Kennon Jarnagin
Independence,MO
Summary
Resourceful Deputy Chief dedicated to maintaining order and public safety. Expertise in developing and administering department budget, evaluating and motivating personnel and establishing goals and objectives for department. Vigilant and candid professional with thirty one years of experience providing protection, security and safety to citizens in Independence, Missouri.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
Independence, Missouri Police Department
Independence, MO
06.2016 - Current
- Organized, reviewed and evaluated work of 296 sworn and non-sworn staff members.
- Recorded, analyzed and gathered intelligence to achieve community safety.
- Analyzed crime data maps, graphs and statistics to develop patrol and crime prevention strategies.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency request information to determine response requirements.
- Arranged conferences and meetings with other law enforcement officers to discuss high-profile criminal cases and unsolved crimes.
- Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
- Recommended and prepared long-range plans for police service programs by developing specific proposals for action on current and future needs.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of seven subordinates.
Police Major
Independence, Missouri Police DepartmentI
Independence, MO
10.2008 - 06.2016
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
Police Captain
Independence, Missouri Police Department
Independence, MO
06.2004 - 10.2008
- Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
- Monitored performance of employees and established police requirements.
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
- Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
- Examined personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training.
- Led and managed detective unit and developed processes for maintaining evidence and property.
- Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
Police Sergeant
Independence, Missouri Police Department
Independence, MO
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
Police Officer
Independence, Missouri Police Department
Independence, MO
09.1990 - 01.2001
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Education
No Degree - Executive Leadership
FBI Academy
Quantico, VANo Degree - Police Executive Leadership
Northwestern University School of Police Command
Lees Summit, MOMaster of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, Mo05.1990
Skills
- Corrective action plans
- Community Relations
- Officer training
- Internal investigations
- Budget Management
- Police management
- Law enforcement programs
- Staff Development
- Policy Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Interagency cooperation
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Independence, Missouri Police Department
06.2016 - Current
Police Major
Independence, Missouri Police DepartmentI
10.2008 - 06.2016
Police Captain
Independence, Missouri Police Department
06.2004 - 10.2008
Police Sergeant
Independence, Missouri Police Department
01.2001 - 06.2004
Police Officer
Independence, Missouri Police Department
09.1990 - 01.2001
No Degree - Executive Leadership
FBI Academy
No Degree - Police Executive Leadership
Northwestern University School of Police Command
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Missouri State University
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