Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Donald Yates

Beaver,PA

Summary

Police Corporal with expertise in investigation techniques and community policing, enhancing public safety through emergency response and conflict resolution. Successfully built trust with students and staff as SRO, ensuring a secure learning environment and educating on safety protocols. Committed to fostering strong community relationships.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Corporal/ SRO

Brighton Township
Beaver, PA
04.1996 - Current
  • Conducted investigations into sexual assault incidents involving juveniles and adults.
  • From 2023, acting as SRO at Dutch Ridge Elementary School, covering grades 3 through 6.
  • Oversee safety protocols for school building.
  • Educate students on safety protocols.
  • Coordinate safety briefings with school administration.
  • Connect with students and teachers each school day to cultivate and develop trust.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and investigations for further analysis.
  • Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations to determine appropriate actions.
  • Enforced local laws to enhance public safety and maintain community order.
  • Monitored neighborhoods with a visible presence to deter criminal activity.
  • Collaborated with community members to address safety concerns and build trust.
  • Assisted in gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for ongoing investigations.
  • Reviewed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants and citations.

Assistant High School Football Coach

Beaver Area School District
Beaver, PA
07.2005 - Current
  • Assisted head coach in developing practice schedules and game strategies.
  • Coordinated drills to enhance players' skills and teamwork.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to student-athletes during training sessions.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement in performance.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning new skills while also having fun playing football.

Education

Special Education

PennWest California
California, PA

Municipal Police Officers' Education And Training

Police Academy
Community College Of Beaver County

Skills

  • Investigation techniques
  • Safety protocols
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response
  • Community policing
  • Case management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Public speaking
  • Safety training
  • Trust building

Certification

  • Investigating and Prosecuting a Sexual Assault Case
  • Prostitution and Human Trafficking: Connection to Addiction and Recovery
  • Beaver County Crimes Against Children Task Force
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigator in Applied Forensic Sciences

Accomplishments

2003 Beaver County Child Abuse Investigation Police Memorial Award

2015 Beaver County Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Police Memorial Award

Timeline

Assistant High School Football Coach

Beaver Area School District
07.2005 - Current

Police Corporal/ SRO

Brighton Township
04.1996 - Current

Special Education

PennWest California

Municipal Police Officers' Education And Training

Police Academy