Kean Allison
Lexington,Oklahoma
Summary
Assistant Chief, providing leadership, project management and direction to achieve long-term strategic goals and objectives. Consistently achieves standardization in processes and service delivery. Directs and coordinates daily operations and oversees fiscal and administrative services. Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant (Assistant Chief)
Lexington Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Established service goals and staffing levels to best serve community
- Spearheaded development of improved training strategies for optimal officer performance
- Oversaw police force of 16 fulltime and reserve officer and established clear policies for policing
- Motivated personnel, developed leaders and built successful department structure to handle changing criminal and civil trends
- Developed strategies for crime prevention and improved public safety and successful emergency response
- Led by example to use community-oriented policing strategies and build trust
- Cultivated strong working relationships with police, general public and court officials
- Represented police department personnel and mission to local community
- Verified officer compliance with standards and worked with department leaders to resolve concerns
- Supported successful court cases by checking evidence and case files and addressing deficiencies
- Met department coverage needs with effective schedules and case assignments
- Prepared strategic news releases for local, state and national news services
- Kept records current with detailed updates to logs, report preparation and regular maintenance
- Verified conformance of facilities, vehicles and equipment with departmental standards
- Maintained staff discipline by enforcing rules and regulations and addressing violations
- Educated team members on updated laws, policies and police techniques.
Police Lieutenant
Lexington Department
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Inspected police personnel and equipment to assess compliance with protocols
- Organized emergency response to serious issues involving active threats, natural disasters, or major criminal incidents
- Attended active crime scenes to back up or oversee front-line officers
- Conducted accident and criminal investigations alongside officers
- Coordinated work of investigators handling criminal cases, collecting evidence and interviewing suspects
- Supervised patrol officers protecting and serving designated public areas
- Prepared detailed reports of shift activities and incidents involving officers under command
- Represented department at community and business meetings
- Kept records current with detailed updates to logs, report preparation and regular maintenance
- Oversaw criminal investigations as head of team of 5 personnel
- Met department coverage needs with effective schedules and case assignments
- Supported successful court cases by checking evidence and case files and addressing deficiencies
- Verified conformance of facilities, vehicles and equipment with departmental standards
- Maintained staff discipline by enforcing rules and regulations and addressing violations
- Educated team members on updated laws, policies and police techniques
- Managed media attention, preparing and giving on-camera or written statements.
Contract Security Officer
B & K Security Services
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Logged security activities and prepared operational reports for management
- De-escalated conflicts using verbal and physical techniques
- Secured multiple building and grounds
- Protected building users by screening vehicles, staff and visitors
- Inspected security systems regularly to identify problems with tampering or general malfunctions
- Watched simultaneous CCTV feeds to proactively identify concerns
- Controlled crowds to prevent dangerous situations
- Offered personal protection to on-site VIPs and executives
- Monitored employees and visitors to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Partnered with local law enforcement to handle criminal investigations and collect evidence for prosecution
- Locked doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings
- Identified security issues with foot patrols of building and grounds
- Checked personal bags and incoming and outgoing shipments with wands, metal detectors and hands-on inspections
- Detained and removed unauthorized personnel from grounds
- Kept management updated on security activities and incidents with detailed daily reports
- Rendered immediate aid in cases of illness or injury and contacted emergency services
- Managed building entrances and exits, manning security stations and preventing unauthorized access
- Observed activities as either in-uniform or plain-clothes security team member
- Detected contraband items with thorough examinations of bags, boxes and personnel.
