Diedrik Hellenbrand
Reedsburg,WI
Summary
A police professional committed to serving and protecting the community by using sound judgment to make decisions in difficult and intense situations. Experienced in handling many different types of service calls ethically and professionally. Enjoys meeting the challenges that come with police work in both urban and higher education environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Wisconsin Dells Police Department
Wisconsin Dells, WI
09.2025 - Current
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Police Officer
Bayside Police Department
Bayside, WI
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Police Sergeant
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervise patrol officers, investigators, administrative staff, and law enforcement dispatchers.
- Firearms, Tactical Response, Procedural Justice and De-Escalation and Conflict Management Instructor.
- Monitored compliance with department policies and local regulations during field operations.
- Coordinated daily briefings to align team objectives and enhance operational effectiveness.
Police Lieutenant (Interim)
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervise patrol sergeants, patrol officers, and law enforcement dispatchers.
- Conduct administrative tasks such as payroll, scheduling, discipline, and planning.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
Police Sergeant
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervise patrol officers, investigators, administrative staff, and law enforcement dispatchers.
- Firearms, Tactical Response, Procedural Justice and De-Escalation and Conflict Management Instructor.
- Monitored compliance with department policies and local regulations during field operations.
- Coordinated daily briefings to align team objectives and enhance operational effectiveness.
Police Officer
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
Police Officer (LTE)
Wisconsin Dells Police Department
Wisconsin Dells, WI
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
Education
Police Academy - Law Enforcement Academy
Madison Area Technical College
Madison08-2015
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- CLEAR
- WCAN
- RAVE
- Cerberus
- Evidencecom / AXON
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Traffic laws
- Crime scene processing
- Interrogation techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Arrest and detention
- CPR/First aid certified
ADVANCED TRAINING
- Incident Command (FEMA)
- Time Basic and Time Advanced
- Police Training Officer (PTO)
- WI DOJ Tactical Response – Instructor
- WI DOJ Handgun and Rifle – Instructor
- Clery Act, FERPA & Title IX – Trained
- Executive Order 54 – Trained
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing – Certified
- Sirchie Fingerprint Laboratories – Nark II Drug Identification
- International Police Mountain Bike Association – Certified Bicycle Officer
- CPR & AED – Certified
- Taser 7 – Certified
- Reid Interview and Interrogation – Certificate
- LIDAR Operator - Certified
- Crisis Intervention Team – Certified
- De-Escalation and Conflict Management Training
- WI DOJ First Line Supervisor– Certificate
- Sexual Assault Interviewing and Best Practices - Certificate
- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training –Certificate
- Leadership In Police Organizations - Certificate
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- I am experienced in conducting criminal investigations, which included enforcing state laws, obtaining search warrants/subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, and briefing prosecutors.
- I have experience in investigating and making arrests for a large variety of different crimes.
- I am experienced in collecting evidence, processing crime scenes, writing and approving police reports, and functioning in high-stress situations.
- I have completed extensive training and professional development in many different law enforcement related topics.
INSTRUCTORSHIPS
- Handgun & Rifle Instructor - WI Law Enforcement Standards Board
- Tactical Response Instructor - WI Law Enforcement Standards
- General Law Enforcement Instructor - WI Law Enforcement Standards
- Procedural Justice - Milwaukee Police Department
AWARDS
Leadership Award - UW-Milwaukee Police 2021
Academic Award - UW-Platteville 2013 LAE Valedictorian
Timeline
Police Officer
Wisconsin Dells Police Department
09.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Bayside Police Department
04.2025 - 09.2025
Police Sergeant
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
07.2024 - 04.2025
Police Lieutenant (Interim)
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
12.2023 - 07.2024
Police Sergeant
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
03.2021 - 12.2023
Police Officer
UW-Milwaukee Police Department
12.2016 - 03.2021
Police Officer (LTE)
Wisconsin Dells Police Department
01.2016 - 12.2016
Police Academy - Law Enforcement Academy
Madison Area Technical College
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - Platteville