Donald Sawyer
Oakland,CA
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. Police Officer with over 25 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and completing thorough and detailed reports. Involved in investigations ranging from Criminal, Traffic, and Internal over my 25-year career. Spent 14 years as an Academy Instructor teaching First Aid and CPR. Also, I am an instructor for the 40 -hour Field Training Officer Course and the 24-hour Field Training Officer Recertification Course.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Oakland Police Department
03.1999 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician And General Education
Rancho Santiago College
Santa AnaSkills
- Report Writing
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Management
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Officer Training
- Police reports
- Court Testimony
- Interrogation Techniques
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid
- Case report writing
- Investigative Reports
- Accident Investigations
- Witness interviewing
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Field Training Officer - 2006- Present
- First Aid and CPR Instructor- 2002-2015
- Senior Field Training Officer (Field training Unit)- 2013-2018, 2023- Present
- Internal Investigations- 2008- 2010
- ACIC Certified Academy Instructor- Police Officer Standards and Training- 2001- present.
Timeline
Police Officer
Oakland Police Department
03.1999 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technician And General Education
Rancho Santiago College
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