Ebony Curl #1949
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Police Sergeant with extensive experience at the City of Chicago, adept at team management and policy enforcement. Proven track record in implementing de-escalation strategies, enhancing community trust, and facilitating officer evaluations. Committed to fostering a safe environment through effective supervision and innovative problem-solving in high-crime areas.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
City of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
- Enforces and utilize impartial policing strategies, principles, and best practices to promote fairness, eliminate bias, and build community trust.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of several officers.
- Obserserves the performance of subordinate officers to identify both strengths and areas of improvement and provides feedback to officers.
- When neccesary enforce and utilizes de-escalation strategies and skills to avoid, mitigate, or minimize force during community police encounters.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
Field Training Officer
City of Chicago
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Make recommendations concerning the qualifications of PPO's (probationary police officers) including deficiencies which may prohibit PPO from being qualified for the position of Police Officer.
- Function as a trainer and conduct training as prescribed by the Education and Training Division in conjuction with the Bureau of Patrol Directives.
- Perform Patrol related duties when required.
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)
City of Chicago
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Interacted with the community and other City agencies to identify and solve neighborhood crime problems.
- Planned and conducted interesting and challenging activities for Youth Explorers, to include but not limited to field trips.
- Participated in emergency service exercises, sports competitions, social functions, and community betterment projects.
- Worked with the Detective Division to facilitate Peer Jury which is an alternative to court for first time juvenile offenders of non serious offenses.
Patrolmen
City of Chicago
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Patroled a high crime rate section of the City of Chicago by responding to dispatch calls to enforce laws and ensure public safety.
- Investigating criminal activity, traffic patrol and citations documenting complete and accurate reporting of all incidents.
Education
Psychology
Governor State University
12-2006
Skills
- Team management
- Patrol supervision
- Facilitating Officers Evaluations
- Policy enforcement
- De-escalation, Response to Resistance and Use of Force Training
Awards
- Life Saving (2020)
- Crime Reduction (2020)
- Unit Meritorious Performance (2019)
- 3 Department Commendations
- 20 Honorable Mentions
- 3 Complementary Letters
- NATO Summit Service Award (2013)
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City of Chicago
12.2022 - Current
Field Training Officer
City of Chicago
03.2018 - 12.2022
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS)
City of Chicago
01.2017 - 04.2018
Patrolmen
City of Chicago
04.2010 - 12.2017
Psychology
Governor State University
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