Kenneth Spencer
Hoover
Summary
I have 37 years of law enforcement experience. My goal is to become knowledgeable of every aspect of law enforcement within the University of Alabama Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department. It is also my objective to uphold and promote integrity of the Police Department.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
UAB Police Department
Birmingham, AL
06.2018 - Current
- Hospital Division Commander – 2023 to the present
- Patrol Division Commander – 2019 – 2023
- Special Operation and Housing Division Commander – 2018 to 2019
Officer
University of Alabama in Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
03.2012 - Current
- Patrol areas of the campus and medical center area in the city of Birmingham, to prevent crime and enforce law;
- Respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; direct and reroute traffic around other disruptions; investigate;
- Transport prisoners and appear in court on and off duty to testify as the arresting or investigating officer;
- Incarcerate and search persons taken into custody;
- Oversee and train new officers in the field.
Lieutenant
UAB Police Department
Birmingham, AL
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Hospital / Patrol / Lieutenant – 2016 to 2017
- Hospital Lieutenant – 2017 to 2018
Sergeant
UAB Police Department
Birmingham, AL
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Patrol Division
Interim Sergeant
UAB Police Department
Birmingham, AL
11.2014 - 11.2014
- Patrol Division
Corporal
UAB Police Department
Birmingham, AL
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Patrol Division
Officer
Bessemer Police Department
Bessemer, AL
04.2009 - 03.2012
- Patrol areas in the city of Bessemer to prevent crime and enforce law;
- Respond to calls for assistance and emergencies; direct and reroute traffic around other disruptions; investigate;
- Transport prisoners and appear in court on and off duty to testify as the arresting or investigating officer;
- Incarcerate and search persons taken into custody;
- Oversee and train new officers in the field.
Sergeant Tactical Unit
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Supervisor for the Tactical Unit assigned to VIP Security, SWAT Team and all major special events;
- Supervisor over the Freeway Patrol, which ensures all laws are adhered to and officers are strictly adhered to;
- Supervisor over the Warrant Detail Unit: Ensures officers are following departmental policies and screening warrants accurately; Assigns day-to-day tasks to each team.
SWAT Team Supervisor
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Supervise Snipers;
- Ensure Snipers are efficienc in all specialized units;
- Establish training dates and times for all Sniper training classes;
- Qualify Snipers annually to their assigned weapons;
- Locate Sniper training schools.
Chemical Munitions Supervisor
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Supervise gas personnel;
- Document all use of chemical munitions;
- Establish training for gas personnel to ensure they are proficient in each of their duties;
- Ensure each officer is up-to-date on all chemical deployment and its effects on the public;
- Upgrade training on dispersement of chemicals when required.
Sergeant, East Precinct
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Supervise officers in a specific district within the East Precinct;
- Make day-to-day assignments and ensure they are strictly adhered to;
- Ensures officers are following departmental policies and procedures;
- Assigns day-to-day tasks to each team;
- Supervise personnel assigned to the Airport to ensure T.S.A. guidelines are strictly enforced;
- Inspected vehicle equipment to ensure vehicles are operable and in good working condition;
Officer, Tactical Unit
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
01.1992 - 01.2006
- Serve as a member of the Tactical Unit assigned to VIP Security, SWAT Team, Search and Rescue;
- Patrols the interstate via automobile to enforce laws; respond to calls for assistance and accidents;
- Coordinate and administer the Police Cadet training; Train and provide security for dignitaries;
- Maintains a working knowledge of all traffic laws; enforces traffic laws through the issuance of citations and traffic control device violations.
- Assists on special assignments, such as search and rescue, natural disasters, crowd control and other events.
Officer, South Precinct
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Patrol areas on Birmingham’s Southside to prevent crime and enforce law;
- Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies; directs and reroutes traffic around other disruptions;
- Transports prisoners and appear in court on and off duty to testify as the arresting or investigating officer;
- Incarcerate and search persons taken into custody;
- Oversee and train new officers in the field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA01-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD01-1980
Academic Diploma - undefined
Charles B. Glenn High School
Birmingham, AL01-1979
Skills
- Sniper for City of Birmingham Tactical Unit
- Heavy Machinery Operator
- Radar Instructor
- Commercial Motor Driving (Tactical Command Center/SWAT Bus)
- Special Weapons & Tactics
- Computers
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking ability
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Lifetime Member of Omega Psi Phi Fratrnity Inc.
- Lifetime Member of Grambling State University Alumni
- National Association of Buffalo Soldiers Troopers Motorcycle Club
Certification
- Certified Negotiator Supervisor
- Chemical Munition Supervisor
- Tactical Logistics Supervisor for Presidential & VIP motorcades
- Department of Transportation Inspector/Supervisor
- SWAT Supervisor
- Supervisory & Leadership Skills Course
- United States Department of Energy WHIPP Instructor (Waste Isolation Pilot Plant)
- PPCT Management System Instructor (Pressure Point Control Tactics) -Handcuffing; Defensive Tactics; Baton Instructor
- Remington Police Armorer Instructor
- Alabama Peace Officers Standard & Training Commision Instructor Development
- 81st Regional Support Command United States Army Reserve – JROTC Instructor
- United States Department of Transportation City-wide Inspection Coordinator
- United States Homeland Security Buffer Zone Coordinator
- Birmingham Police Department Academy Traffic Direction Instructor/Coordinator
- Member of Accident Review Committee
- Weapon of Mass Destruction Radiological/Nuclear Awareness Instructor
- Louisiana State University Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education
- Department of Justice Center for Domestic Preparedness
- Rappelling Training
- Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incident First Respondent
- United State Department of Treasury Drug Interdiction Association Program
- Simrad KN/203FAB Night Weapons Course
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Responder Operations Course
- United States Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service Fuel Supply Tank Sampler
- Alabama Criminal Justice Training Cultural Awareness Course
- Weapons of Mass Destruction First Respondent Course Bechtel, Nevada
- United States Department of Justice Center for Domestic Preparedness (COBRA-4)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (Security Detail Team), Mentor & Male Councilor for Young Men’s Association - First Baptist Church Graymont, Volunteer Work at Epic Elementary School, A. H. Parker High School Volunteer Coach, Honorary Junior ROTC Instructor
Timeline
Captain
UAB Police Department
06.2018 - Current
Lieutenant
UAB Police Department
02.2016 - 06.2018
Sergeant
UAB Police Department
11.2014 - 02.2016
Interim Sergeant
UAB Police Department
11.2014 - 11.2014
Corporal
UAB Police Department
06.2013 - 11.2014
Officer
University of Alabama in Birmingham Police Department
03.2012 - Current
Officer
Bessemer Police Department
04.2009 - 03.2012
Sergeant Tactical Unit
Birmingham Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
SWAT Team Supervisor
Birmingham Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
Chemical Munitions Supervisor
Birmingham Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
Sergeant, East Precinct
Birmingham Police Department
08.2006 - 04.2009
Officer, Tactical Unit
Birmingham Police Department
01.1992 - 01.2006
Officer, South Precinct
Birmingham Police Department
01.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Academic Diploma - undefined
Charles B. Glenn High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Grambling State University