Katarina DeSchepper

• Elevates departmental performance through strategic implementation of innovative, streamlined processes and policies in community relations and mental health.
• Developed and implements strategic plans to address community concerns, fostering stronger relationships between department and public.
• Negotiates with essential stakeholders for partnerships in crime prevention initiatives, securing resources and support for community programs.
• Conducts thorough background checks and interviews as part of hiring processes for first responders, ensuring a high standard of professionalism within the department.

Projects: Established and manages the department's co-responder program to address community mental health, earning Officer of the Year award in its inaugural year.

• Reduced criminal activity through proactive policing and effective communication with community members.
• Effectively supported suspect apprehension through vigilant observation and immediate incident intervention.
• Enhanced community safety by proactively conducting patrols and effectively responding to urgent calls.
• Completed detailed reports on all incidents encountered during patrol shifts, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up procedures were followed.

• Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Supported re-entry processes for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources, such as job training programs and community-based services.
• Monitored compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to offender supervision and treatment programs.