Kevin Hughes
CAMDEN WYOMING,DE
Summary
Proactive Constable and Police Officer with extensive experience in emergency response, traffic law enforcement, and community policing. Skilled in critical thinking, defensive tactics, and conflict resolution, with a strong focus on public safety and community engagement. Bringing expertise and dedication to foster safer environments and advance career opportunities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Constable
Capital School District
04.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency calls for service, assessing situations accurately while prioritizing resources accordingly.
- Improved traffic safety by enforcing traffic laws and identifying high-risk areas for increased patrol presence.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular foot and vehicle patrols.
- Strengthened relationships between Constable and students and parents.
- Ensured safety of faculty, staff and students.
- Collaborated with local schools to develop youth outreach programs, promoting positive interactions between youth and law enforcement officers.
Security Officer
Delaware State University, DSU
03.2012 - 04.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Also operated in the capacity of Local Union President (2888)
Police Officer
Salisbury University Police Department
11.2006 - 03.2012
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Police Officer
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MDSkills
- General security
- Critical thinking abilities
- Physical Fitness
- Law Enforcement
- Community policing
- Surveillance techniques
- Defensive Tactics
- Traffic law enforcement
- Excellent conflict resolution abilities
Timeline
Constable
Capital School District
04.2019 - Current
Security Officer
Delaware State University, DSU
03.2012 - 04.2019
Police Officer
Salisbury University Police Department
11.2006 - 03.2012
Police Officer
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES
01.2000 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
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