John R. Knott
Owings,MD
Summary
Looking forward to continuing my career in law enforcement. To continue to mentor and teach officers who are just entering law enforcement. To forge new and lasting relationships with members of the community while working together to problem solve issues that may arise.
Results-driven leader with strong background in operational management and team development. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives, enhance productivity, and adapt seamlessly to evolving challenges. Skilled in fostering collaboration and driving team performance to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability, flexibility, and focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
Experienced with operational management and team leadership. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Track record of maintaining high safety and compliance standards while effectively managing crises and ensuring smooth operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer in Charge
Prince George’s County Police Department
- Serving in a variety of positions over my thirty-eight years in law enforcement has allowed me to provide service to a diverse community. While at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Oxon Hill Station working in the parts of that District that are inside the Beltway and are considered more urban provided a fast-paced experience in law enforcement. Patrolling the more rural areas of older farmland in the southern part of the Oxon Hill District provided more time to conduct a more intense initial investigation.
- These assignments allowed me to gain valuable experience in dealing with a multicultural community. While assigned to the Beltsville Station serving as the Officer in Charge/Supervisor of the Community Policing Unit exposed me to great training, new ideas about quality service delivery and problem-oriented policing experience. The community-oriented policing assignment also afforded me the chance to work closely with members of the community to assist in forging stronger relationships built with trust and mutual respect with the community, government agencies and private businesses. While serving as the Officer in Charge of the District Investigative Unit, responsible for the management of investigations of crimes ranging from vandalisms to assaults with attempt to murder, provided a wealth of experience in conducting criminal investigations.
- While working for the Bowie Police Department I have been certified as a general instructor and firearms instructor. This has allowed me to teach certified police officers on a range of topics to include firearms classroom, day, and low light qualification, judgmental, Critical Incident Management, Sexual Harassment, interacting with persons with Down Syndrome and Autism. I have served the city of Bowie Police Department as a lieutenant and member of the command staff for thirteen years. As part of the command staff I have managed the Patrol Section (responsible for calls of service and patrolling the city) and the Investigative Section (serious criminal investigation), this included the Community Policing unit (community events, police explorers school SRO).
Commander of Patrol Services
Bowie Police Department
- Currently I am one of the Commanders of Patrol Services. I am responsible for two of our four Patrol Squads. The patrol squads are charged with patrolling the city, responding to calls for service, enforcing traffic laws and conducting accident investigations. The two squads I am responsible for cover a 24-hour period while working.
Commander of Investigative Services
Bowie Police Department
12.2022 - Current
- Prior to becoming the Patrol Services commander in December of 2022, I was assigned as the Commander of Investigative Services. In this assignment I oversaw the department’s Criminal Investigative Unit and the Community Services Unit. The Investigative unit is responsible for investigations ranging from thefts to attempted murder. The Community Services Unit has two officers assigned as SROs for the high school in the city. They are responsible for organizing community events such as National Night Out, Memorial Day parade and June tenth events to name a few.
Lieutenant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2012 - Current
- Duties
- Supervise all Patrol Sergeants
- Oversee daily Police Operations
- Assist with instructing In-Service
- Conduct yearly firearms qualifications
- Complete use of force investigations
- Review reports and investigations prepared by subordinates
- Over saw Investigative Unit
- Reviewed criminal investigations
- Managed community events
- Prepared operational plans for large events
Sergeant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Duties
- Supervise a Patrol Squad
- Ensure calls for service are handled properly
- Prepare work schedules
- Approve leave request
- Conduct employee evaluations
- Handle citizen inquires into police practices
- Review and approve Incident Reports
- Respond to and over see Critical Incidents
Police Sergeant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2007 - 10.2012
- Led patrol units to enforce laws and maintain public safety effectively.
- Coordinated team operations during emergency response situations.
- Investigated incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting.
- Supervised junior officers, providing guidance and support.
- Implemented department protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with community leaders to address local safety concerns.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to [Number] officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Corporal
City of Bowie Police Department
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Duties
- Acting Officer in charge of a patrol squad
- Ensure calls for service handled properly
- Review and approve reports from subordinates
- Handle citizen inquires into police practices
Police Sergeant
Prince George's County Police Department
10.1995 - 06.2007
- Duties
- Supervise a Patrol Squad
- Ensure calls for service are handled properly
- Prepare work schedules
- Approve leave request
- Conduct employee evaluations
- Handle citizen inquiries into police practices
- Review and approve Incident Reports
- Respond to and oversee critical incidents
- Conduct Internal Investigations
- Assign Criminal Investigations to District Investigators
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
05.1987 - 10.1995
- Duties
- Patrol assigned area to deter criminal activity
- Respond to calls for service
- Prepare crime reports
- Conduct accident investigations
- Enforce criminal and traffic laws
Public Service Aide
Prince George's County Police Department
06.1985 - 05.1987
- Duties
- Provide building security at County Administration Building
- Provide security at Police Headquarters
- Escort visitors
- Handle other assignments as given by the Deputy Chief of Police
Education
High School Diploma -
Lackey High School
Indian Head, Maryland01.1984
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Charles County Community College
LaPlata, Maryland01.1986
Skills
- Employee training
- Strategic innovation oversight
- Collaborative teamwork
- Training program oversight
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Training
- Attended over 840 hours of in-service training.
- Land Rover Driving School
- Field Training Officer School
- Under Cover Narcotic Operations School
- 40-hour Supervisors School
- Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium MGT-335 Event Security Planning for Public Safety FEMA
- 4th Amendment Search Warrant
- Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Interview & Interrogations
- 2012 Coalition Opposed to Violence and Extremism (C.O.V.E.) Hate Bias Training Summit for Law Enforcement “The crime behind the badge.”
- Breath Tech Operator School
- Preliminary Breath Test School
- Police Mountain Bike School
- Secret Service Firearms Instructor School
- Basic Instructors School
- Glock Armorer’s School
- Remington Armorer’s School
- FN303 Instructors School
- Active Threat Instructor
- Taser Instructor School
- Simunitions Scenario & Safety Instructors Course
- Laser Shot interactive training simulator operator certification course
Certification
- Licensed Police Lieutenant Oct. 2012 to present
Timeline
Commander of Investigative Services
Bowie Police Department
12.2022 - Current
Lieutenant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2012 - Current
Police Sergeant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2007 - 10.2012
Sergeant
City of Bowie Police Department
10.2007 - 10.2010
Police Corporal
City of Bowie Police Department
06.2007 - 10.2007
Police Sergeant
Prince George's County Police Department
10.1995 - 06.2007
Police Officer
Prince George's County Police Department
05.1987 - 10.1995
Public Service Aide
Prince George's County Police Department
06.1985 - 05.1987
Commander of Patrol Services
Bowie Police Department
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Charles County Community College
Officer in Charge
Prince George’s County Police Department
High School Diploma -
Lackey High School
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