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KEVIN MCPHERSON

Woodlawn,TN

Summary

I am an out of the box thinker and problem solver.

I have vast experience working with People that have diverse backgrounds and opinions.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

Associated Protective Service, Inc
01.2023 - Current
  • Event Security.
  • Personal/Property Protection.
  • Traffic Control for Various Infastructure Projects.

Police Sergeant

City and County of San Francisco
11.2009 - 05.2021
  • EOD K-9 Handler
  • Supervised Police Officers in the Field
  • Approved Officer's Reports and Arrests
  • Trained Officers in Proper Report Writing
  • Trained Officers in Proper Conduct
  • Investigated Officer Use of Force
  • Investigated Officer involved Vehicle Collisions
  • Investigated Officer Conduct
  • Investigated Officer On Duty Injuries
  • Supervised K-9 Unit Officers
  • Conducted Follow Up Investigations
  • Completed Search and Arrest Warrants
  • Testified in Court as Lead Investigator
  • Provided Expert Testimony in Fraudulent Identifications
  • Facilitated Community Meetings/Groups

Appointed Commissioner

City of Oakland Public Safety and Services, Violence Prevention Oversight Commission
04.2015 - 07.2020
  • Nine Member Commission established by the Public Safety and Services Violence Prevention Act of 2014
  • Oversaw budget allocation processes ensuring resource optimization across various entities
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessment and feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement efforts

Police Officer

City and County of San Francisco
09.2000 - 11.2009
  • Patrolled Assigned Sector for Criminal Activity
  • Responded to Calls for Service
  • Conducted Preliminary Investigations of Criminal Activity
  • Operated Marked Police Vehicle
  • Conducted Preliminary Investigations for Traffic Collisions
  • Member of a City Wide Code Enforcement Task Force
  • Presented Information at Community Meetings
  • Placed Individuals Under Arrest
  • Issued Citations for Criminal and Traffic Violations
  • Completed Police Reports
  • Testified in Court
  • Trained New Officer in the Field
  • Coordinated Recruitment Events
  • Presented at Colleges and Universities regarding Careers in Law Enforcement

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
08.1993

Skills

  • Expertise in addressing homelessness
  • Background in addressing mental health challenges
  • Promoting community quality of life
  • Experience with budgets and money allocation
  • Skilled in drafting policies
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Effective Problem solving
  • Team supervision
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Timeline

Security Guard

Associated Protective Service, Inc
01.2023 - Current

Appointed Commissioner

City of Oakland Public Safety and Services, Violence Prevention Oversight Commission
04.2015 - 07.2020

Police Sergeant

City and County of San Francisco
11.2009 - 05.2021

Police Officer

City and County of San Francisco
09.2000 - 11.2009

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Diablo Valley College