David Stepps
Eden,NC
Summary
Strategic Police Officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety, and the citizens of Eden NC.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Operations Sergeant
City Of Eden Police Department
09.2021 - Current
- Patrolled known drug areas and built cases on known drug dealers, both street level and traffickers and suppliers.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Supervised officers in the division to ensure proper work was completed.
- Maintained positive community relations through crimestoppers, as an active member.
Patrol Sergeant
City Of Eden Police Department
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Police Patrol Officer
City Of Eden Police Department
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Patrol K9 Officer
City Of Eden Police Department
11.2012 - 08.2021
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Maintained a K9 Training Schedule and supervised (3) three other K9 teams.
Education
General Instructor Training
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC10.2017
Criminal Investigation Interview And Interrogation
North Carolina Justice Academy
03.2023
Incident Response To Terroriost Bombings
New Mexico Tech
01.2023
Basic Narcotics Investigations
North Carolina Justice Academy
09.2022
Basic Reconnaissance Operators Course
NC National Guard Counter Drug Program
09.2022
Advanced Law Enforcment Certificate
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
05.2022
Narcotics Enforcement Officers Assoc
North Carolina Justice Academy
05.2022
Specialized Explosives And Hazardous Materials Ins
North Carolina Justice Academy
03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS12.2021
First Line Supervision
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC10.2020
Field Training Officer
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC03.2018
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
12.2017
Comprehensive Roadside Interdiction
CarSmart/HIDTA
04.2016
Basic/Intermediate Hostage Negotiation
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC11.2015
Crisis Intervention
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC08.2015
Police Law Institute
North Carolina Justice Academy
10.2014
K-9 Law
Smith & Rodgers/GTCC
05.2013
School Resource Officer
North Carolina Justice Academy
07.2012
Basic Law Enforcement Training
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
08.2011
Skills
- Supervising Patrol/Narcotics Teams
- Public Service
- Public Safety
- Report Writing
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Staff Management
- Protecting People and Property
- Team Building and Development
- Gang Knowledge
- Officer Training
- Court Testimony
- Crime Investigation
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Background Investigations
Timeline
Special Operations Sergeant
City Of Eden Police Department
09.2021 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
City Of Eden Police Department
03.2018 - 09.2021
Patrol K9 Officer
City Of Eden Police Department
11.2012 - 08.2021
Police Patrol Officer
City Of Eden Police Department
10.2010 - 09.2021
General Instructor Training
Guilford Technical Community College
Criminal Investigation Interview And Interrogation
North Carolina Justice Academy
Incident Response To Terroriost Bombings
New Mexico Tech
Basic Narcotics Investigations
North Carolina Justice Academy
Basic Reconnaissance Operators Course
NC National Guard Counter Drug Program
Advanced Law Enforcment Certificate
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
Narcotics Enforcement Officers Assoc
North Carolina Justice Academy
Specialized Explosives And Hazardous Materials Ins
North Carolina Justice Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Grantham University
First Line Supervision
Guilford Technical Community College
Field Training Officer
Guilford Technical Community College
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
Comprehensive Roadside Interdiction
CarSmart/HIDTA
Basic/Intermediate Hostage Negotiation
Guilford Technical Community College
Crisis Intervention
Rockingham Community College
Police Law Institute
North Carolina Justice Academy
K-9 Law
Smith & Rodgers/GTCC
School Resource Officer
North Carolina Justice Academy
Basic Law Enforcement Training
NC Criminal Justice Education & Training
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