Kevin Matson
Kenneth City Police Department
Clearwater,FL
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Focused Individual with almost 30 years of experience in Law Enforcement. Very experienced in dealing with all people of all age and ethnic backgrounds in need of help, advice or other police assistance. Excellent skills in report writing, and conflict resolution. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities.
Work History
Police Sergeant
29 Years 7 Months- Served as Interim Chief of Police on three different Occasions
- Supervised the Police Internal Affairs department
- Supervised the police departments Community Police Officers
- Supervised the police Firearms Instructors
- Served as a Police Field Training Officer
- Served as the police departments night stick training Officer
- Served as a member of the State Child Exploitation Unit
- Retired after almost 30 years
Education
Florida Certified Police Officer - Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science / Criminal Justice
Skills
Criminal Law
Laws and ordinances
Patrol Supervision
Firearms Training
Community Relations
Crime Prevention
Records Maintenance
Performance Appraisals
Policy Enforcement
Calm Under Pressure
Friendly
Positive Attitude
Organization
Decision-Making
Written Communication
Supervision and leadership
Interpersonal Communication
First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- Achieved the position of Interim Police Chief through effectively supervising, training, and having many duties in the police department.
- Served as a Police Sergeant for 24 years of the almost 30 years at the department.
- Completed many police skills and training schools receiving many certificates in many different duties of a police department.
Certification
Certified State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer
Certified Firearms Instructor
Certified Police Internal Affairs Investigator
Various certifications of completion in the training of Police Supervision, Administration, Use of Tasers, Mace, and Police Batons, Conflict resolution, Police Radar, and Police Community Service.
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Kenneth City Police Department
01.1989 - 08.2018Read More
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Science / Criminal Justice
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Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute
Florida Certified Police Officer from Police Academy
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