Jennifer Lynch
215 Waterfowl Drive Magnolia ,DE
Summary
Enthusiastic Law Enforcement Sergeant with 26 years of public service. Extensive background in multiple facets of law enforcement, encompassing roles in patrol, criminal investigations, crime scene analysis, and community-oriented law enforcement practices. Possesses a continually evolving and well-developed emotional intelligence, with a strong orientation towards personnel management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant- Special Enforcement Unit
Dover Police Department
Dover , DE
08.2022 - Current
- Direct and manage the Community Policing Unit, the Behavioral Health Unit and the Police Cadet program.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Assign officers to designated residential, business areas, various civic groups and neighborhood watch programs to establish and sustain regular contacts, fostering engagement with these entities concerning local crime data.
- Direct, manage and conduct community outreach events and various public speaking briefings.
- Communicates frequently and effectively with other CIty officials and departments to assist with and address quality of life issues.
Crisis Negotiator- Team Leader
Dover Police Department
Dover, DE
2015 - Current
- Assumed Team leader responsibilities (January 2023 to present)
- Direct and manage 10 team members in the realm of Crisis Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Utilize diverse communication methods to gather crucial information and to achieve peaceful resolutions in situations involving individuals threatening harm to themselves or others, or those under arrest with barricades or hostages.
Police Sergeant- Patrol
Dover Police Department
Dover, DE
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Shift Commander for 10-13 patrol officers and 2-3 civilian personnel ( 911 communication operators).
- Mentored police and civilian personnel on various topics including discipline of police officers both oral and written when needed.
- Reviewed paperwork/reports/criminal warrants submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Take citizen complaints regarding police officers.
- Scheduling of police training, vacations and other events as needed to maintain sufficient patrol coverage.
Police Master Corporal-Patrol
Dover Police Department
Dover , DE
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Assistant to the shift commander with the supervision of 10-13 patrol officers and 2-3 civilian personnel ( 911 Communication Operators)
- Assisted police officers in a variety of investigations and at crime scenes. This includes minor and major crimes
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
Master Corporal-Community Policing
Dover Police Department
Dover, DE
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Compiled crime statistics from police database for specific areas.
- Worked closely with Neighborhood Watch groups and Civic Association groups and reported police activity to the group for their neighborhood/area.
- Participated in countless community outreach events.
- Created and conducted safety talks for various entities in the community.
- Instructed Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) as requested by community groups.
Detective- Criminal Investigations
Dover Police Department
Dover , DE
05.2007 - 02.2014
- Primary investigator on homicide investigations and high level felony investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical evidence and thorough investigations.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court; testified in court cases including felony level cases.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Managed and secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Police Officer-Patrol
Dover Police Department
Dover, DE
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Documented information for legal cases and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crime scenes.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved (criminal cases and vehicle accidents)
- Investigated offenses and arrested offenders of violations of the law, ranging from misdemeanor to felony and prepared detailed documentation regarding those cases.
- Trained recruit officers in a Fielding Training Officer capacity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE09-2023
National Forensics Academy
Knoxville, TN11.2010
Delaware State Police Academy
Dover, De. 02.2004
Air Force Basic Training
San Antonio, TX09.1997
Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Certified Instructor
- Crisis Negotiator
- Community engagement skills
Affiliations
Dover Police Department
- Perfect Attendance Aware (2004, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2021)
- Officer of the 4th Quarter of 2005
- Distinguished Unit Award (Detective Section 2007, 2010, 2011)
- Safe Driving Award (5 year, 10 year and 15 year)
- Service Achievement Award (5 year, 10 year and 15 year)
- Distinguished Unit Award (Detective Section for record high clearance rate 2011)
- Military Service Award
- Distinguished Unit Award (03/15/2020, 04/02/2020, 06/01/2020)
United States Air Force
- Air Force Training Ribbon
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Medal with device
- Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with device
- National Defense Service Medal
- Arm Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Air Force Longevity Service Medal
- Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with device
Accomplishments
- Field Training Officers Training Course (2007)
- Finding Words Delaware-Interviewing Children and Preparing for Court (2007)
- Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation (2008)
- National Forensic Academy (2010)
- Certified Instructor Course (2015)
- Hostage Negotiations Phase 1 and 2 (2015)
- FBI-LEEDA- Supervisor Leadership (2016)
- FEMA IS-00200.b and IS-00800.b (2017)
- ALERRT Basic Active Shooter Level I (2017)
- ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - Train the Trainer (2017)
- Crisis Intervention Team Training (2018)
- FBI-LEEDA- Executive Leadership (2019)
- Delaware Technical Community College Workforce Development and Community Education- Leadership Training (2019)
- Delaware State Police Leadership Development Program (2021)
- Various other police related trainings and certifications/continued education- documentation available
Additional Information
- Guest instructor with the Dover Police Department Municipal Police Academy assisting with intake and indoctrination of new police recruits and instruction of domestic violence training, mental health training and de-escalation training for new police recruits
- Conducted departmental in-service training related to mental health related topics
Timeline
Police Sergeant- Special Enforcement Unit
Dover Police Department
08.2022 - Current
Police Sergeant- Patrol
Dover Police Department
05.2020 - 08.2022
Police Master Corporal-Patrol
Dover Police Department
03.2020 - 05.2020
Master Corporal-Community Policing
Dover Police Department
02.2014 - 03.2020
Detective- Criminal Investigations
Dover Police Department
05.2007 - 02.2014
Police Officer-Patrol
Dover Police Department
02.2004 - 05.2007
Crisis Negotiator- Team Leader
Dover Police Department
2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Delaware Technical Community College
National Forensics Academy
Delaware State Police Academy
Air Force Basic Training
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