Janice Crowther
M
Allen,TX
Summary
Thirty-Seven-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department,
Retired. Skilled Master Peace Officer; Instructor,Investigator and Crime Prevention Specialist equipped with excellent judgment and reasoning. Driven to promote safe workplace practices. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Detective Senior Corporal
Dallas Police Department
07.1983 - 09.2020
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
Honors Secretary
Alcorn State University
07.1979 - 05.1983
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
- Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Secretary/Clerk
Marion County School District
08.1977 - 05.1979
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Certificate -
U S Department of Justice
Dallas, TX05.2015
Certification - Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Dallas, TX07.2015
Certificate - Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Institu
Emmitsburg, MD10.2009
Certificate -
The Institute For Law Enforcement Administration
Plano, Texas06.2007
Licensed Peace Officer -
Dallas Police Academy
Dallas, TX12.1983
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Social Services
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.1983
Skills
- Firearms
- Logistics Functions
- Case Documentation
- Incident Response
- Emergency Situations
- Report Writing
- Community Safety
- Crisis Intervention
- Police Department Procedures
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
- Surveillance Operations
- Performance Evaluation Conduction
- Effective Working Relationships
- Area Patrol
- Evidence Identification
- Public Outreach
- Emergency Management
- Police Patrol Operations
- Community Policing
- Hostage Negotiations
- Traffic Control
- Maintain Records
- Prevention Programs
- Investigative Oversight
Certification
Certified TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education) Instructor Proficiency
Certified Crime Prevention Inspector/Specialist/Practitioner
Certified Detective/Investigator Certified Police Field Training Officer
Certified Master Peace Officer
Certified by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Institute in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
Certified Dignitary Protection Specialist/Diplomatic Security Service Certified Terrorism, Special Threat Assessment and Dignitary Protection Specialist
Timeline
Detective Senior Corporal
Dallas Police Department
07.1983 - 09.2020
Honors Secretary
Alcorn State University
07.1979 - 05.1983
Secretary/Clerk
Marion County School District
08.1977 - 05.1979
Certificate -
U S Department of Justice
Certification - Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Certificate - Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Institu
Certificate -
The Institute For Law Enforcement Administration
Licensed Peace Officer -
Dallas Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Social Services
Alcorn State University