LARRY DEAN DARNALL
O’Fallon,IL
Summary
Extensive knowledge of law enforcement and investigation guidelines, rules, and regulations. Demonstrated aptitude for developing new skills. Readily develop rapport with employees, families, and other law enforcement professionals. Relate well to people from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Recognized for excellent training and coaching abilities. Resourceful in completing projects, ability to multitask effectively. Extensive active shooter training. Able to travel at a moment's notice.
Professional law enforcement leader with deep expertise in public safety, community engagement, and crime prevention. Proven track record in strategic planning, crisis management, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Strong focus on building cohesive teams and adapting to evolving challenges, ensuring reliable and effective outcomes. Skilled in conflict resolution, policy development, and ethical decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Germantown Illinois Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Fulfill the role of Chief of Police
- Provide extensive information concerning investigations
- Coordinate investigations with various police department’s
- Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, training, dismissals, resignations, grievances, and other employee related issues
- Oversee the patrol effort of the community to enforce laws and ordinances, detect and prevent crime, and protect life and liberty
- Monitor the apprehension and arrest of law violators
- Prepare and Justify departmental budget by identifying goals, analyzing historical data, preparing financial statements, and planning for capital expenditures
Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Fulfill the role of Deputy Sheriff
- Provide extensive information concerning investigations
- Respond to a variety of calls concerning homicides, suicides, accidents and other calls
- Coordinate investigations with various police department’s
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
Deputy Sheriff
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Fulfill the role of Deputy Sheriff
- Provide Extensive information concerning investigations
- Respond to a variety of calls concerning homicides, suicides, accidents, and other calls involving law enforcement situations
- Coordinate investigations with various police department’s
Deputy Coroner / Death Investigator
St. Clair County Coroner’s Office
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Fulfill the role of Deputy Coroner / Death Investigator
- Complete numerous reports in full detail as required by departmental policy
- Death investigations which included homicides, natural deaths, suspicious deaths and accidental deaths
- Attend autopsies
- Meet with family members concerning the death of loved ones
Chief of Police
Summerfield Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Fulfill the role of Chief of Police
- Complete numerous reports in full detail as required by departmental policy
- Respond to numerous domestic situations involving family members
- Respond to a variety of situations to enforce the laws of the State of Illinois
- Respond to accidents and initiate traffic enforcement as required by the State of Illinois and departmental policy
- Review budget for the Police Department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA01.2015
Associate of Science - Security Management
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA01.2011
Administration of Justice program -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL01.1992
General Studies -
O’Fallon Township High School
01.1989
Skills
- Law enforcement expertise
- Community engagement
- Media relations
- Tactical operations
- Crime scene management
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Certified FireFighter Southwestern Illinois College.
- Certified law enforcement training Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission.
- Certified Death Investigator Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association.
- Certified Death Investigator American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators / St. Louis University.
- Certified Police Academy Graduate Southwestern Illinois College.
- Certified Illinois Police Officer.
- Certified Missouri Class A Peace Officer.
- Certified Tier One 4E Active Killer Instructor.
- CPR Certified.
- Certified Lead Homicide Investigator.
Affiliations
- Member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Belleville, IL.
- Member of the Illinois Coroner’s and Medical Examiner’s Association.
- Member of the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association.
- Former Member O'Fallon, IL Fire Department.
- Member of the O'Fallon Underwater Search and Recovery Team.
Credentials
D-ABMDI
Timeline
Chief of Police
Germantown Illinois Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
Deputy Sheriff
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department
01.2018 - 01.2020
Chief of Police
Summerfield Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2016
Deputy Coroner / Death Investigator
St. Clair County Coroner’s Office
01.2008 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Security Management
Ashworth College
Administration of Justice program -
Southwestern Illinois College
General Studies -
O’Fallon Township High School
- Certified FireFighter Southwestern Illinois College.
- Certified law enforcement training Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission.
- Certified Death Investigator Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association.
- Certified Death Investigator American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators / St. Louis University.
- Certified Police Academy Graduate Southwestern Illinois College.
- Certified Illinois Police Officer.
- Certified Missouri Class A Peace Officer.
- Certified Tier One 4E Active Killer Instructor.
- CPR Certified.
- Certified Lead Homicide Investigator.
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
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