Joseph K. Beard
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Seasoned professional in law enforcement with 20+ years of service. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in critical incident response, crime scene management, and community policing, which enhance ability to serve and protect effectively. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills while ensuring positive outcomes in high-pressure situations. Exceptional ability in dealing with difficult persons and situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
03.2009 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Police Officer
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
02.2005 - 05.2009
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rockland County Community College
Suffern, NY05-1989
Skills
- Traffic direction
- Emergency planning
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Radar speed measurement
- Data-driven approaches
- Search and seizure laws
- Case management
- Arrest and detention
- Defense and arrest tactics (DAAT)
- Interrogation techniques
- Officer training
- Crime prevention strategies
- Defensive tactics training
- Exceptional problem solver
- Cultural awareness
- Crime prevention training
- Crime reduction
- Investigative skills
- Courtroom testimony
- Emergency management
- Integrity and honesty
- Arrest techniques
- Domestic violence prevention
- Traffic control
- Police reports
- Criminal investigations
- Conflict de-escalation
- De-escalation techniques
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Commendation dated September 10, 2008 for outstanding performance and dedication to the students, faculty and staff of Norfolk State University.
Certificate of Commendation dated 2014 for outstanding police work for apprehending and capture of
a suspect operating a stolen vehicle.
Affiliations
- Hobbies include reading, exercise, cooking, cycling, listening to podcasts and music.
Certification
Yearly in-service training in domestic violence, legal updates, first aid, CPR, crisis and management.
FBI Civil Rights Conference 02/2007
Active Shooter 02/2007
Emotional Survival for Police Officers 06/2010
Cultural Diversity 07/2010
Police Instructor Certification 10/2010
Crisis Intervention Training 2017
References
- Mr. Dennis Ulrich 6025 Eastwood Terrace, Norfolk, Va., 23408 (915) 215-9736
- Mr. Marvin Ridley 264 Dock Street, Portsmouth, Va., 23702 (757) 646-6145
Timeline
Police Officer
Old Dominion University
03.2009 - Current
Police Officer
Norfolk State University
02.2005 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rockland County Community College