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KELLY WALTON

Savoy,USA

Summary

Law Enforcement Officer with 16 years of experience.

Highly skilled negotiator with strong expertise in conflict resolution and crisis management. Demonstrates exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and quick decision-making abilities. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and delivering impactful results in high-pressure situations. Equipped with interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and calm demeanor essential for effective negotiation and collaboration.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Enforcement Officer

Champaign Police Department
Champaign, IL
02.2014 - Current
  • Frontline responder to domestic violence, mental health crises, and public disturbances.
  • Strengthened police-community relationships through proactive engagement.
  • Enforced local and state laws via patrols, traffic enforcement, and emergency responses.
  • Acting as School Resource Officer, ensuring student and staff safety.
  • Awarded two Lifesaving Commendations for critical incident response.
  • Served as Crisis Intervention Specialist, applying de-escalation and mental health support strategies.

Law Enforcement Officer

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis, MO
07.2010 - 01.2014
  • Provided immediate support to individuals in mental health crises.
  • Utilized active listening and de-escalation to resolve conflicts.
  • Collaborated with healthcare and housing services to assist individuals.
  • Completed risk assessments and safety evaluations.
  • Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and support case resolutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05-2025

No Degree - Architectural Engineering

Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL

Skills

  • Hostage negotiation
  • Community policing
  • Crisis management
  • Conflict resolution expertise
  • Tactical coordination in field operations
  • Incident management coordination
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration
  • Investigative skills

Timeline

Law Enforcement Officer

Champaign Police Department
02.2014 - Current

Law Enforcement Officer

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
07.2010 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Eastern Illinois University

No Degree - Architectural Engineering

Alabama A&M University
KELLY WALTON