David Helm
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced peace officer with a strong background in community policing and emergency response, dedicated to maintaining safety protocols. Proven leadership skills and security expertise aim to enhance the safety of students, staff, and visitors in educational environments. Notable achievements include developing effective community engagement initiatives that foster trust and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peace Officer
Sandy Springs Police Department
Sandy Springs, GA
03.2007 - Current
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Attended training sessions to maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
- Participated in community outreach programs focused on reducing crime.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies on joint investigations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and maintained order during disturbances.
- Advised citizens on safety measures they can take to protect themselves from harm.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
Relevant Early Experience
Dekalb County Police Department
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2000 - 03.2002
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Participated in emergency, evacuation and shelter drills to prepare for health or safety emergencies.
- Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
- Participated in drills designed to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans.
- Conducted investigations of incidents, collected physical evidence and interviewed suspects, witnesses and victims.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Identified areas where additional security measures could be implemented.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
GPSTC Academy
Skills
- Gang awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Evidence collection
- Arrest procedures
- Patrol procedures
- Community policing
- Public safety
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Crime prevention
- Defensive tactics
- Traffic control
- Drug recognition
- Hostage negotiation
- Surveillance techniques
- Investigative techniques
Accomplishments
- Awards go here
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- And yet more
Certification
- certification 1
- cert 2
- cert 3
- cert 4
Timeline
Peace Officer
Sandy Springs Police Department
03.2007 - Current
Relevant Early Experience
Dekalb County Police Department
05.2000 - 03.2002
- certification 1
- cert 2
- cert 3
- cert 4
GPSTC Academy
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