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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Eric Collins

Lecompte,LA

Summary

Dynamic Patrol Supervisor at Rapides Parish Sheriff Office with proven leadership and situational awareness. Enhanced report filing efficiency, scheduling and time-keeping, resulting in zone coverage in Rapides Parish. Skilled in law enforcement and community relations, fostering public trust through professionalism and transparency. Committed to crime prevention and traffic control, ensuring public safety and effective policy enforcement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Supervisor

Rapides Parish Sheriff Office
12.2012 - Current
  • Completed scheduling, time sheets and day-to-day operations of a patrol shift.
  • Streamlined report filing process to accelerate submission and review.
  • Responded to radio calls and engaged in law enforcement activities.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of reported incidents, leading to higher case resolution rates.
  • Fostered positive public perception of the department through consistent professionalism, transparency, and respectful interactions with community members.
  • Enforced traffic regulations and ensured compliance with motor vehicle laws.
  • Plus all descriptions mentioned below

Detective

Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2009 - 11.2012
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
  • Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
  • Plus all descriptions mentioned below

Patrol Officer

St Landry Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
  • Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.

Police Officer

Town of Cheneyville
02.2006 - 03.2007


  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.

Education

POST Certification - Law Enforcement

St Martin Training Academy
Saint Martinville, LA
05.2009

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Louisiana State University Eunice LA
Eunice, LA

High School Diploma - Gender Studies

Rapides High School
Lecompte, LA
05.2005

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Situational awareness
  • Team management
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Law enforcement
  • Public safety
  • Policy enforcement
  • Community relations
  • Patrol techniques
  • Crime prevention
  • Traffic control

Accomplishments

2010

Outstanding Community Leader

Town of Cheneyville


2024 Outstanding Support Member

Town of Lecompte

Affiliations

Lecompte Standing United

Aces Baseball

Certification

POST Certification

Supervision and Leadership

Field Training Officer

Doppler Radar

Monadnock

PPCT

Crime Scene

Defensive Tactics

DUI Detection

Firearms




Timeline

Patrol Supervisor

Rapides Parish Sheriff Office
12.2012 - Current

Detective

Evangeline Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2009 - 11.2012

Patrol Officer

St Landry Parish Sheriffs Office
01.2007 - 01.2009

Police Officer

Town of Cheneyville
02.2006 - 03.2007

POST Certification - Law Enforcement

St Martin Training Academy

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Louisiana State University Eunice LA

High School Diploma - Gender Studies

Rapides High School

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