Earnest Sasser
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Dynamic Law Enforcement Officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, skilled in crime reduction strategies and critical thinking. Proven track record in conducting thorough investigations and fostering community trust. Adept at de-escalation techniques and confident in legal testimony, enhancing public safety through effective resource management and collaboration.
Professional with strong background in law enforcement, adept at maintaining public safety and enforcing regulations. Skilled in crisis management, investigative procedures, and community engagement. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent achievement of operational goals. Highly reliable with strong problem-solving abilities and focus on delivering results.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Anne Arundel County Police Department
Brooklyn, MD
09.2006 - 09.2026
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, ensuring accurate documentation and evidence collection.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Trained junior officers in operational protocols and best practices for effective policing.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Developed strategies to improve response times and resource allocation during emergency situations.
Law Enforcement Investigator
Baltimore County Police Department
Woodlawn, MD
09.1985 - 09.2006
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities and incidents to gather evidence and witness statements.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enhance interdepartmental communication and information sharing.
- Analyzed crime patterns using data-driven approaches to identify trends and inform proactive measures.
- Led investigative teams in developing case strategies, ensuring adherence to legal protocols throughout processes.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigation findings for submission to prosecutors and courtroom presentations.
- Enhanced community relations by participating in outreach events and addressing public concerns about local crime issues.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies to standardize procedures and improve overall efficiency within the unit.
- Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining detailed records for easy retrieval.
- Utilized crime mapping software for strategic resource allocation during investigations, increasing overall success rates.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Collaborative policing initiatives
- Crime prevention
- Fact collection
- Critical thinking in investigations
- Clear and concise report drafting
- Observation techniques
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Criminal law
- Building professional relationships
- Evidence collection expertise
- Advanced interrogation methods
- Work delegation
- Staff management
- Court testimony
- Multi-agency partnership management
- Proficient in problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Detailed investigative analysis
Accomplishments
*Created the initial Code Red programs for Active Shooters within the school system.
*Created what is now known as Domestic Violence Coordinators in almost every police department within the State of Maryland.
*Managed the Hot Spot and C-Safe Program Teams and budgets involving five (5) various government agencies. The Governor's office used this Team as a model and I (MPTC certified Instructor) trained and had speaking engagements across the State of Maryland.
*Maintained as one of the highest producing officers in criminal and traffic arrests for the past 19 years with an outstanding reputation with the judges, defense attorneys and the State Attorney's Office.
Certification
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Certificate # 147585
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
Taser X26
Segway Patrol Program
Mental Health First Aid
Cyber Security Awareness Training
Pedestrian Safety and Enforcement
Basic Hazard Communication
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Anne Arundel County Police Department
09.2006 - 09.2026
Law Enforcement Investigator
Baltimore County Police Department
09.1985 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore County Police Department Awards
Amtrak Train Tragedy-Commendation Ribbon
Officer of the Month- Commendation Ribbons (4)
Police Officer of the year- Baltimore Sun Paper
Baltimore County Police Foundation- Commendation Ribbon
Purple Heart Award-Commendation Ribbon
Unit Citation Award-Commendation Ribbon
Community Policing Award-Commendation Ribbon
Joseph Palzinski Hostage Incident-Commendation Ribbon
Officer of the Year-Commendation Ribbon
Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention Award
Baltimore County Executive Citation
Manchester Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
Work Availability
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Anne Arundel County Police Department Awards
Officer of the Month (8 Awards)
Officer of the Quarter-Commendation Ribbon
Commendable Performances (23 Awards)
Complimentary Letters (10 Awards)
Community Service-Commendation Ribbons (2)
Unit Citation Award-Commendation Ribbon
Community Safety Task Force Award (2 Awards)
Police Community Relations Council, County Council and County Executive Citation Officer of the Year Award
Maryland Highway Safety Administration-Commendation Ribbon
Capital Gazette Newsroom Mass Shooting-Commendation Ribbon
maryland State Police Special Olympics- Commendation Award (2)
Baltimore City State of Emergency Riots-Commendation Award
Physical Fitness Readiness-Commendation Award
Command Staff Award for Fraud Investigations-Commendation Ribbon
Quote
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
Conrad Hilton