Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Committees
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Dylan Bradley

Andersonville,TN

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional prepared for leadership roles in public safety. Extensive background in team management, crisis response, and operational oversight. Reliable and adaptable, known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Expert in conflict resolution and community engagement. Leader and mentor of younger officers within the department

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sergeant (CERT TEAM)

Knoxville Police Department
03.2024 - Current

· Leading and mentoring officers in the department.

· Provide guidance, motivation, and support to ensure effectiveness.

· Supervising staff while managing operations, handling personnel matters, conducting training and ensuring compliance with policy and law.

Sergeant West Patrol (Mid-watch)

Knoxville Police Department
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Leading and mentoring officers in the department.
  • Provide guidance, motivation, and support to ensure effectiveness.
  • Supervising staff while managing operations, handling personnel matters, conducting training and ensuring compliance with policy and law.

Interdiction Officer

Knoxville Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Identifying and intercepting criminal activity within the city of Knoxville.
  • Conducting large scale narcotics investigations.
  • Making notable seizure of narcotics and identifying drug trafficking organizations.

Patrol Officer

Knoxville Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Protect and serve the citizens of Knoxville by maintaining a professional image, upholding the law, maintaining a strong work ethic and building rapport in the community
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and community order.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.

Education

Bachelors’ degree - Criminal Justice

Bethel University

Basic Law Enforcement Academy -

Knoxville Police Department Training Academy
02-2017

Instructor Development -

Knoxville Police Department
01.2019

Basic Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SOS) -

Knoxville Police Department
01.2019

FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) -

FBI Leadership Institute
08-2025

FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute (CLI) -

FBI Leadership Institute
09-2025

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Patrol supervision
  • Criminal investigation
  • Drug interdiction
  • Community policing

Certification

  • Basic Instructor Development
  • FTO
  • SOS
  • Def Tech Less Lethal Instructor
  • DT Instructor
  • Firearms Instructor (In progress)

Committees

  • Employees Advisory Committee (EAC)
  • Use of Force Committee
  • Pursuit Committee
  • Staffing Analysis Committee

Timeline

Sergeant (CERT TEAM)

Knoxville Police Department
03.2024 - Current

Sergeant West Patrol (Mid-watch)

Knoxville Police Department
09.2023 - 03.2024

Interdiction Officer

Knoxville Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023

Patrol Officer

Knoxville Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelors’ degree - Criminal Justice

Bethel University

Basic Law Enforcement Academy -

Knoxville Police Department Training Academy

Instructor Development -

Knoxville Police Department

Basic Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SOS) -

Knoxville Police Department

FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) -

FBI Leadership Institute

FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute (CLI) -

FBI Leadership Institute