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Joseph Weston

Law Enforcement
Crab Orchard,KY

Summary

Season Law Enforcement Officer with 26 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures. Patrol , Drug Investigations, Court prepared evidence gathering. Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief of Police

City Of Hustonville
09.2019 - 08.2025
  • Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
  • Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
  • 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.

Patrolman

Garrard County MUnicipal
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • 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.
  • Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.

Assistant Chief of Police

City Of Lancaster
11.2002 - 05.2017
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
  • Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
  • Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
  • Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Education

Associate of Science - Police Studies

DOCJT
EKU Richmond, Kentucky
07.1996

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School, Ky
Wayne County, Kentucky
05.1990

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Team Building
  • Environmental Enforcement

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder


  • Certified Police Officer State of Kentucky

Timeline

Chief of Police

City Of Hustonville
09.2019 - 08.2025

Patrolman

Garrard County MUnicipal
07.2017 - 09.2019

Assistant Chief of Police

City Of Lancaster
11.2002 - 05.2017

Associate of Science - Police Studies

DOCJT

High School Diploma -

Monticello High School, Ky

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