John Latka
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Motivated Police Officer committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. Skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under pressure. Specializes in de-escalating situations to provide optimal outcomes for all involved individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Saddle River Police Department
10.2018 - Current
- Worked as a Tour Commander for three years.
- Wrote and reviewed reports.
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and provided statements to a jury.
- Responded to and investigated burglar alarms, which led to burglaries, with an apprehension at the scene.
- Responded to calls related to felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse, and animal rescue.
- Handled extreme stress incident as primary officer which led to an arrest after being struck by a vehicle.
Recording Secretary
Saddle River Local PBA #348
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Established and maintained variety of manual files and records.
- Recorded and secured meeting minutes for members.
Vice President
Saddle River Local PBA #348
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted the President with the overall duties of the PBA, and led meetings.
- Planned multiple borough events and multiple PBA holidays.
Education
Tactical Response To Suicide Bombing Incidents
New Mexico Tech
Playas, NM10-2023
Basic Course For Police Officers
Cape May County Police Academy
Cape May County01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ08.2016
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Community Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Protecting People and Property
- Problem-Solving
- Report Writing
- Patrol Procedures
Timeline
Vice President
Saddle River Local PBA #348
06.2023 - Current
Recording Secretary
Saddle River Local PBA #348
05.2021 - 06.2023
Police Officer
Saddle River Police Department
10.2018 - Current
Basic Course For Police Officers
Cape May County Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Tactical Response To Suicide Bombing Incidents
New Mexico Tech
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