Dayna McCoy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07.2020
BBA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
DeVry University
Chicago06.2016
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Courtroom Testimony
- Civil laws
- Community Engagement
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Traffic direction
- Traffic Laws
- Police reports
- Crime scene preservation
- Report Writing
- Emergency Management
- Defensive tactics training
- Community Relations
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- Conflict de-escalation
- Crime prevention training
- Criminal Law
- Tactical Driving
- Patience and Empathy
- Public Service
- Task Prioritization
- Police Patrol Operations
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Municipal Codes
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
07.2022 - Current
BBA - Business Management
Georgia State University
BBA - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
DeVry University