David Foster
Liberty,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Liberty, Missouri
06.2009 - Current
- Achieved successful resolution of complex criminal cases through effective management of investigative teams. Enhanced team performance by providing strategic support and guidance throughout evidence-gathering processes.
- Task Force Officer- Federal Bureau of Investigation's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Mitigated threats to governmental interests by investigating domestic terrorist organizations. Achieved successful identification of potential risks through thorough analysis and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Enhanced national security measures through proactive threat assessment and response initiatives.
- Sergeant Professional Standards Unit. Oversaw the investigation of internal and external complaints related to Clay County Sheriff's Office personnel. Developed comprehensive reports on investigation outcomes for evaluation by divisional leadership.
- Co- Chair Counterterrorism Response Training Work Group. Achieved significant improvements in regional counter-terrorism preparedness through active participation as a sheriff's office representative to the Mid-America Regional Council. Developed and implemented comprehensive training curriculum for Kansas City metro patrol-level responses to complex coordinated terrorist attacks. Provided strategic recommendations to enhance law enforcement's effectiveness in responding to complex coordinated terrorist incidents, influencing regional security protocols.
- Directed operational management of sheriff’s office special tactics and response team as explosive breacher liaison. Oversaw planning and execution of high-risk missions to enhance team effectiveness. Managed scheduling and delivery of bi-monthly training to ensure team readiness. Developed annual budget to align with team objectives. Supervised procurement processes for team equipment and supplies.
- Investigator assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit. Experienced in performing specialized police work in planning, coordinating, and conducting investigations to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases and related police problems.
- Patrolled designated areas of Clay County Sheriff's Office to deter crime and respond to assistance calls. Supported shift supervisor in evaluating employee performance during duty hours. Reviewed and approved written reports related to field operations.
- Oversaw training programs for department taser users, aligning with Taser International and departmental guidelines. Evaluated use of force incidents involving tasers to confirm compliance with established policies. Developed and managed annual budget for taser equipment, ensuring adequate supply and inventory management.
International Police Adviser- Trainer
DynCorp International Free Zone-LLC
Camp Habbaniyah, Iraq
10.2007 - 06.2009
- GS-13 Grade with the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs- Iraq, Civilian Police Mission.
- Police Instructor Trainer assigned to the Habbaniyah Police Training Center. Assisted staff with the establishment of policies and procedures to support the training requirements of the training center. Ensures training materials and curriculum comply with Civilian Police Assistant Training Team and Iraq’s Minister of Interior mandates. Advised and mentored training center staff on development and implementation of the train the trainer program. Validated instructors and trainers on their classroom performance. Advised and mentored instructors and trainers in the area curriculum development, use of training aids, development of scenarios, to ensure performance based training had been implemented and was taking place. Oversaw a five million dollar expansion project at the training academy. Reported daily to coalition forces on the progress and discrepancies of the project
Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
Liberty, Missouri
09.1999 - 10.2007
- Investigator, Kansas City Metro Methamphetamine Task Force
- Deputy, School Resource Unit
- Deputy, Detention Unit
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology / Law Enforcement
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice with emphasis in Law Enforcement
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, Missouri05.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
North Kansas City High School
North Kansas City, Missouri05.1993
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Trilogy Award. Awarded for completion of the Supervision Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute courses, January 2024. FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, Delaware.
- Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Course Certified Instructor, May 2023. Direct Action Resource Center. North Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Basic Tactical Medical Instructor, 2022. Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Artesia, New Mexico.
- Counter Terrorism Operational Planning, 2020. Direct Action Resource Center. North Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Tactical Supervision/Management Course, December 2018. Direct Action Resource Center. Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Active Shooter Train-the-Trainer, March 2017. ALLERT. Kansas City, Missouri.
- SWAT Command Decision-Making & Leadership I, March 2016. National Tactical Officers Association. Liberty, MO.
- SWAT Team Leader Development, January 2016. National Tactical Officers Association. Liberty, MO.
- Taser Instructor, December 2016. Taser International.
- First Line Supervision, December 2011. Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy, Jefferson City, Missouri.
- Low-Light Engagements Instructor, September 2006. Strategos International. Sioux City, Iowa
- Firearms Instructor Training, July 2006. Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy, Jefferson City, Missouri.
- Missouri P.O.S.T., Class A Certification, September 1999. Western Missouri Regional Police Academy, Independence, Missouri.
Timeline
Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
06.2009 - Current
International Police Adviser- Trainer
DynCorp International Free Zone-LLC
10.2007 - 06.2009
Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
09.1999 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice with emphasis in Law Enforcement
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma - undefined
North Kansas City High School
Master of Arts - Sociology / Law Enforcement
Lincoln University