David McDonald

Police Officer

Vacaville Police Department

12.2012 - Current

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.
Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members we serve.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
Testified effectively as an expert in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Responded to critical incidents, calling for additional support as necessary, while maintaining scene integrity and identifying and communicating potential hazards for responding officers.
Mentored officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address quality of life concerns affecting their establishments.
Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving/rejecting written reports, fielding citizen complaints, organized department-wide training in several fields and reviewed incidents to provide professional input on department policy adherence/violations.
Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Trained other officers in a myriad of topics.