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Jonathan Hatton

Newport News,VA

Summary

Police Officer with over 18 years of service enforcing rules and laws for the good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty. Adept at serving public with sense of justice and adherence to strict ethical codes. Have experience working foot beats, crowd control and motor patrol in urban areas. Have been the recipient of awards for going beyond the call of duty. Passionate about work ethic and always try to maintain a safe yet fun working environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a rewarding job. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Master Police Canine Officer

City Of Newport News
Newport News, VA
06.2003 - Current
  • Train and utilize patrol/narcotics canines for the Newport News Police Department
  • Work with multiple jurisdiction throughout Hampton roads, VA to reduce crime and raise quality of life for the citizens.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine course of action.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss ways to reduce crime.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in emergencies.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
  • Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
  • Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
  • Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
  • Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.

Air Force Security Forces

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Dover, DE
10.2001 - 03.2003
  • Protected and transported war detainees to locations for interrogation.
  • Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
  • Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
  • Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
  • Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems utilizing security systems.
  • Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
  • Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.

Air Force Security Forces Airman

United States Air Force Reserve
Dover, DE
07.1998 - 10.2001
  • Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
  • Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
  • Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.


  • Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
  • Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ Sociology

Averett University
Danville, VA
08.2017

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School
Hampton, VA
06.1997

Skills

  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Safety and security
  • Special task forces
  • Evidence collection protocols
  • Criminal laws
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Traffic laws
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Court testimony
  • File and records management
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Crime Prevention
  • Relationship building and management
  • Community-oriented policing
  • Court preparation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Self-defense training
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Surveillance
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Report writing

Accomplishments

    *Served as a member of our Violent Crimes Task Force- as the Canine Officer my primary job was to search vehicle for narcotics and track violent felons if they tried to escape custody.


    *Field Training Officer- Trained Officers after they graduated from the academy to ensure they are ready to work independently.


    *Undercover Certified- work undercover to obtain evidence of crimes including prostitution and narcotics sales.



Certification

CPR/ first Aid Certified

Undercover Certified

AED Certified

Field Training Officer Certified

Radar Certified

Intoxilyzer Certified



Timeline

Master Police Canine Officer

City Of Newport News
06.2003 - Current

Air Force Security Forces

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
10.2001 - 03.2003

Air Force Security Forces Airman

United States Air Force Reserve
07.1998 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ Sociology

Averett University

High School Diploma -

Bethel High School

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