Frank Davis
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused retired Police Sergeant with thirty years of experience and knowledge. Expert skills in report writing, evidence handling and conflict resolution. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities. Well-rounded supervisor with leadership abilities and talents in emergency management and public relations. Approachable and adaptable with dedication to assistance. Demonstrated expertise in Peer Support, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Suicide Prevention.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
City Of Pasadena
06.1989 - 06.2019
- As a patrol sergeant, I was responsible for a squad of 12-16 officers assigned to specific geographic district within the borders of the city of Pasadena. I was responsible for recognizing and responding to crime trends within not only my assigned district, but entire geographic confines of the city as well. I was responsible for keeping up with officers calendar time off and weekly time sheets as well as reviewing and approving shift officers investigative offense reports. As a patrol sergeant, I was required to check in on all major crime scenes, collect basic information, and ensure the investigation is proceeding according to policy and procedures. I was assigned to all three patrol shifts multiple times over approximately 19-20 years as a patrol sergeant. During my career, I served as a mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Career Timeline:
- June 1989- Hired at Pasadena.
- Patrol Officer from 89-92.
- Interviewed victims, complainants and witnesses, gathered information and evidence, and secured crime scenes.
- August 92-March 96 transferred to Detectives
- Conducted follow-up investigations, interviewed witnesses, suspects, and victims. Compiled case information and filed criminal charges when applicable. Testified in court, presented evidence, or acted as a witness in criminal cases.
- Completed numerous training courses, including: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Homicide Investigation, Basic-Advanced Property Crimes Investigation, as well as state mandated child abuse and domestic violence training.
- PROMOTED to Sergeant March 1996
- Mar-Jun 96 Personnel & Training Division (Background Investigations)
- 1996- Received specialized new training concepts in dealing with emotionally disturbed persons. Regularly responded to and investigated complaints involving mentally disturbed subjects.
- June 96-June 99 Night shift sergeant (97-99 K-9 Supervisor)
- Supervised and oversaw police officers and civilian employees.
- 99-2001 Day Shift Sgt
- Supervised and oversaw police officers and civilian employees.
- Received significant intermediate and advanced supervision of personnel training courses during the first four years after my promotion.
- 2001-2005 Evening Shift Sergeant
- Supervised and oversaw police officers and civilian employees.
- (Began training & supervising Hostage Negotiation Unit *2000-2008*) Assigned as 1 of 2 Riot Squad Sergeants 2001-2008
- Completed Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Hostage Negotiations training during the first two years of supervising the unit.
- 2005 transferred to plain clothes fugitive warrant unit "Project Spotlight" through 2008.
- Completed intermediate and advanced undercover surveillance operations, also basic and intermediate High-Risk Warrant service training.
- *2006-2007* volunteered as a call taker for the National Suicide Hotline & was awarded "call taker of the year" in 2007.
- Transferred back to night shift patrol supervision duties in 2008-2012.
- 2010 I was involved in creating the first Peer Support Unit for the Pasadena Police Department.
- I began receiving training in Law Enforcement Peer Support in 2009 and over the next three years received basic, advanced, and train-the-trainer certifications in the LEAPS method of Law Enforcement Peer Support. I also received basic and advance training in Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention, as well as basic and advanced Critical Incident Management training certifications through the ICISF. (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)
- Assigned as Auto Theft Division Supervisor from 2012-2015. Successfully managed large caseloads & a large financial grant from the State of Texas.
- 2015-2019 Supervised the Communications, 911, & Jail Division.
Education
Associate of Arts - History
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Certified Police Trainer
- Certified Hostage Negotiator
- Certified in Peer Support
- Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management
- Certified in Suicide Prevention
- Criminal investigation
- Firearms training
- Personnel supervision
- Active shooter training
- Performance Appraisals
Hunting & Fishing
Frank likes to spend his down time at the family farm fishing and hunting with friends and family.
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City Of Pasadena
06.1989 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - History
San Jacinto College District
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