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Overview
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Certification
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Kenneth L. Palmer

Hurley

Summary

Experienced law enforcement professional with 17 years comprehensive experience, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork and specialized training. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations. Seeking advancement to Sergeant to lead and contribute to organizational growth and success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Kingston Police Department
03.2014 - Current
  • Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public safety and order.
  • Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and prepare case reports.
  • Collaborated with community groups to enhance neighborhood safety initiatives.
  • Trained and mentored junior officers on effective policing strategies and procedures.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Collaborate with multi-agency operations (e.g. U.S. Marshalls)

Undercover Agent

KEL Executive Services
06.2010 - Current
  • Conducted covert surveillance operations to gather intelligence on criminal activities.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate undercover missions and share critical information.
  • Mitigated risks during operations with thorough planning, risk assessment, and effective teamwork among agents.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate undercover missions.

Correctional Officer

Ulster County Sheriff's Office
01.2009 - 03.2014
  • Supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to facility rules and regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections to maintain safety and security of premises.
  • Implemented conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate tense situations among inmates.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

Education

Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group Police Academy
Kingston
12-2010

Dutchess County Sheriff's Office -

NYS Commission of Correction Academy

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Columbia Greene Community College
Hudson
07-2007

High School Diploma -

Onteora High School
Boiceville, NY
06-2003

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Community engagement
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency management
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Physical fitness
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Courtroom testimony

Accomplishments

  • Precision Sharpshooter/Observer Course (Sniper Certified) 05/2025
  • SWAT Operatior Course 04/2025
  • Patrol Rifle Course 04/2025
  • 24 hour Trailering Operations Certification 09/2023
  • Criminal Debriefing Training 01/2022
  • Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course 07/2022
  • Police Field Training Officer Course 10/2021
  • Breath Analysis Operator Course 11/2013
  • Police Officer Refresher Course 07/2013-02/2014
  • Pre-Employment Basic Training Course 07/2010-12/2010
  • Emergency Medical Services 11/2010
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 10/2010
  • PADI Certified Open Water Scuba Diver 07/2010
  • Basic Training- NYS Commission of Correction 10/2009
  • Basic Course for Peace Officers with Initial Course in Firearms and Deadly Physical Force 10/2009
  • CPR and AED certified (current)

Certification

  • SWAT Operator Course- Top Shot Award 04/2025
  • Silver Merit Citation 12/2023
  • Gold Merit Citation 12/2023
  • Gold Merit Citation 12/2021
  • UCLETG Police Academy- 1st Place Physical Fitness 12/2010

Timeline

Police Officer

Kingston Police Department
03.2014 - Current

Undercover Agent

KEL Executive Services
06.2010 - Current

Correctional Officer

Ulster County Sheriff's Office
01.2009 - 03.2014

Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group Police Academy

Dutchess County Sheriff's Office -

NYS Commission of Correction Academy

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Columbia Greene Community College

High School Diploma -

Onteora High School

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