Police Captain
Department of Defense / Department of Homeland Sec
Tracy, California
01.2001 - 10.2010
- Monitored the use of force by department personnel during arrests or searches.
- Created reports on daily operations for presentation to superiors.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate officers in difficult situations.
- Coordinated with other agencies on joint investigation projects when necessary.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for assistance from civilians or other officers.
- Advised senior management on matters related to operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities involving department personnel or citizens.
- Evaluated performance reviews of subordinate officers on a regular basis.
- Trained new recruits in proper law enforcement techniques, tactics and regulations.
- Investigated complaints from citizens regarding police misconduct or negligence.
- Developed and supervised the implementation of police strategies, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing police conduct.
- Interpreted laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures for personnel under command.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current trends in law enforcement practices.
- Served as a liaison between the department's administration and its personnel.
- Participated in court proceedings as a witness or prosecutor when needed.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented corrective measures accordingly.
- Supervised all special events requiring police presence such as parades or protests.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates officers to ensure accuracy.
- Assigned tasks to subordinates officers and monitored their performance.
- Organized community meetings to address public safety concerns.
- Developed and implemented staffing and training plans.
- Prepared required investigation reports for court.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Answered department phone calls and prepared public communications.
- Studied crime reports to identify trends and strategize patrol and investigative responses.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Assisted chief with departmental operations.
- Participated in development and administration of division's annual budget.
- Responded to major incidents reported to department, assuming role of chief for emergency situations.
- Assisted in development of departmental goals and strategies.
- Planned, assigned and supervised patrol activities and investigative operations.
- Coordinated activities between sworn and non-sworn personnel.
- Assisted with taking photographs of and fingerprints.
- Researched and developed grants for assigned programs.
- Oversaw and controlled purchasing, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment, vehicles and property.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.