Gregory Payea

Police Officer

New York City Police Department

01.2005 - 01.2025

Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
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.
Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties as a Domestic Violence Prevention Officer.
Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their roles as public servants as a senior patrol officer.
Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions.
Built an excellent rapport and working relationship with the community to build trust and improve communication while working in a steady police sector.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Trained auxiliary police candidates in law, ethics, police communication, and self-defense tactics at the Police Academy.
Managed and coordinated over 40 auxiliary police officers, teaching them law, ethics, police jargon, and communications, while maintaining their monthly hours and physical tactics certifications.