Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
I received the Above and Beyond Award for attempting to rescue individuals from a submerged car
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Kelly Brown

Akron

Summary

Dedicated Patrol Officer with proven integrity and crisis management skills. Expertise in firearms proficiency and tactics. Passionate instructor and a knowledgeable teacher who cultivates growth of junior officers. Committed to enhancing community safety through effective decision-making and promoting peer support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patrol Officer

Summit Metro Parks
Akron, OH
03.2004 - Current
  • Conducted regular patrols to ensure community safety and enforce local laws.
  • Analyzed crime trends within jurisdiction, adjusting patrol routes for optimal coverage and response times.
  • Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint operations or investigations to ensure efficient communication and teamwork.
  • Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing immediate support and assistance.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to address community concerns and enhance public relations.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports documenting observations and actions taken during patrols.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in law enforcement.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
  • Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
  • Maintained a high level of physical fitness to effectively perform job duties while minimizing risk of injury on duty.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing first aid and support until medical teams arrived.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

Patrol Officer

City of New Franklin
Akron, OH
10.2000 - 03.2004

Through thorough street investigation techniques was able to arrest and incarcerate 2 major drug traffickers possessing 87 kilos of cocaine.

Using proper investigation techniques and knowledge was able to convict and incarcerate a sexual predator.

  • Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
  • Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety during our large 4th of July fireworks celebration.
  • Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
  • Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Conducted regular patrols to ensure community safety and enforce local laws.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in law enforcement.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.

Education

Police Academy -

University of Akron
Akron, OH

ANSI/ACDE Commercial Diver -

Divers Academy of The Eastern Seaboard
Camden, NJ

No Degree - Medical

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Skills

  • Integrity and honesty
  • Stress tolerance
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Physical fitness
  • Critical thinking
  • Public relations
  • First aid
  • Decision-making
  • Weapons training
  • Witness interviews
  • Defensive tactics
  • Officer training

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 87 volunteers on our Bike Patrol
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the continued development of STOMP
  • Documented and assisted in creating a task force dealing with thefts from motor vehicles which led to future developments in a organized crime syndicate known as the Felony Lane Gang.
  • Was appointed by the Chief as a acting supervisor during his deployments.
  • Worked my way through basic certifications in firearms to instructor level in Pistol, Shotgun, Police carbine and Precision Rifle.
  • 2012 Took over as lead Firearms instructor in evenings
  • 2014 Took over as lead Firearms Tactics and Training Instructor
  • 2015 Became the lead shooter in resources management and precision rifle instructor
  • 2025 Became the lead Firearms Instructor

Certification

  • First Aid CPR/ PR Instructor Training - 2007 to current
  • FTO 2008 to 2019
  • 2008 Firearms Pistol Instructor
  • 2009 Police Mountain Bike
  • 2010 Drug ID and NIK certified
  • 2011 Shotgun Instructor
  • 2011 SCSO Advanced Training for Active Shooter
  • 2012 Police Carbine Instructor
  • 2013 Advanced Training in Police Carbine with Pat MacNamara
  • 2014 Precision Rifle Instructor
  • 2017 SCSO Advanced Training with Active Shooter
  • 2018 Active Shooter and Preparing your workplace
  • 2019 Survival Spanish
  • 2025 Advanced Training with Summit County SWAT
  • 2026 ALICE Instructor

Timeline

Patrol Officer

Summit Metro Parks
03.2004 - Current

Patrol Officer

City of New Franklin
10.2000 - 03.2004

Police Academy -

University of Akron

ANSI/ACDE Commercial Diver -

Divers Academy of The Eastern Seaboard

No Degree - Medical

University of Akron

I received the Above and Beyond Award for attempting to rescue individuals from a submerged car

I received a call from Summit County dispatch reference a car that had driven into Summit lake and sank. I responded to the scene and spoke with two witnesses in kayaks who advised they saw the car enter the water at a high rate of speed and rapidly submerge. I removed all of my duty gear and had the kayaker's pull me to the location the vehicle sank in. I dove to the bottom of the lake repeatedly to see if there were any occupants still in the car. I partially penetrated into the cars front seat area and felt around inside the passenger compartment but was unable to find anyone. Akron Fire Department arrived and sent in divers to confirm that there were no occupants and then recovered the vehicle with a tow truck.

Kelly Brown