Kimberly T. Bell
Law Enforcement
Towson,MD
Summary
Police Officer versed in dealing with a wide range of difficult situations with a level head and calm disposition. Quick thinking Police Officer skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under extreme pressure. Insightful Police Officer focused on the larger picture of creating a safer city for everyone. Strong background in criminal justice. Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors, as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that a willingness to learn and an emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Maryland Capitol Police
Baltimore, MD
2016.Aug - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
CID Detective
DGS/MCP
Baltimore, MD
09.2015 - 08.2016
Conduct Internal InvestigationsConduct Background Investigations New HiresReview Incident ReportsConduct Criminal InvestigationsPrepare Documents for CourtConduct Special Investigations
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
Police Officer II
DGS/MCP
Baltimore, MD
01.2002 - 09.2015
Gathered preliminary investigative information as a first responder to crime scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities. Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness. Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed. Served active warrants and subpoenas. Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports. Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
Police Officer
Baltimore City School Police
Baltimore, MD
04.2000 - 01.2002
Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities. Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness. Liaised with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders. Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed. Served active warrants and subpoenas. Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms. Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports. Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
Correctional Officer II
Maryland Division of Corrections
Jessup, MD
05.1991 - 10.1996
Maintained correct physical head count at all times. Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates. Enforced resident behavior management system and wrote incident reports for infractions. Escorted prisoners to court appearances in a timely fashion. Maintained daily logs of shift activity. Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times. Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities. Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed. Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband. Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts. Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings. Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates. Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals. Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sojourner Douglass College
1998
Skills
- Patrol procedures
- Crime prevention training
- Sex crimes training
- Extensive gang knowledge
- Calm under pressure
- Felony laws knowledge
- CID Detective
- LEOBR Certified
- PREA Certified
- Background Investigator
- Certified Instructor
- Safety and security
- Witness interviews
- Public disturbance investigation
- File and records management
- Public relations understanding
- Cultural Awareness
- Clerical Support
Accomplishments
Trained over 10 new officers as an unofficial Field Training Officer (FTO).
Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Maryland Capitol Police
2016.Aug - Current
CID Detective
DGS/MCP
09.2015 - 08.2016
Police Officer II
DGS/MCP
01.2002 - 09.2015
Police Officer
Baltimore City School Police
04.2000 - 01.2002
Correctional Officer II
Maryland Division of Corrections
05.1991 - 10.1996
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Sojourner Douglass College