David Butler
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Skilled law enforcement professional with more than 20 years of experience handling complex investigations, crime scenes, and high-risk operations. Known for accurate reporting, clear testimony, and effective collaboration with attorneys, banks, businesses, and new recruits to support strong case outcomes and public safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Champiagn
Champaign, IL
08.2004 - 06.2026
- Conducted daily criminal investigations, collected, analyzed and documented evidence, entered evidence into records, and prepared clear, concise reports summarizing facts for later court proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys to present court testimony and evidence supporting the best outcome for the case.
- Assessed cases with banks and businesses involving fraud and misuse of funds.
- Retained comprehensive understanding of state laws and municipal ordinances.
- Field Training Officer - Directed training for new recruits as a Field Training Officer across all core duties. Completed detailed daily evaluations to track progress and readiness.
- Crime Scene Technician - located, analyzed, documented, collected stored and reported all evidence on major crime scenes.
- SWAT Team - Participated in high-risk operations as a SWAT team member, executing tactical strategies to ensure mission success. - served high risk warrants, maintained high proficiency in lethal and non lethal weapons.
- Background Investigator - Completed background investigations on applicants using police records and open-source databases.
Conducted interviews with employers, family members, friends, and applicants. - Defensive Tactics Instructor - instructed defensive tactics for the department.
Control Tactics Instructor
Univerisyt of Illinois Police Training Institute
Champagin, IL
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Trained police recruits in tactical response methods at a police training institute.
- Executed defensive tactics, control holds, and suspect-handling techniques to enhance trainee readiness.
- Evaluated trainee performance during practical drills and scenario exercises, providing targeted feedback for skill improvement.
- Emphasized safety procedures for weapons handling and tactical training to ensure a secure learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois @Chicago
Chicago,IL05-1996
Associates Degree Criminal Justice
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-1994
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Fraud investigation
- Courtroom testimony
- Legal compliance
- Case documentation
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Exceptional problem solver
- Effective communication
- Background Investigator
Certification
- Breath Alcohol Operator
- Control Tactics Instructor
- Criminal Interview and Interrogations Techniques
- Field Training Officer San Jose Model
- Basic SWAT Operator
- Background Investigator
Timeline
Control Tactics Instructor
Univerisyt of Illinois Police Training Institute
01.2006 - 03.2009
Police Officer
City Of Champiagn
08.2004 - 06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois @Chicago
Associates Degree Criminal Justice
Parkland College