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John Abernathy

Rio Rancho

Summary

Dynamic Patrol Officer with a proven track record at the City of Rio Rancho, excelling in investigative procedures and critical thinking. Demonstrated integrity and decision-making skills while successfully pursuing and apprehending suspects. Recognized for leadership in complex investigations and effective court testimony, ensuring justice and community safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Officer

City of Rio Rancho
01.2022 - Current


  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Established leadership roles in taking initiative on larger incidents and conducting thorough investigations.
  • Seeing complex investigations through to the very end where charges are filed or the case is closed.
  • Conducting very descriptive reports with sound articulation.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.

Education

Official Certification - Law Enforcement

Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Albuquerque, NM
12-2021

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
06-2021

No Degree - Psychology

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
06-2021

Skills

  • Integrity and honesty
  • Investigative skills
  • Decision-making
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Warrant execution
  • Search and seizure
  • Court testimony
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Investigative procedures
  • Summons and subpoena serving

Certification

  • Training - First Line Supervisor 02/21/2025
  • Training - Street Crimes Seminar 11/13/2023
  • Training - Interview and Interrogation 04/29/2024
  • Training - Critical Incident Management 08/32/2023
  • Courses - Interpersonal Communications October 2020
  • Courses - Intro to Psychology October 2020
  • Courses - Intro to Sociology October 2020
  • Courses - Brain and Behavior Spring 2021
  • Courses - Social Psychology Spring 2021

Timeline

Patrol Officer

City of Rio Rancho
01.2022 - Current

Official Certification - Law Enforcement

Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central New Mexico Community College

No Degree - Psychology

Central New Mexico Community College