Eric Bard
Brooklyn,CT
Summary
Dedicated police officer with 19 years of extensive experience at the University of Connecticut, excelling in crisis intervention and community-oriented policing. Proven ability to foster trust through effective communication and outreach initiatives, while training new officers in de-escalation tactics and crisis intervention. Committed to integrity while maintaining public safety through proactive community engagement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
University of Connecticut, UCONN Police Dept
05.2005 - Current
- Participated in training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Investigated reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property, while completing necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the campus community.
- Trained new officers on department policies and police procedures, while developing a professional work environment focused on community service, safety and crime prevention.
- Served as a campus community outreach officer building relationships between students and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Helped develop and implement community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships with UCONN students, staff and local residents.
- Trained officers in firearms, use of force and de-escalation tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windham Techanical High School
Willimantic, CTSkills
- Integrity and honesty
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Community oriented policing
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Report writing
- First aid response
Certification
State of CT, Police Officer Standards & Training Council POST ID#12971 exp:06/30/2027
- Police De-escalation Training L.E.A.D.S- [2018]
- National Child Passenger Seat Technician- [2015]
- Active Shooter Response Instructor, Sig Sauer [2017]
- Captial Region Firearms Instructor, [2016]
Community Outreach
Worked within the UCPD outreach unit from 2013-2016, where I assisted with the development and presentation of community wide safety initiatives aimed at helping build better relationships with our community members, while providing programs which could help members learn about various criminal matters such as relationship violence reduction, bystander awareness, effective interpersonal communication as a few examples.
Timeline
Police Officer
University of Connecticut, UCONN Police Dept
05.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Windham Techanical High School
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