Eric Mentz
Granger,IN
Summary
Accomplished Police Officer with over 15 years of experience. Successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually follows policy and procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet all legal requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
South Bend Police Department
03.2010 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Field Training Officer
South Bend Police Department
07.2023 - Current
- Provided coaching and mentoring to probationary officers.
- Train new personnel hired to fulfill the roll of Police Officer.
- Guided probationary officers on department policy and procedures.
- Adapted my teaching style to meet the learning needs of each individual probationary officer.
- Graded and evaluated probationary officer's field performance and reports.
Uniformed Crime Scene Technician
South Bend Police Department
01.2014 - Current
- Took pictures of crime scenes and specific evidence located at scenes.
- Conducted thorough examination of evidence for trace elements, fibers and other material evidence.
- Extracted DNA, latent fingerprints and other biological evidence from crime scenes.
- Sifted and sorted through evidence and recorded findings.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of evidence from crime scenes to laboratory.
- Reconstructed crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
- Attended and examined scenes of crimes.
- Utilized advanced techniques to identify and analyze evidence.
- Developed proficiency in using advanced forensic equipment to collect trace evidence, fingerprints, DNA samples, and more.
- Took on the role of assistant program lead in April of 2024, stepping into more of a leadership role within the unit.
Detective
South Bend Police Department
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Education
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2015
Skills
- Crime Solving
- Service-Orientation
- Evidence Control
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Conducting Investigations
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Team Leadership Skills
- Report Writing
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Field Training Officer
South Bend Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Detective
South Bend Police Department
03.2019 - 06.2023
Uniformed Crime Scene Technician
South Bend Police Department
01.2014 - Current
Police Officer
South Bend Police Department
03.2010 - Current
MBA - Organizational Leadership
Bethel College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Bethel College
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