Joseph Bates
Gleason,TN
Summary
Accomplished Police Sergeant with extensive experience at Gleason Police Department, excelling in firearms proficiency and team management. Enhanced criminal investigation lead times and improved officer training, showcasing a commitment to community safety and effective law enforcement. Skilled in developing advanced training programs and adept at policy enforcement, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to law enforcement success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Gleason Police Department
Gleason, TN
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Responded to emergency calls for service as needed.
- Improved criminal investigation lead times through enhanced case management and better personnel training.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Attended court hearings related to criminal cases involving subordinate officers.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
Firearms Instructor
Gleason Police Department
Gleason, TN
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Supported other instructors by providing assistance during class sessions or drills when necessary.
- Developed and implemented firearms training programs for law enforcement personnel.
- Assisted with the selection and evaluation of firearms equipment.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Inspected weapons prior to use to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Conducted classroom lectures, practical exercises, and range qualifications.
DUI Instructor
Gleason Police Department
Gleason, TN
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided Enhanced and Advanced Training for Law Enforcement Personnel.
- Able to instruct other officers in the basics and advancements in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
- DUI Instructor #573 with the State of Tennessee.
- The goal is to become a DRE instructor with the State of Tennessee. State of Tennessee.
Education
High School Diploma -
Obion County Central Highschool
Troy, TN05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
P.O.S.T CERTIFICATION
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Personnel supervision
- Firearms proficiency
- Policy enforcement
- Traffic control
- Investigative techniques
- Crime prevention
- Firearms training
- Community policing
- Evidence collection
- Police reports
- First aid administration
- Team management
- De-escalation techniques
- Drug interdiction
- Active shooter training
- Criminal law
- Patrol supervision
- Community patrol
Accomplishments
- ARIDE CERT.
- DUI Instructor CERT.
- SWAT CERT.
- FIREARMS Instructor CERT.
- Criminal Interdiction CERT.
- Less lethal CERT's.
- EVOC CERT.
- Instructor Development CERT.
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Gleason Police Department
10.2019 - 12.2024
Firearms Instructor
Gleason Police Department
10.2019 - 12.2024
DUI Instructor
Gleason Police Department
10.2019 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Obion County Central Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
P.O.S.T CERTIFICATION
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