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David Chrysler

Franklin Park,NJ

Summary

Professional law enforcement officer with strong focus on community safety and crime prevention. Proven track record of effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, achieving results. Experienced with maintaining public safety, enforcing traffic violations, managing the cellblock, complaint writing and linking and assisting the public in a professional manner either while on patrol or working the front desk. Known for utilizing conflict resolution and situational awareness to handle problematic and non problematic incidents, with a strong understanding of traffic management and emergency response procedures.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Elizabeth Police Department
06.2005 - Current

Dispatcher:

  • Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
  • Supported public safety initiatives by gathering relevant data from callers for accurate dispatching of appropriate resources.
  • 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.

Police Officer:

  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.

Cell Block and Front Desk Assignment:

  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective verbal communication skills.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Booked arrests into our cell block and prepared them for transfers and/or release.
  • Assisted with the typing and linking of complaints for arresting officers.
  • Assisted the public with thorough reports and assistance in any further questions or concerns they may have in relations to the matter.

Education

John H Stamler Police Academy
Scotch Plains
06-2006

Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, NJ
06-2001

Skills

  • Patrol techniques
  • Multitasking
  • Case report writing
  • Police reports
  • First aid and CPR
  • Computer skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Addiction and substance abuse control education
  • Patience and empathy
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Elizabeth Police Department
06.2005 - Current

John H Stamler Police Academy

Elizabeth High School