Dion Dodson
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Training Supervisor with extensive experience in law enforcement instruction and personnel development. Known for strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse audiences, driving impactful training initiatives to enhance officer readiness and community safety.
Dynamic law enforcement professional with proven skills in training administration, public speaking, and performance evaluation.
Results-driven leader with a background in training administration and performance evaluation. Skilled in enforcing laws and ensuring safety through effective training and supervision, ready to leverage expertise to support organizational excellence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
ULPD
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky
08.2013 - Current
- Patrol all areas of University of Louisville Property including Belknap, HSC, and Shelbyhurst campuses.
- Respond to calls for service through ULPD dispatch.
- Enforce all the laws of Kentucky including penal code and traffic statutes.
- Reported safety hazards to appropriate departments, enhancing campus safety and minimizing liability through proactive accident prevention.
- Conducted foot patrols across all university-owned buildings and affiliated properties, ensuring high visibility and fostering a sense of security among staff and students.
- Delivered presentations during new student orientation and community gatherings, promoting safety awareness and fostering a culture of vigilance on campus.
- Served as Acting Supervisor during military, sick, or vacation absences of the primary supervisor.
Investigative Sergeant
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville, Ky
03.2006 - 08.2013
- Investigated civilian and departmental complaints against police officers, ensuring accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
- Tracked and reported on investigations to Chief's office and legal counsel, facilitating informed decision-making and legal compliance.
Training Supervisor
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville, Ky
01.2003 - 03.2006
- Supervisor over the skills section of training for all officers of LMPD primarily in an administrative role of scheduling all officers for training in the skills areas (firearms, defensive tactics, vehicle operations, CPR, yearly in-services) as required by Kentucky statutes and the rules of the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council.
- Maintained comprehensive training records for all officers across skills areas, ensuring compliance with training requirements.
- Completed administrative paperwork required whenever officers had to travel to outside sources for training including requests for travel expenses and reconciliation of expenses upon their return.
- Completed paperwork required when any officer was injured while participating in skills training and tracked the paperwork through the workers comp system to assist the officers in any claims.
- Completed paperwork required to recommend officers for remedial training whenever necessary.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to evaluate and schedule training on new or updated equipment, enhancing department capabilities through informed purchasing decisions.
- Participated in the budgeting process and breakdown of costs for completing the high liability areas of skills training.
Supervisor of Basic Training
Jefferson County Police Department
Louisville, Ky
05.1999 - 01.2003
- Primarily an administrative role with the following responsibilities:
- Administered the recruitment and retention of applicants to the department to include tracking applicants through the POPS process. This involved intensive scheduling and communications with applicants as they completed the pre-certification requirements.
- Certified a 20-week basic training program for new recruits previously conducted by the Department of Criminal Justice Training and developed a curriculum to meet all requirements of DOCJT.
- Completed documentation on all recruits through their basic training to aid in the decisions of continuing recruits in training or to terminate recruits with sub-par performance.
- Maintained a schedule for in-service training and skills updates for approximately 400 officers.
- Budgeted for training expenses, equipment, and supplies for the training unit.
- Requisitioned all equipment for issue to recruits as well as veteran officers.
- Reconciled expenditures with the yearly budget to maintain a balance and ensure proper funding.
SWAT Officer and Sergeant
Jefferson County Police Department
Louisville, Ky
07.1990 - 07.2002
- Supported patrol operations by serving in auxiliary role alongside full-time duties.
- Responded to call-outs in high risk situations requiring officers trained and equipped with weapons and other equipment not readily available to all patrol officers.
- Oversaw administrative tasks such as maintaining equipment assignments, budgeting for equipment and travel expenses, and tracking inventory of the SWAT truck, while reporting specialty munitions usage to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Scheduled training sessions and developed content.
Patrol Sergeant
Jefferson County Police Department
Louisville, Ky
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Ensure proper staffing levels for street coverage and special events.
- Complete performance appraisals for subordinate officers.
- Monitor officers' court attendance and results of court appearances.
- Complete paperwork as needed pertaining to use of force, complaints, injuries to officers or civilians, pursuits, and critical incidents.
- Schedule officers for training or other special assignments.
Police Officer
Jefferson County Police Department
Louisville, Ky
01.1989 - 08.1997
- High visibility patrol in marked police unit.
- Respond to calls for service as dispatched.
- Observe for and act on violations of Kentucky laws as outlined by the penal code and traffic statutes.
- Complete reports for criminal offenses, civil interactions, and traffic collisions.
- Executed various tasks assigned by superior officers within the department.
Police Officer
City of Owensboro
Owensboro , Ky
07.1985 - 01.1989
- Conducted high visibility patrols in marked vehicle to enhance community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Respond to calls for service as dispatched.
- Observe for and respond to violations of Kentucky statutes and traffic violations.
- Completed detailed reports on criminal activity, civil interactions, and traffic collisions to support investigations and improve public safety.
- Other duties as assigned by superior officers.
- Developed and presented public service announcements on dangers of driving under the influence at local high schools and colleges to raise awareness and educate the community.
Facilities Foreman
City of Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown, Ky.
08.1983 - 07.1985
- Administrative position at Elizabethtown Community Center.
- Supervised office assistants, maintenance workers, and laborers.
- Scheduled rental of facilities to outside persons for events.
- Tracked cash flow from events and fees for facility usage.
- Completed daily bank deposits.
- Aided city employees in budgeting for facilities and maintaining furnishings and equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Accounting
Elizabethtown Community College
Elizabethtown, Ky.Skills
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Performance evaluation
- Training administration
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
Timeline
ULPD
University of Louisville
08.2013 - Current
Investigative Sergeant
Louisville Metro Police Department
03.2006 - 08.2013
Training Supervisor
Louisville Metro Police Department
01.2003 - 03.2006
Supervisor of Basic Training
Jefferson County Police Department
05.1999 - 01.2003
Patrol Sergeant
Jefferson County Police Department
08.1996 - 05.1999
SWAT Officer and Sergeant
Jefferson County Police Department
07.1990 - 07.2002
Police Officer
Jefferson County Police Department
01.1989 - 08.1997
Police Officer
City of Owensboro
07.1985 - 01.1989
Facilities Foreman
City of Elizabethtown
08.1983 - 07.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Accounting
Elizabethtown Community College