John Burmeier

• Narcotic and Firearm K9 Handler

Handle and use the skills of police dog in the execution of drug and firearm detection

Maintain above average mental and physical stamina

Use of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Field Training Officer

Created the department’s first Field Training Program to include policies and procedures and the field training manual

• Police Officer

Talked regularly with students, teachers, administrators to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the schools.

Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and criminal activity.

Completed and got the department approved for a $7,600 grant to bring our department’s National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) up to state and federal compliance

Oversight of the Law Enforcement Support Office Program (LESO) which would allow the department to acquire excess property from the Department of Defense

Completed a presentation for the Chief of Police to present to BISD administration and school board for the addition of 10 sworn officers to the department which doubled the size of the department.

• Patrol Sergeant

Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners

Often coordinated multi agency response to emergency situations

Planned, scheduled and supervised overall work of 8 subordinates.

Evaluated case documentation submitted by subordinates to check accuracy and compliance with department policies.

Motivated shift officers through fairness, communication, recognition, and encouraging education

• Detective Sergeant

Investigated hundreds of criminal cases each year, mostly felony cases

Conducted victim/witness/suspect interviews

Made sure all completed case documents were in order and all details regarding the case were completed and ready to be turned over for district attorney and magistrate case preparation.

• S.W.A.T. team member

Worked together with a team of specially trained and specially equipped officers deployed to situations that are beyond the capabilities of general police units.

• Field Training Officer

Provided on-the-job training and supervision of probationary police officers during the Field Training and Evaluation Program, while also serving as a patrol officer.

• Suppressed fires and conducted emergency rescue operations
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Collaborated with other fire fighters, dispatchers, police officers, EMS, and others.

• Patrol Sergeant

First line of supervision for all patrol officers, reserve officers, and part time officers.

In charge of providing equipment for reserve officers with zero budget which meant fundraising to raise any funds needed and budgeting those funds to stretch as far as possible.

• Field Training Officer

Department's first Field Training Officer

Created department’s first Field Training Program to include policies and procedures and field training manual.

• Police Officer

NIMS training and drills were done on a regular basis.

Patrolled campus, responded to reports of criminal activity.

• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support, as necessary.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.

• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
• Issued citations for violations as needed.
• Apprehended suspects and transported offenders to jail.
• Performed several search and recovery efforts for drowning victims often involving multi agency response.

• Staffing and Employee Management
• Financial Planning and Strategy
• Daily Operations
• Marketing
• Customer Service

• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
• Field Training Officer
• Multiple beach assignments involving multiple police, fire, and EMS agencies.
• Worked through several tropical storm and hurricane assignments.
• Awarded service ribbon for going beyond call of duty.