Kara Zagol
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement school security professional with a strong background in enhancing safety protocols and fostering student engagement. Proven track record of implementing programs that significantly improve the security and well-being of students and staff. Expertise in cultivating strong relationships with students and faculty to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. Committed to promoting a culture of safety while empowering students to thrive academically and socially.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
City of Charleston Police Department
Charleston, South Carolina
11.2014 - Current
- Certified School Resource Officer- Certified through SC criminal justice academy.
- Awards: A Departmental Commendation for rendering aid to a seriously injured woman involved in an accident, nominated for a life saving award, a Blue Dot Award for handling the family who suffered a death in a family.
- Promotion: Promoted To Senior Police Officer with the City of Charleston Police Department.
- Training: School Resource Officer Advance Training, Standard Field Sobriety Practitioner Field, Ethics and fair Impartial Police Training, Crisis Intervention advance Training, Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement, Patrol Training Officer training, Conducting Complete Traffic Stops Locating Hidden Compartments, Drug Interdiction Training
K-9 Officer
Perryville Police Department
Perryville, Maryland
05.2008 - 11.2015
- In 2011 was assigned to the K-9 Unit.
- I have completed the New Castle County Police Department K-9 Training and is National certified by The National Police Canine Association.
- I along with K-9 Ziggy are certified in Narcotics, Patrol, and Tracking.
- Police Officer: Responsibilities include daily patrols of the town of Perryville.
- Respond to crimes, traffic and emergency calls.
- Conduct crime scene and accident scene investigations.
- Awards: Received a letter of acknowledgement from my Chief for my actions in apprehending a murder suspect.
- Other duties: Along with my duties as a patrol officer/K-9 officer I am the appointed community relations officer and defensive tactics instructor.
- I have recently put together a recruitment pamphlet.
- Training: Edged Weapons Attack Instructor, Completed 6 months Patrol and Narcotics K-9 advanced Training, Nationally certified in Patrol Tactics and Narcotics Police K-9 training yearly for 5 years, Behavior and Decoy Techniques, Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training: Terrorism Response Tactics, Clandestine Lab advanced Investigations, Residential Crime Prevention Training
Police Officer
University of Pennsylvania Police Department
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Responsibilities include daily patrols of city.
- Respond to crimes, traffic, and emergency calls.
- Conduct crime scene and accident scene investigations along with community relations.
- Training in Active Shooter situations, CPR and First Aid.
- Awards: Received Two Commendation of Merit: Awarded for a highly intelligent and valuable act of police service which demonstrates special initiative and perseverance in the performance of police duties.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast Unversity
Santa Ana, CA09-2024
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina05-2005
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Stress tolerance
- Self-defense tactics instructor
- Community policing
- Youth counseling
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- 2007-Received Two Commendation of Merit: Awarded for a highly intelligent and valuable act of police service which demonstrates special initiative and perseverance in the
performance of police duties. - 2008- received a letter of acknowledgement for my actions in an active shooter situation which lead to the capture of a murder suspect.
- 2015-Received a departmental commendation for my immediate response to a person run over by a car and rendering live saving aid.
- 2019- Awarded the CSI Blue Dot Award for excellent customer service skills
- 2025-Nominated for a Life Saving award for my actions of a teacher having a medical emergency
Timeline
Patrol Officer
City of Charleston Police Department
11.2014 - Current
K-9 Officer
Perryville Police Department
05.2008 - 11.2015
Police Officer
University of Pennsylvania Police Department
07.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Elon University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast Unversity
Activities
- James Island Charter High School, James Island, South Carolina, Assistant Varsity and Goal Keeper Coach, 2017-01, Present, Assistant to the head coach with primary focus on goalkeeping
- Charleston Charter School for Math and Science, Charleston, South Carolina, Assistant Varsity and Goal Keeper Coach, 2016-01, 2017-01, Volunteer coach for the first all women’s soccer team formed at the school, Assistant to the head coach with primary focus on goalkeeping
- Perryville High School, Perryville, Maryland, Assistant Varsity and Goal Keeper Coach, 2013-01, 2015-12, Volunteer Assistant Varsity and goal keeper coach for the Perryville High School women’s soccer team, Responsible for the JV and Varsity goal keepers for both the girls and boys soccer teams
- Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Goal Keeper Coach, 2007-01, 2011-12, Volunteer goal keeper coach for the Conestoga High School women’s soccer team, In charge of the JV A and Varsity goal keepers