Fred Starnes
Harrison,AR
Summary
Dedicated Law Enforcement Professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, managing teams, and enhancing community safety. Co-owned and developed a commercial business specializing in Polymer lubricants for metal forming, effectively serving clients in the automotive industry both nationally and internationally. Committed to delivering impactful solutions and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Diamond City
Diamond City , AR
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with community leaders to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Assisted in developing crime prevention strategies for neighborhood engagement.
- Supported the implementation of training programs for new officers.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure community safety and visibility.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and police reports.
- Engaged with citizens to build trust and promote community policing efforts.
- Attended meetings to discuss law enforcement policies and community concerns.
- Created training programs for new officers and ongoing training for existing staff.
- Monitored daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new officers including background checks and interviews.
- Participated in community events such as parades or fundraisers in order to promote good relations between citizens and police force.
- Maintained a budget for the police department ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
- Collaborated with outside law enforcement agencies on regional initiatives.
- Advised city government officials on matters related to public safety.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity or complaints against officers.
- Established relationships with local businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations in order to build trust between citizens and police force.
- Reviewed and updated police department policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operations to verify compliance with standards.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
Assistant Chief of Police
Diamond City
Diamond City , AR
08.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations of law enforcement activities to ensure effective service delivery.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Coordinated communication between police departments and community stakeholders to enhance collaboration and public trust.
- Participated in community outreach events to build trust and cooperation.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of subordinate officers to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
- Developed training programs for new recruits regarding use of force, firearms safety, and other topics.
- Provided mentorship opportunities for junior officers who demonstrate leadership potential.
- Developed and directed implementation of training programs for police officers.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the police department.
- Managed hiring processes, including background checks and drug testing.
Owner
KHI Coating
Oxford, MI
05.1990 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance product reliability through targeted solutions.
- Conducted regular audits of service processes for compliance.
- Implemented customer feedback systems to guide service improvements.
- Resolved escalated customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
- Collaborated with vendors to obtain necessary supplies at competitive prices.
- Developed, implemented and maintained technical service processes.
- Performed capacity planning activities to accommodate future growth.
- Made technical suggestions regarding modifications to documentation, product performance, and failure analysis.
- Maintained a high level of expertise in current technologies and industry trends.
- Assessed existing systems regularly to pinpoint improvement opportunities and guide strategic upgrades.
- Monitored service calls to observe employees’ demeanor, technical accuracy and conformity to company policies.
- Planned, organized, and coordinated the activities of the Technical Services Department.
- Provided training on new products and services to end users.
- Implemented quality assurance standards across the Technical Services Department.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance activities for hardware components as required.
- Managed and delivered technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring resolution of complex issues.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Assistant Chief of Police
Bergman Police Department
Bergman , AR
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Executed operational tasks to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
Chief of Police
Lead Hill
Lead Hill, AR
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Directed community policing initiatives to enhance public safety and trust.
- Oversaw investigations, ensuring thoroughness and compliance with legal standards.
- Managed departmental budgets and resource allocation for optimal operational efficiency.
- Defined operational responsibilities to align team efforts with departmental objectives.
Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Policing strategies
- Law enforcement expertise
- Crime prevention
- Policy implementation
- Incident management
- Emergency management
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Training development
- Investigative skills
- Traffic management
- Court procedures
- Records management
- Procedure compliance
- Community relations and engagement
- Crisis management
- Strategic leadership
- Resource allocation
- Project management
- Staff discipline and oversight
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
- Special events coordination
Timeline
Chief of Police
Diamond City
03.2026 - Current
Assistant Chief of Police
Diamond City
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Chief of Police
Bergman Police Department
05.2020 - 07.2025
Chief of Police
Lead Hill
04.2015 - 02.2019
Owner
KHI Coating
05.1990 - Current
Austin Peay State University