Dawn Kent
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience at the City of Buffalo Police Department. Proven track record in strategic organizational leadership and crisis management, successfully implementing data-driven practices and enhancing community relations. Adept at conflict resolution and analytical decision-making, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Police Commissioner
City Of Buffalo Police Department
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices for continuous improvement across the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to guide the organization towards its long-term goals.
- Performed management oversight for employment, administrative functions, special projects, logistics and safety.
- Oversaw labor relations, grievance arbitration and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Directed discipline investigations, made recommendations, imposed discipline and participated in discipline arbitration.
- Led the implementation of training programs for police officers and civilians.
- Created and updated policies and procedures to coincide with accreditation standards and improve overall operations.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their professional development and promote career growth opportunities within the organization.
Chief of Detectives
City Of Buffalo Police Department
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed complex high-profile investigations, coordinating resources and personnel for optimal results.
- Strengthened interdepartmental collaboration, fostering efficient information-sharing between units.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures throughout all stages of investigations, maintaining admissible evidence for court proceedings.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Police Chief - B District
City Of Buffalo Police Department
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and management of a patrol district.
- Monitored criminal activity in the district and deployed police personnel as necessary.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with community stakeholders to strengthen police/community relations.
- Implemented new initiatives to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated response to addressing community issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NYBachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Strategic organizational leadership
- Collaborative partnership building
- Crisis management
- Strong personal drive
- Responsive to new challenges
- Analytical decision-making
- Commitment to professional standards
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Conflict resolution expertise
- Social media management
Certification
- Police Executive Training, NYS Association of Chiefs of Police - 2023
- Basic Incident Command System For Initial Response ICS-200, Emergency Management Institute - June 2023
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-700, Emergency Management Institute - November 2005
- National Response Framework IS-800.D, Emergency Management Institute - June 2023
- Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions IS-2200, Emergency Management Institute - November 2023
- Three Ways to Strengthen Your Agency's Mental Health Support Network, Lexipol - March 2023
- Aligning Policy and Practice: How to Reduce Risk, Increase Morale and Improve Performance, Lexipol - February 2024
Timeline
Deputy Police Commissioner
City Of Buffalo Police Department
10.2022 - 01.2025
Chief of Detectives
City Of Buffalo Police Department
09.2021 - 10.2022
Police Chief - B District
City Of Buffalo Police Department
09.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
State University of New York At Buffalo
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