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Janai S. Ottey

Glen Burnie,MD

Summary

I obtain a strong background in criminal justice from my alma mater, Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey and DC Metropolitan Police Department. I am currently a police sergeant for DC Metropolitan Police Department. My goal is to create a higher educational instruction based on my extensive professional, educational experience, and focus on positively contributing to the institution's success. I am dedicated to building morale and creativity among students.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

DC Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, DC
03.2019 - Current
  • Supervised response to dispatched 911 calls, ensuring prompt and effective action in both crime and medical emergencies, while providing guidance to officers and coordinating resources for optimal outcomes.
  • Reviewed and evaluated police reports submitted by officers on high-priority incidents, including homicides, domestic disturbances, aggravated assaults, suicides, and traffic crashes, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to departmental standards.
  • Managed crime scene security by establishing strategic roadblocks and securing perimeters using caution tape and patrol vehicles, ensuring a safe environment for officers, investigators, and civilians.
  • Coordinated the apprehension of offenders, working alongside officers to ensure successful arrests while upholding department standards and fostering positive community relations, with zero citizen complaints.
  • Written and reviewed arrest warrants, pursued known offenders with active warrants, and tackled the central issue of auto thefts by assisting with operating bait vehicles with the Crime Suppression Team.
  • Led crisis intervention efforts as a Crisis Intervention Officer, partnering with the Department of Behavioral Health to assist in complex mental health situations involving both adults and juveniles.
  • Assisted and initiated mass apprehensions during the George Floyd and Capitol Insurrection riots.
  • Provides training to police recruits and newly graduated officers.

Security Officer

Elite Security
Jersey City, NJ
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • Dressed in casual attire and blended in with shoppers in various stores to combat grand theft of chronic shoplifters.
  • Partnered with local police agencies to successfully apprehend chronic offenders.
  • Filed investigative reports, monitored surveillance cameras, and provided direct embedded security support to the company's management.
  • Documented security violations, law enforcement investigations, and other inquiries.
  • Contributed to the decrease of shrinkage in the company tremendously.

Special I Police Officer

Leonia Police Department
Leonia, NJ
12.2015 - 02.2019
  • Obtained access to special programs to input preliminary investigation information.
  • Conducted risk assessments while directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
  • Reduced motor vehicle accidents occurring during the rush hours and school days.
  • Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars and on foot.
  • Assisted officers with teaching D.A.R.E. classes to local schools.

Education

Detective School

DC Metropolitan Police Academy
Washington, DC
02.2023

Master of Science - Management in Criminal Justice Specialization

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
12.2022

Law Enforcement

Police For Tomorrow Cohort Three
Washington, DC
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University
05.2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bergen Community College
05.2016

Skills

  • Community relations
  • Critical thinker
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent research skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Team Building
  • Working under pressure
  • De-escalation tactics
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Positive rapport with mentally ill individuals

Accomplishments

  • Ribbon of Valor for United States Capitol Insurrection
  • Received Commendable Letters & appreciation emails from citizens
  • Georgetown Law School Police For Tomorrow Graduate (Cohort Three)
  • Participated in the 59th Presidential Inauguration

Certification

  • WALES/JUSTIS Certified
  • Active Shooter Certified
  • M-4 Rifle Certified
  • Crisis Intervention Officer Certified
  • Extended Impact Weapon Certified
  • TECC/CPR/AED Certified

Timeline

Police Officer

DC Metropolitan Police Department
03.2019 - Current

Security Officer

Elite Security
05.2017 - 02.2019

Special I Police Officer

Leonia Police Department
12.2015 - 02.2019

Detective School

DC Metropolitan Police Academy

Master of Science - Management in Criminal Justice Specialization

University of Maryland Global Campus

Law Enforcement

Police For Tomorrow Cohort Three

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Rutgers University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bergen Community College

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