John Whitney
Swansea,IL
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with a robust career spanning roles from Police Officer at City of Beverly Hills to Police Sergeant. Excelled in team management and investigative skills, significantly enhancing public safety and community relations. Demonstrated exceptional integrity and cultural sensitivity, achieving notable success in crime prevention and evidence collection.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City of Riverview
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in the City of Riverview.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Village of Hillsdale
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in the Village of Hillsdale.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Police Corporal
City of Northwoods
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Streamlined productivity by performing candidate background checks, conducting training sessions and evaluating performance.
- Effectively communicated with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to assure complete and efficient investigations.
- Supervised crime prevention activities.
- Organized and carried out regular inspections and oversaw surveillance recordings to safeguard data.
- Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings and evidence.
Deputy Marshal
City of St. Louis
11.2001 - 03.2018
- Conducted domestic fugitive investigations.
- Protected government witnesses.
- Fingerprinted all defendants in the city court system.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Protected judges, prosecutors and witnesses by conducting courthouse security.
Police Officer
City of Beverly Hills
04.2001 - 10.2016
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2018
Skills
- Traffic control
- Evidence collection
- First aid and CPR
- Investigative skills
- Defensive tactics
- Firearms proficiency
- Public safety
- Team management
- De-escalation techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Arrest procedures
- Surveillance techniques
- Crime prevention
- Courtroom testimony
- Community policing
- Integrity and honesty
Accomplishments
Saved a citizen from a vicious dog that was attacking him.
Certification
- Taser X26, X2, and TASER 7 Certifications – Axon.
- Crisis Intervention Team Training Certificate - National Alliance on Mental Illness or other approved organizations.
- National Incident Management System Certification (NIMS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Pepper Spray Certification - Various State Departments of Justice or Private Providers.
- Firearms Training Certification - Various State Agencies or Private Institutions.
- Certified in Homeland Security (CHS) Levels I-III - American Board for Certification in Homeland Security.
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO) – Various POST boards or police associations.
- Police Officer Standards and Training Certificate (POST) - State-specific POST Boards.
- Baton Permit - Various State Police or Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses Certificates, ICS-100 through ICS-400 levels– Federal Emergency Management Agency.
2 Letters of Commendation
I saved a man after a vicious dog attacked him.
I apprehended a dangerous felon in the commission of a crime.
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
City of Riverview
02.2024 - 01.2025
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Village of Hillsdale
03.2023 - 03.2024
Police Corporal
City of Northwoods
03.2018 - 03.2023
Deputy Marshal
City of St. Louis
11.2001 - 03.2018
Police Officer
City of Beverly Hills
04.2001 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Webster University
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