Jennifer Krauss
Huntingtown,MD
Summary
26 year Veteran of the Prince George's County Police Department.
Culminated Career as 1st Female Commander in the Special Operations Division.
Lead the Hostage Negotiation / Crisis Management Team during training and countless real world scenarios. From Mental Health to criminal kidnapping investigations.
As a Narcotics Detective and deceptive behavior expert a visceral understanding of people and people in intense situations has proved invaluable for dealing with Social conflict and preperation for...
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cmdr. Hostage Negotiator/Crisis Management Team
Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County , MD
- Supported care objectives by devising and implementing effective structures to track performance and assess compliance with specifications.
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maximized throughput, patient satisfaction and staff efficiency by development and implementing optimized care models.
- Applied for federal funding for emergency-management-related needs and administered and reported on progress of such grants.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Command Officer Canine Section
Prince George's County Police Department
PRince George's County, MD
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Gathered and assessed real-time data to draft reports with recommended improvements.
- Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.
- Developed, strengthened and maintained plans for various contingencies and emergency situations.
Command Officer Gang Unit
Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County, MD
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Kept communication equipment functional and ready for any need.
- Assessed reliability of information through comparison with previously evaluated information.
- Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Selected sites, directed construction of protected positions and established communication.
Training Sergeant
Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County , MD
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 25 subordinates.
- Implemented training programs for over 50 new recruits.
- Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading [Name] department and establishing operational goals.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Supervisor
Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County, MD
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Tracked and prepared quarterly reports of sales goals to management.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
Narcotics Detective
Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County MD, MD
01.1996 - 01.2010
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted thorough investigations into [Type] and [Type] activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
Huntingtown, United States
01.1994 - 01.2020
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
Correctional Officer
Calvert County Government
Barstow, MD
01.1993 - 01.1993
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Education
Correctional Officer Academy
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Contingency planning
- Weapons systems understanding
Accomplishments
First Woman commander in the Special Operations Division of the Prince George's County Police.
Certification
Radar/laser
DUI Checkpoints
Basic Investigator
Advanced Investigator
Managing and Handling informants
Interview and interrogation techniques
Deceptive behavior
Deceptive behavior expert
Expert witness testimony
Search and Seizure
Advanced Search and Seizure
Moving suveillance
Advanced surveillance techniques
Drug Recognition Expert
Timeline
Command Officer Canine Section - Prince George's County Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2020
Command Officer Gang Unit - Prince George's County Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2014
Training Sergeant - Prince George's County Police Department
01.2008 - 06.2010
Supervisor - Prince George's County Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
Narcotics Detective - Prince George's County Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2010
Police Officer - Prince George's County Police Department
01.1994 - 01.2020
Correctional Officer - Calvert County Government
01.1993 - 01.1993
Cmdr. Hostage Negotiator/Crisis Management Team - Prince George's County Police Department
Prince George's County Police Academy - ,
Calvert County Government - , Correctional Officer Academy
Calvert High School - ,