DENNIS P. BUSH
Davenport,FL
Summary
Police Officer with over 26 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all member of the community. I worked in a unique and challenging environment at Binghamton University. Binghamton University has an incredibly diverse community of high achieving students from all over the world. Binghamton University is in the top 10% for the number of international students. While there, I worked patrol for several years before being promoted to Investigator. While on patrol I worked all shifts, conducting routine patrol with the usual emergency responses, building checks, and service calls. Binghamton University regularly hosts large social events, plays, performances, and athletic camps. These may require additional security inside or outside the event, additional traffic control, or event planning. We routinely had visits from representatives, senators, the Governor, and even the President. As an Investigator I routinely dealt with people at every level of the community, from student, to dean, to the top Vice Presidents and President of the university. I attended meetings with members from across the community, from the Dean of Students Office, Residential Life, International Students Office, the University Counseling Center, and others. Topics could include but are not limited to, security, special events, education, and students of concern. I conducted investigations into all different types of crime with the requisite report writing, evidence collection, interviews and follow up with the District Attorney's Office. At this level I also had frequent and routine opportunities to meet, work, and train with officers, investigators, chiefs, and agents from every level of law enforcement. I have worked with or assisted officers from, Treasury, Secret Service, Ice, Homeland Security, Marshals, FBI, Customs and Border Patrol, New York State Police, and many others.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/Investigator
N.Y. State University Police @ Binghamton Univ.
Vestal, NY
05.2000 - 05.2022
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury traffic accidents.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Member of Confined Space Rescue Team
- Field Intelligence Officer
- Hazardous Materials Technician
Corrections Officer
Broome County Sheriff’s Office
Binghamton, NY
12.1995 - 05.2000
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Patrolled facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of inmates in maximum security.
- Member of Sheriff's Emergency Response Team
- Member of Corrections Investigation Team
- Worked as Housing Officer in Special Housing (disciplinary/ad. seg.), Medical Unit, Juvenile Unit, Female Unit, and General Population
- Worked as Visitation Officer
- Worked as "Rover", assisting with staff breaks, escorts, emergency response
- Assisted with transport to courts, appointments, transfers, etc.
- Provided security for in custody patients at hospital
Combat Engineer/Drill Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserves
Binghamton, NY
01.1990 - 03.1993
- 3rd Brigade, 98th Division (Training)
- Received all necessary training to attain additional Military Occupational Specialty of Combat Engineer (12B) and Drill Sergeant.
- Primary position of Drill Sergeant consisted of training to maintain a high level of proficiency and knowledge of basic and job specific skills and the ability to impart that knowledge and experience to basic recruits in the U.S. Army. In addition, the ability to supervise, counsel, and ensure the safety and well being of the trainees.
- Achieved the rank of Sergeant (E-5)
- Honorable Discharge
Bridge Specialist
US Army
Furth, Germany
08.1986 - 08.1989
- Echo Company, 16th Engineer Battalion (COMBAT), 1st Armored Division
- Primary duties consisted of the transport, placement, and completion of Ribbon Bridge throughout West Germany.
- Additional duties included: vehicle driver, computer operator, supply clerk, mail clerk, Demolition Squad (Sapper Squad), Advance Party, and Nuclear/Biological/ Chemical Team.
- SECRET Security Clearance
- Achieved the rank of Specialist (E-4)
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Science
Binghamton University
Vestal, NY12.1995
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.1991
Skills
- First Aid
- Protecting People and Property
- Summons and Subpoena Serving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Service-Orientation
- Criminal Investigations
- Dispatch Communication
- Time Management
- Maintaining Order
- Accident Investigations
- Problem Solving
- Community Relations
- Emergency Response
- Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
- Critical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
- Crime Scene Photographs
- Traffic and Motorist Monitoring
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Issuing Citations
- Foot Patrolling
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Property Confiscating
- Background Investigations
- Investigative Reports
- Municipal Codes
- Crime Scene Processing
- Decision Making
- Crowd Control
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Information Verification
- Public Service
- Prisoner Transport
- Individual Surveillance
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Interrogation Techniques
- Search and Rescue
- Police Patrol Operations
- Directing Traffic
- Evidence Preservation
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Public Relations
- Armorer - Glock and Remington 870
Certification
- Municipal Police Training Council - Police Basic Training
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- National Safety Council - First Responder
- Saint Xavier University - Patrol Police Mediation
- Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates- Field Interviewing
- Municipal Police Training Council - Radar Operator Course
- Municipal Police Training Council - DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
- Law Enforcement Training & Techniques Inc. - Surviving High Risk Patrol Instructor Certification Seminar
- State of New York State Fire - Weapons of Mass Destruction: Awareness
- Municipal Police Training Council - Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course
- Emergency Management Institute FEMA - IS05.A,IS15,IS100LE,IS139,IS200,IS230,ISIS235,IS241,IS244,IS700,IS800
- Municipal Police Training Council - General Topics Instructor
- Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy - Instructor Development Course
- Division of Criminal Justice Services - Patrol Rifle Course
- Division of criminal Justice Services - Law Enforcement Legal Issues Update Seminar
- Magloclen - Street Gangs
- State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control - Hazardous Materials technician Basic
- State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control - Basic Wildland Search Skills Course
- State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control - Confined Space Rescue - Technician Level
- Glock Professional - Armorers Course
- Remington - 870 Armorer
- National Domestic Preparedness Coalition - Homeland Security Task Force Member
- Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training - Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault Investigations
- State of New York Municipal Training Council - Basic Criminal Investigations Course
- New Mexico Tech, Energetic Materials and Testing Center - Incident Response to Terroristic Bombings
- Harvey, Ward & Associates, Inc.- Background Investigation for Police Applicants
- New York State Commission of Correction - Basic Training/ Direct Supervision for Line Staff/Chemical Agents Aerosol
- Chenango County Sheriff's Office - Peace Officer
- Municipal Police Training Council - Firearms & Deadly Force Training (Long Firearms Course)
- Broome County Law Enforcement Academy - Expandable Baton
- Broome County Law Enforcement Academy - 80 Hour Correction Investigator Course
- Binghamton University Police - Taser
Awards
New York State University Police -
Professional Service Award
Excellent Service Award
Meritorious Service Award
Certificate of Honor
Shining Star - Certificate of Heroism
U.S. Army -
Good Conduct Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Scroll of Appreciation
Drill Sergeant Badge
Timeline
Police Officer/Investigator
N.Y. State University Police @ Binghamton Univ.
05.2000 - 05.2022
Corrections Officer
Broome County Sheriff’s Office
12.1995 - 05.2000
Combat Engineer/Drill Sergeant
U.S. Army Reserves
01.1990 - 03.1993
Bridge Specialist
US Army
08.1986 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Science
Binghamton University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Broome Community College