Kevin Smith
Burleson,TX
Summary
Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting citizens. Utilizes strategic problem-solving and effective communication to handle diverse situations. Track record of building strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
To date, I hold an Advanced Peace Officer Certification and I am on track in year 2025 to obtain a Master Peace Officer Certification.
Total years of service: 12
Total T.C.O.L.E. Training Hours: 3533
Notable completed T.C.O.L.E. training courses:
- Course #387020 Criminal Interview and Interrogation Techniques (C.T.K. Group)
- Course #2227 Vehicle Contraband Training (Desert Snow)
- Course #3407 Highway Drug Interdiction (H.I.T.S.)
- Course #3408 Roadside Interview Techniques / Patrol Activities (H.I.T.S.)
- Course #2222 Firearms Instructor Certification
- Course #1014 Basic Instructor Course
- Course #3301 Basic S.W.A.T. Course (Charlie Mike Enterprises)
- Course #3702 Field Training Officer
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer - Officer in Charge (O.I.C.)
Burleson Police Department
11.2021 - Current
- Hold the current rank of Office in Charge (O.I.C.)
- Conduct supervisor duties such as reviewing arrest and incident reports for approval.
- Apprehend suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
Police Officer - Corporal
Hillsboro Police Department
02.2013 - 10.2021
- Felid Training Officer
- Hillsboro S.W.A.T.
- Served a year in the Traffic Unit.
- Worked with Hillsboro Narcotics Division
- Conducted field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests, and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading the department and establishing operational goals.
- Planned, scheduled, and supervised the work of 4 subordinates.
- Effectively communicated with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to assure complete and efficient investigations.
- Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings, and evidence.
- Worked with the investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to a wide range of criminal issues.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Hill College
Hillsboro, TXSkills
- Criminal Law
- Patrol Procedures
- Crime Trend Analysis
- Interrogation Techniques
- Report Writing
- Arrest Techniques
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Arrest and Detention
- Community Relations
- Intelligence Reports
- Firearms and Weapons
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Evidence Identification
- Evidence Preservation
- Drug Laws Enforcement
- Patrol
- Report writing
- Patience and empathy
- Planning and coordination
- Courtroom testimony
- Risk mitigation
Timeline
Police Officer - Officer in Charge (O.I.C.)
Burleson Police Department
11.2021 - Current
Police Officer - Corporal
Hillsboro Police Department
02.2013 - 10.2021
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Hill College
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