JAMES OLSON
Queens,NY
Summary
Reliable Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety and decreasing crime rates. Brings 17 years of street-level policing to protecting citizens. Dedicated to maintaining public safety through proactive community engagement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
POLICE OFFICER
New York City Police Department
Brooklyn, NY
06.2006 - 01.2023
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, radar guns., to complete job duties.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Drove with precision and speed to follow and reach suspects in traffic chases.
- Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
Infantryman
USMC Camp Lejuene
JACKSONVILLE, NC
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
- Led infantry team of 2 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Defended country against threats by capturing, destroying and repelling enemy forces during combat.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
- Engaged targets during different types of combat situations following precise orders from commanders.
- Placed explosives of different sizes and intended uses in support of mission objectives.
- Contributed to swift engagement and destruction of enemy ground forces during operation iraqi freedom deployment.
Education
High School Diploma -
MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Queens, NY06.1993
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Community Engagement
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Management
- Traffic Control
- Arrest Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Officer Training
- Fingerprinting
- Advanced Lethal Weapons Training
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Law
- Report Writing
- Patrol Procedures
- Tactical Policing
- Law Enforcement
- Crime Prevention
Timeline
POLICE OFFICER
New York City Police Department
06.2006 - 01.2023
Infantryman
USMC Camp Lejuene
07.2000 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL