David Winchester
Bucksport
Summary
Deputy Police Chief experienced in community safety and engagement. Enhanced public safety initiatives through effective teamwork and detailed support. Managed multiple tasks in fast-paced environments, optimizing processes and addressing issues to support team objectives.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Police Chief
Town of Bucksport
Bucksport, Maine
02.2000 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Reserve Patrol Officer
Town of Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, ME
1999 - 2000
- Conducted regular foot-patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns.
- Assisted individuals during emergency calls, ensuring timely support.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance public safety initiatives and community engagement.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, maintaining accuracy and thoroughness in documentation.
Security Supervisor
Vescom Security
Hampden, ME
1999 - 1999
- Conducted regular inspections of college premises to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
- Responded to incidents promptly, documenting events for review and resolution.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Technology
University of Maine, Augusta
Bangor, ME05-1999
High School Diploma -
Bucksport High School
Bucksport, ME06-1995
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Organization and time management
- budget experience
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Grant writing
Accomplishments
2000-2001 - Reserve Patrol Officer
2001-2006 - Full-Time Patrol Officer
2006-2009 - Field Training Officer/Patrol Officer
2009-2019 - Sergeant/Detective
2019 - Current - Deputy Police Chief
Certification
- Maine Criminal Justice Academy Graduate - 2001 Member of the 1st Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.
- Drug Law Enforcement School for Patrol Officers - 2003. Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA)
- Certified Police Training Officer - 2006. Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA)
- Field Force Command & Planning- 2015. Anniston, Alabama
- FBI LEEDA Trilogy Award - 2019. Completion of Supervisor Leadership, Executive Leadership and Command Leadership.
- 2009 Service Award - Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
- 2017 Maine Chiefs Award for Valor
Timeline
Deputy Police Chief
Town of Bucksport
02.2000 - Current
Reserve Patrol Officer
Town of Bar Harbor
1999 - 2000
Security Supervisor
Vescom Security
1999 - 1999
Associate of Science - Criminal Technology
University of Maine, Augusta
High School Diploma -
Bucksport High School
Training & Certifications
2001- Maine Criminal Justice Academy 1st Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduate.
2003 - Drug Law Enforcement School for Patrol Officers Certification
2006 - Maine Criminal Justice Patrol Training Officer Certification.
2010- Leadership and Development Training
2010 - Stop Stick Train the Trainer Certification
2011- Law Enforcement Civil Rights Officer Certification
2012- Drug School Certification
2014- Uniform Crime Reporting Officer Certification
2014- SAFE Pediatric Case Review - Sexual Assault training
2015- Advanced Sexual Assault Investigations
2015- Law Enforcement First Responder Tactical Casualty Course
2015- Public Access and Public Records Training
2016- Supervisor Leadership Institute (FBI LEEDA) for Law Enforcement Executives
2017- Active Shooter - Level 1. Texas State University
2018- Executive Leadership Institute - FBI LEEA
2019- Command Leadership Institute - FBI LEEDA
2020- Valor Executive Leadership Training
2021 - Dirigo Safety Supervisor Leadership
2021- New Chiefs and Sheriff Seminar
2021- Active Assailant in Schools (Planning, Preparation, Mitigation and Resiliency)
2023 - Executive Leadership - Maine Chiefs Association
2024- Personnel Development for Public Safety Leaders (Maine Chiefs Association)
2024-Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response
2026- Building a Culture of Character - Maine Chiefs Leadership Training