Devonte Savage
Summary
Reliable Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety, and decreasing crime rates. Brings many years of street-level policing to protecting citizens. Dedicated to maintaining public safety through proactive community engagement. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skill. Quick-thinking skilled in assessing and maing critical decisions under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Meriden Police Department
Meriden , CT
04.2021 - Current
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- School Resource Office at Edison Middle School
Police Officer
Hartford Police Department
Hartford, CT
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Purchasing Agent/Sales Agent
Logo Sportswear
Wallingford, CT
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Prepared periodic reports detailing purchase activity as requested by management.
- Analyzed purchase requisitions, determined appropriate vendors, negotiated contracts, and tracked orders.
- Monitored inventory
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and delivery receipts and products received from vendors.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases including item descriptions, quantities ordered and received.
- Worked closely with accounting department to resolve any billing issues with vendors.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and payment terms.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
Education
Police Academy
11-2018
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
WaterburyCriminal Justice
Naugatuck Community College
Naugatuck, CTSkills
- Community Relations
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Law Enforcement
- Tactical policing
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Physical Fitness
- Community Engagement
- Youth guidance
- Relationship building and management with youth
Timeline
Police Officer
Meriden Police Department
04.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Hartford Police Department
11.2018 - 04.2021
Purchasing Agent/Sales Agent
Logo Sportswear
03.2014 - 02.2017
Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart High School
Criminal Justice
Naugatuck Community College