James Garrett
Summary
Accomplished Police Lieutenant with a proven track record at Hendersonville Police Dept, adept in Crisis Management and Team Management. Spearheaded investigative strategies reducing crime rates, while fostering strong community relations. Demonstrates unwavering integrity and organizational skills, mentoring teams to achieve excellence in law enforcement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Hendersonville Police Dept
05.2021 - Current
- Plan, organize, and direct, the work of the Investigative Services Bureau, including major crimes, juvenile crimes, child abuse, sexual assault, death investigations, and other investigations.
- Analyze crime data to identify crime trends and implement strategies to reduce criminal offenses..
- Train, assign, direct, supervise, evaluate, and discipline personnel assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau.
- Prepare work schedules, authorizes leave,overtime, and keep required records.
Police Sergeant
Hendersonville Police Dept
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Organized and delegated tasks to subordinates while giving them direction and guidance.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
Detective
Hendersonville Police Dept
12.2007 - 06.2012
- Conducted criminal investigations for violations of Tennessee state laws.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to prevent any problems with prosecution.
- Child Protective Investigative Team Representative
Master Patrol Officer
Hendersonville Police Dept
10.2007 - 12.2007
- Trained new officers how to apply their academic/training environment knowledge to real-world situations.
- Trained new officers how transfer information from observations and interviews to written reports.
- Evaluated new officers' performance and ensure they meet specific standards for their current training phase.
Patrol Officer
Hendersonville Police Dept
01.2004 - 10.2007
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice: Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN05.1995
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Team Management
- Organizational Skills
- Community Relations
- Integrity
Accomplishments
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Class 1131 - Class President
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Class 1131 Leadership Award Recipient
- Officer of the Year, 2006
Specialized Training
- Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command School, 2014
- FBI: Fundamentals of Crisis Negotiations, 2008
- TBI: Criminal Investigation School, 2008
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Hendersonville Police Dept
05.2021 - Current
Police Sergeant
Hendersonville Police Dept
06.2012 - 05.2021
Detective
Hendersonville Police Dept
12.2007 - 06.2012
Master Patrol Officer
Hendersonville Police Dept
10.2007 - 12.2007
Patrol Officer
Hendersonville Police Dept
01.2004 - 10.2007
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice: Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of Tennessee - Martin
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