Police Training Officer
Lexington Police Department
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Developed leadership potential at all ranks with targeted programs
- Delivered results using role-playing, simulations and lectures
- Improved program designs based on requirements gathered from employees and managers
- Strengthened instructor skills and knowledge with careful evaluations
- Built life-long and job-specific skills in employees using special training classes
- Optimized training strategies and controlled costs with help of focus groups and surveys
- Attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Helped reduce crime in local area with patrols based on data-driven community-based policing strategies
- Gathered evidence, documented observations and wrote case reports in support of prosecutions
- Engaged local community with open communication and collaborative approach to crime reduction
- Enforced laws and monitored traffic to protect citizens from criminal acts
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations upon arrival
- Responded to wide range of domestic altercation calls and leveraged training to resolve situations
- Trained and mentored junior officers to share knowledge of techniques and improve performance
- Followed departmental policies and processes for proper suspect apprehension and interrogation
- Conducted and assisted in firearm and weaponry training for departmental personnel
- Took emergency protective action to preserve life or property
- Responded to medical emergencies to render first aid care until arrival of paramedics
- Completed reports on criminal actions for presentation to district attorney for prosecution
- Participated in gathering information about or intervening in criminal activities
- Patrolled neighborhoods to prevent or discover criminal activity
- Conducted traffic enforcement to address motor vehicle violations
- Served warrants and testified in court proceedings as to details of cases or alleged criminal actions
- Engaged in specialized investigative assignments to support forensics and drug and gang task forces
- Confiscated and documented illegal, stolen, or found property
- Established presence at parades, funerals and other public gatherings to maintain order of crowds
- Collected statements from principle persons and eyewitnesses
- Directed and rerouted traffic around the scenes of accidents and other emergencies
- Observed motorists to enforce adherence to traffic safety and laws
- Detected drivers under influence of substances and administered tests to obtain proof of violations
- Responded to dispatch requests for police presence, including accidents, emergency response and complaints of illegal activity
- Supported traffic and criminal case proceedings, providing evidence or testimony
- Protected secured areas against unauthorized persons and criminal activities
- Assisted with special requirements by serving papers, recovering property and executing arrest warrants
- Cited drivers for moving violations, excessive speed and improper cell phone usage
- Enforced motor vehicle and criminal laws, issuing citations and documenting violations
- Responded to emergencies and safeguarded people and property to maintain public order and safety
- Rendered aid to accident victims and individuals
- Maintained security and order within courthouses and grand jury rooms.
Assistant Security Supervisor
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Analyzed and corrected daily operations issues to increase quality of security service delivery
- Visited site locations to assess security team performance and articulate improvement strategies
- Coordinated employee schedules to maintain proper coverage for facility security needs
- Addressed or escalated payroll errors, employee complaints, or other concerns
- Oversaw work of on-site security staff to maintain optimal guest security standards
- Verified correct resources allocation, assessed customer security needs and coordinated manpower to meet demand
- Prepared thorough reports detailing equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Increased employee morale with successful coaching, training and relationship management of direct reports
- Monitored building security and team activities using CCTV and foot patrols
- Developed training and personnel improvement plans to close skill gaps and security holes
- Assessed risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and developed plans to respond to incidents
- Checked property for violations for security policies and regulations, using CCTV and personal patrols to verify conditions
- Identified, investigated and resolved security breaches to return order
- Upheld financial goals with effective budgeting and resource management
- Devised and practiced contingency plans for diverse emergencies and disturbances
- Analyzed and evaluated security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review and assessment
- Assessed validity of medical emergencies, bomb threats and alarms to organize effective responses
- Directed ethical, consistent security operations covering personnel, visitors and assets
- Standardized and updated security procedures based on operational requirements and policy updates
- Coordinated security responses with fire and law enforcement agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03.2024
Associates Degree - Police Science
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma05.2015
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma12.2013
High School Diploma -
Union Baker Education Service District
City Oregon, Island06.2002
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Training coordination
- Schedule management
- Policy Implementation
- Team development
- Task delegation
- Good communication
- Issue troubleshooting
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Budget Development
- Training Coordination
Affiliations
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars Honor Society- University of Phoenix
Additional Information - Honors Awards Certifications
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society- Oklahoma State University
Certification
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Intermediate Police Officer Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Lead
- ASP Defensive Tactics Trainer
- Oklahoma CLEET Field Training Officer
Timeline
Lieutenant (Assistant Chief)
Lexington Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Police Lieutenant
Lexington Department
10.2021 - 12.2022
Contract Security Officer
B & K Security Services
09.2019 - 10.2021
Police Training Officer
Lexington Police Department
03.2015 - 08.2020
Assistant Security Supervisor
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
06.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Associates Degree - Police Science
Oklahoma State University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Union Baker Education Service District
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Intermediate Police Officer Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Lead
- ASP Defensive Tactics Trainer
- Oklahoma CLEET Field Training Officer
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