Karl Lessmann
Seven Hills
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience at The Cleveland Clinic and the City of Cleveland. Excelled in roles requiring mental resilience and investigative techniques, leading to high-profile case resolutions. Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity, enhancing community trust. Achieved significant improvements in training programs and inter-agency collaborations, bolstering public safety efforts.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
The Cleveland Clinic
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on laws regulations which heightened effectiveness in enforcing them within jurisdiction.
- Monitored alarms and security cameras and responded to issues.
- Assisted in the development of new training programs to better prepare officers for the challenges they face on the job.
- Served as acting supervisor when necessary, effectively managing officer assignments and overseeing daily operations.
- Reviewed police reports thoroughly before submission ensuring accuracy of details leading to fewer discrepancies during investigations.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share resources and information, enhancing overall public safety efforts.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities during stressful situations providing guidance and support to fellow officers.
Police Officer
The Cleveland Clinic
02.2020 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check for signs of disturbance.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Real Estate Agent
Howard Hanna
04.2019 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
Police Detective
City Of Cleveland
06.1988 - 09.2018
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Trained junior officers on investigative techniques and best practices, contributing to a more skilled police force.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, supporting effective prosecutorial efforts in court cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Advised patrol officers on proper evidence collection procedures, ensuring the integrity of crime scenes for subsequent investigation by detectives.
Operations Specialist Second Class
US Navy
04.1982 - 05.1988
- Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
- Operated Surface and Air Radar in search of contacts.
- As an Air Intercept Controller was responsible to control various aircraft to designated area/target.
- Maintained navigational charts for accuracy.
- Supervised other enlisted personnel to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained daily logs as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-West Senior High School
Cleveland06-1981
Skills
- Mental resilience
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Courtroom testimony
- Crime prevention
- Evidence collection
- Felony laws proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Interviewing techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Investigative techniques
- Suspect identification
- Laws and ordinances
Timeline
Police Corporal
The Cleveland Clinic
09.2021 - Current
Police Officer
The Cleveland Clinic
02.2020 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Howard Hanna
04.2019 - Current
Police Detective
City Of Cleveland
06.1988 - 09.2018
Operations Specialist Second Class
US Navy
04.1982 - 05.1988
High School Diploma -
Lincoln-West Senior High School
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