Dennis Miller
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. Observant law enforcement officer committed to serving and protecting others. Focused professional with history of using sound judgment in intense situations. Experienced in monitoring community activity to prevent dangerous and criminal activities. Seasoned Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage 27 years of total law enforcement experience, including 3 years of property crime investigation and 3 years of auto theft investigation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Corporal
Lake Charles Police Department
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when warranted, ensuring officer safety while respecting individual rights.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Managed crowd control during special events or large gatherings within the community setting.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted patrols on Motorcycles and worked traffic crashed as well as assisted in fatality investigation
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations and demonstrated flexibility in the face of unexpected challenges during patrols.
- Reduced crime rates with consistent enforcement of laws and ordinances during patrols.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified problem areas within the community through data analysis of crime patterns, developing strategies to address these issues proactively.
Detective Sergeant
Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office
07.2004 - 03.2013
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Developed detailed reports on case progress for submission to command staff members and other stakeholders, contributing to informed decision making.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Negotiated with informants and undercover operatives to obtain crucial information, leading to breakthroughs in high-priority investigations.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
Sulphur, LA05.1989
Skills
- Surveillance
- Crime investigation
- Municipal Codes
- Field Training Officer
- Public disturbance investigation
- Foot Patrolling
Timeline
Patrol Corporal
Lake Charles Police Department
08.2016 - Current
Detective Sergeant
Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office
07.2004 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Parkview High School
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