Denise Gathings
Chicago Police Officer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Community 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.
Police Officer with over 23 years of service enforcing rules and authority for the good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims, and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond the call of duty.
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and promoting positive community relations.
Chicago Police Officer 23 years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
Proven skills with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new positions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chicago Police Officer
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 04.2022
- Excellent written and oral skills, computer skills
- ability to de - escalate hostile situation quickly
- high stress tolerance while maintaining a clear focus to make difficult decisions.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rappor and become familiar presence in area.
- 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.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- excellent rappor and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Tactical Unit
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 08.2021
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Verified compliance with codes and documented findings.
- Produced comprehensive investigative reports and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
- Worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and company representatives to handle caseload.
- Collected sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
CAPS (Community Alternative Policing)
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Work with Community Stakeholders and area residents to effect change through the process of community engagement
- work with key stakeholders to revitalize areas which was once occupied by Narcotic Traffic
- work with the community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, INAssociate of Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
Professional Profile:
- Excellent written and computer skills
- Ability to de-escalate hostile situations quickly
- High-stress tolerance while maintaining a clear focus to make difficult decisions
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to supervise and manage others
- Excellent with Chicago Police Department Computer ( ie Clear Systems, I CAM, CHRIS, DATA Whare House, Caboodle, Microsoft Office Site
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- life Saving Award
- over 40 Accommodation Awards
- Awards of Honor
- Community Service Award
- Chicago Police Leadership Award
Timeline
Chicago Police Officer
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 04.2022
Tactical Unit
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 08.2021
CAPS (Community Alternative Policing)
City Of Chicago
08.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Associate of Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago