Edward Tolliver Jr
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Law Enforcement Officer with the capability to enforce rules and regulations. Committed to serving as an active law enforcement officer on assigned job duty. Adept at dealing with law related issues such as drugs, traffic issues, trespassing, fighting, thefts, and other criminal activities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Hammond Indiana School Corp.
Hammond , IN
04.2023 - Current
- Provide security for schools in the Hammond School District.
- Mediate conflicts between students and teachers.
Police Officer (Special Police)
City Of Gary
Gary, IN
03.2003 - Current
- Supervisor over Mayor of Gary security detail (1-2020-12/2023)
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, radar guns., to complete job duties.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
Deputy Coroner Investigator
Lake County Indiana Government
Crown Point, IN
08.2008 - 01.2024
- Respond to Death Investigation scenes; homicides,suicides,vehicular fatalities,SIDS, job related deaths, and suspicious deaths.
- Prepare reports and legal documents to accompany bodies and facilitate transportation to morgue for autopsy.
- Interview witnesses at death scenes to obtain collateral information to determine manner of death.
- Contact families and next of kin of deceased to inform of deaths and gather further information for to support reviews.
- Photograph death scenes.
- Testify in court.
School Resource Officer
Gary Community School Corp
Gary, IN
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Mentor students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Mediate conflicts between students and teachers.
- Support community outreach initiatives by implementing school crisis and safety plan.
- Collaborate with law enforcement,probation officers,school representatives and other key individuals in the community to support adolescents and families.
Combat Engineer (12B)
United States Army Reserve
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
08.1989 - 10.1996
Education
40hr Law Enforcement Pre Basic/ 480hr classroom
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Gary, IN03.2003
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Mid-Del Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK12.1997
Skills
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- First Aid Training
- Attentive and Observant
- Computer Skills
- Detail-Oriented
Certification
- Certified School Resource Officer (NASRO)
- Indiana Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- CPR Certification
- License Practical nurse
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Hammond Indiana School Corp.
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Coroner Investigator
Lake County Indiana Government
08.2008 - 01.2024
School Resource Officer
Gary Community School Corp
08.2008 - 03.2012
Police Officer (Special Police)
City Of Gary
03.2003 - Current
Combat Engineer (12B)
United States Army Reserve
08.1989 - 10.1996
40hr Law Enforcement Pre Basic/ 480hr classroom
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Mid-Del Technology Center
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