Accomplished Police Corporal at Riley County Police Department, adept in leadership and tactical training, showcasing a commendable blend of mentoring skills and expertise in use of force protocols. Recognized for meritorious service and a proactive approach in high-risk operations, ensuring community safety and fostering team proficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
Riley County Police Department
12.2018 - Current
Supervised, Coached and Mentored Trainees and Police Training Officers on Shift; responsibilities included reviewing necessary training documents and evaluating recruits for release into solo patrol status.
Previously squad coordinator of intelligence led policing initiatives. Twice subject matter expert on policing initiatives under Capt Steere and Capt Fink (Ret.) and Capt. Hegarty (Ret.)
Responded to calls for service as in-field supervisor, communicated investigatory progress of calls to superiors as well as serving in most patrol officer functions
Assisted in furthering career progress objectives of subordinates when presented opportunity.
Use of Force Instructor
Riley County Police Department
08.2005 - Current
RCPD's Lead Defensive Tactics Instructor and Use of Force cadre member
Responsible for creation and instruction of department's annual defensive tactics and use of force curriculums; responsibilities included reviewing local and nationwide trends for use of force and resistances encountered as well as relevant case law
Have been utilized as subject matter expert for review of non lethal use of force incidents for administrative purposes
Tactical Team Member
Riley County Police Department
08.2004 - Current
Currently assigned as Assistant Team Leader (2022)
Responsible for planning training curriculums to ensure proficiency by team members in required fields and skills and maintain a state of readiness for team
Authored training records and after action reviews of tactical team usages during high risk operations
Responding to high risk situations with goal of safe, non violent resolutions using a variety of tactics and teaming up with a variety of personnel from within the department
Repeat Offender Unit Corporal
Riley County Police Department
09.2019 - 08.2023
Identify high rate recidivists and use problem solving, select appropriate resources and government entities to reduce the negative impact on the community
Responsible for teaching small squad tactics for low to moderate risk search warrants and subject apprehension techniques
Served as on call Detective; Responsible for responding to team up with patrol officers to resolve serious felony offenses, including being lead detective on double homicides, child sex crimes and numerous proactive investigations and coordinating with the Riley County Attorney's Office on those cases.
RCPD Meritorious Service Award Winner (2005, 2020, 2024)
KACP Gold Unit Award Winner (RCPD Tactical Team 2019)
ILEETA Instructor (2016, 2017)
Numerous Accomplishments in the PTO Field including Validated PTO (2012 through Police Society for Problem Based Learning), assisting in creating the Jail Training Program and PTO Evaluation system