Joshua Duehning
Dekalb,Illinois
Summary
Focused Deputy Sheriff with 23+ years of experience and knowledge. Expert skills in report writing, evidence handling and conflict resolution. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities.
Dedicated to helping the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office continue their commitment to excellence "To Serve and Protect" the rights of the citizens of DeKalb County, and the State of Illinois, through law enforcement in a professional manner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Patrol Deputy
DeKalb Conunty Sheriff's Office
01.2003 - 08.2013
- Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
- Patrolled assigned district in DeKalb County and observed area for possible criminal activity.
- Investigated and reported incidents in DeKalb County.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol deputies during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths while acting as Deputy in Charge.
- While acting as Deputy in Charge and Field Training Officer, I guided deputies through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Corrections Deputy
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 01.2003
- Inspected facilities and living quarters to verify each met state and federal standards.
- Supervised activities of inmates to maintain order.
- Searched for contraband, weapons and drugs.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
Campus Police Officer
Waubonsee Community College
09.1998 - 05.2000
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Enforced parking rules.
- Performed lock-outs for student's and staff's vehicles.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Control Tactics - Instructor
- Firearms - Instructor
- Ti Simulator - Instructor
Lead Homicide - Certified
Juvenile Officer - Certified
Elder Service Officer - Certified
Crisis Intervention Team - Certified
First Line Supervisor
Field Training Officer from 2009 -2016
Special Operations Team member 2007-2018
Crime Scene Tech from 2016 - Present
Interview and Interrogations
Child Abuse investigation
Trauma Informed Interviewing for Sexual Abuse
Timeline
Detective
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - Current
Patrol Deputy
DeKalb Conunty Sheriff's Office
01.2003 - 08.2013
Corrections Deputy
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 01.2003
Campus Police Officer
Waubonsee Community College
09.1998 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Waubonsee Community College