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Douglas A. DeBord

Circleville,OH

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with nearly 32 years of experience, including leadership roles at the Columbus Airport Police Department. Proven expertise in criminal investigation and evidence collection, complemented by strong team supervision and effective communication skills. Successfully managed budgets and enhanced public safety initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and community trust.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Columbus Airport Police Department
Columbus, Ohio
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for handling calls for service at John Glenn International Airport.
  • I have been asked to take an 'Officer in Charge' position as needed.
  • I continue to use all training and experience I have obtained over almost 32 years.

Deputy Sheriff

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office
Circleville, Ohio
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Worked as a patrol officer.
  • I was selected to start as a Detective just prior to leaving.
  • Currently hold an Auxilary Commision.

Public Safety Director

City of Circleville
Circleville, Ohio
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for supervising the Chief of Police and Chief of Fire.
  • I manage the budget and expenditures for the City of Circleville related to the safety department manage the budget and expenditures for the City of Circleville related to the safety department.
  • I assist the Mayor or Circleville in multiple duties as needed and can explain all related duties if needed.

Charitable Law Major Case Investigator

Ohio Attorney General
Columbus, Ohio
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Investigates complaints of administrative and criminal violations committed by Fraternal Organizations, 501C(3) Organizations, and online gambling situations.
  • Assists law enforcement agencies as needed in charitable law situations.
  • Gather and present evidence to local prosecutor’s for indictment.

Investigator/Correctional Warden Assistant

Ross Correctional Institution
Chillicothe, OH
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for conducting investigations for administrative rules and violations committed by employees and inmates.
  • Made recommendations to terminate or exonerate employees and complete all HR paperwork.
  • Conducted investigation at other institutions at the request of the Chief Inspectors Office at ODRC Headquarters.
  • Assisted the Highway Patrol in criminal investigations within the prison.
  • Processed and documented evidence that was recovered from inmates everyday.
  • Responsible for watching video cameras, live and recorded, in an attempt to view wrongdoing by employees, inmates, and visitors.

Lieutenant - Post Commander

Ohio State Highway Patrol
General Headquarters & Lucasville, OH
03.2001 - 01.2019
  • 2014 - 2016 supervised 250 employees state wide in the Commercial Vehicle Standards section, School Bus section, and Salvage Facilities from General Headquarters.
  • 2016 - 2019 supervised 25 employees and handled day to day operations of the Portsmouth Highway Patrol Post.
  • I held the position of Sergeant for 7 years at various locations, including the position of 'Spokesman' for the Division out of General Headquarters.
  • I was a trooper for 6 years prior to being promoted to Sergeant.

Police Officer

City of Columbus - Division of Police
Columbus, OH
09.1993 - 03.2001
  • Worked positions as a road patrol officer, bicycle patrol, walking crew, and detective in the Fraud and Forgery Unit.

Education

High School -

Zane Trace High School
Chillicothe, OH
01.1989

Criminal Justice -

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Criminal Justice -

Ohio University - Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH

Skills

  • Criminal investigation
  • Evidence collection
  • Incident response
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Public safety
  • Budget management
  • Team supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Schedule setting

Accomplishments

  • Post Trooper of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2006.
  • District Trooper of the Year: 2004 and 2006.

Timeline

Police Officer

Columbus Airport Police Department
01.2024 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office
10.2023 - 12.2023

Public Safety Director

City of Circleville
07.2022 - 10.2023

Charitable Law Major Case Investigator

Ohio Attorney General
01.2021 - 07.2022

Investigator/Correctional Warden Assistant

Ross Correctional Institution
01.2019 - 01.2021

Lieutenant - Post Commander

Ohio State Highway Patrol
03.2001 - 01.2019

Police Officer

City of Columbus - Division of Police
09.1993 - 03.2001

High School -

Zane Trace High School

Criminal Justice -

Ohio State University

Criminal Justice -

Ohio University - Chillicothe

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