

  • Field Training Officer
  • D.A.R.E. Officer
  • Certified School Resource Officer
  • Patrol Sergeant in charge of scheduling and training
  • ALICE instructor
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Public Information Officer

Timeline

Patrol Sergeant

Sandwich Police Department
07.2017 - Current

Police Officer

Sandwich Police Department
02.2008 - 07.2017

Police Officer

Sheridan Police Department
08.2005 - 02.2008

Military Police Officer

United States Air Force National Guard
01.2005 - 04.2010

Military Police Officer

United States Air Force
12.2003 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

Sandwich High School
Daniel Whitecotton