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John Afanasiev

Galt,CA

Summary

While employed with the Stockton Police Department, I have been in several positions where effective communication is paramount. I have trained approximately 100 officers during my time as a Field Training Officer some of whom have promoted to various positions within the department. I have consistently made myself available to any and all members of the department to provide information, guidance and options to conclude or resolve a wide variety of circumstances and problems. I have taken charge of several situations keeping Officer Safety and the safety of the public at the forefront. I have often used my eighteen years of service as a a Stockton Police Officer to provide counseling at a personal and professional level.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

EVOC Instructor

Stockton Police Department
03.2016 - Current
  • Provide instruction to both civilian and sworn members of the Stockton Police Department in the safe operation of a motor vehicle (slow speed operations).
  • Provide instruction to sworn members of the Stockton Police Department in the safe operation of a motor vehicle (high speed operations).

Tactical Communications Instructor

Stockton Police Department
11.2015 - Current
  • Using POST guidelines, teach members of the Stockton Police Department during the Pop Program how to effectively de-escalate situations without sacrificing safety; all while attempting to gain compliance without the use of force unless force becomes necessary.
  • Teach students how to articulate the use of de-escalation attempts if the encounter becomes a use of force encounter.

Field Training Officer

Stockton Police Department
12.2012 - Current
  • Mentored new officers throughout their probationary period, offering guidance on best practices for successful career advancement within the department.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Conducted scenario-based exercises simulating real-world law enforcement situations, preparing trainees for the challenges they would face in the field.
  • Continually updated personal knowledge base regarding industry trends, innovations in law enforcement tactics, and relevant legal developments to provide the most current information during training sessions.
  • Served as a positive role model for new officers, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service at all times.

Mobile Field Force Squad Leader

Stockton Police Department
10.2007 - Current
  • Became a member to the Mobile Field Force Team in 2007 and was promoted to Squad Leader in approximately 2012.
  • Assisted team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Assisted in keeping the peace in Stockton and Sacramento during protests. While allowing citizens to express their First Amendment Rights and protecting City, County, and property of private citizens.
  • Assisted in Mutual Aide for protests, fires and missing persons several times during my time on the team.
  • Oversee the cut and extraction tools as well as the members of the team if a device has to be defeated to take a protester safely into custody.

Stockton Police Officer

Stockton Police Department
12.2005 - Current
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Handled disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.

Education

No Degree - Post Academy

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA

Skills

  • Understanding of learning styles
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Public Speaking
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Safety Protocols

Timeline

EVOC Instructor

Stockton Police Department
03.2016 - Current

Tactical Communications Instructor

Stockton Police Department
11.2015 - Current

Field Training Officer

Stockton Police Department
12.2012 - Current

Mobile Field Force Squad Leader

Stockton Police Department
10.2007 - Current

Stockton Police Officer

Stockton Police Department
12.2005 - Current

No Degree - Post Academy

San Joaquin Delta College
John Afanasiev