David Olson

I'm currently an active Chicago Police Officer with over 33 years of experience as an officer. I started my career as a uniformed police officer. I have worked as a tactical gangs officer for several years before transferring to Unit 133, a city wide camera technology unit for 17 years. In this unit, I got my CDL license to drive a large cherry picker truck, I learned how to install, program and repair the city's surveillance street cameras. I'm currently assigned to Unit 050 at O'Hare Airport, where I work in the Security Observation Center "SOC" video room investigating emergency calls and following up on criminal cases using the airports surveillance cameras.

• 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 they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
• Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

• Greeted guests professionally and courteously while making safety top priority.
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in vehicle and on foot
• Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
• Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors
• Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety

I have worked as a Lead Security Officer at Wilbur Wright College for over 30 years.

• Mentored staff members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork to achieve shared goals.
• Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry to restricted areas.
• Managed all aspects of physical security, including access control, CCTV monitoring, and regular inspections of perimeter fencing and lighting systems.
• Maintained accurate records of incidents, providing detailed reports for management review and analysis.
• Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhanc