Larry Linson
West Monroe,LA
Summary
Seasoned investigator with excellent leadership skills, high integrity and analytical approach. Successful working investigations and overseeing work of others. Offering 36 + years of experience in law enforcement.
Overview
79
79
years of professional experience
Work History
Subpoena Server - Court Support
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Monroe, LA
07.2014 - Current
- Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
- Sorted, stamped and deliver wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
Transport Deputy - Court Support
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Monroe, LA
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Transported inmates back and forth from correctional facility to court.
- Traveled to various parishes to pick up/return inmates for court appearance.
- Assisted in security of the courtroom.
Volunteer Chaplain
West Monroe Police Department
West Monroe, LA
02.2014 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to officers.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and hospital visits.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Volunteer Chaplain
Louisiana State Police - Troop F
Monroe, LA
08.2013 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and hospital visits.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Debriefing after critical incidents.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Bi-Vocational Pastor
Highland Park Baptist Church
Monroe, LA
06.2007 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Bi-Vocational Pastor
Edgewood Baptist Church
West Monroe, LA
10.2002 - 10.2006
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Bi-Vocational Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
Jones, LA
08.1997 - 10.2002
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Patrolman/Detective/Sergeant/FTO Supervisor
Monroe Police
Monroe, LA
07.1985 - 03.2014
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Patrolled to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of personnel.
- Enhanced community safety while conducting investigations.
- Managed interrogations for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
- Collaborated with court prosecutors and testified in court in support of cases.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Thoroughly investigated criminal acts and conspiracies.
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath.
Education
General Studies -
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA1993
High School Diploma -
Sam Crow Academy
Oak Grove, LA05.1979
Skills
- Docket management
- Policy analysis
- Court processes
- Creative problem solving
Subpoena Server
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Collecting statements
- Supervising investigations
- Spiritual instruction
- Pastoral counseling
Accomplishments
Awarded "Testimonial Award" by Monroe City Prosecutor's Office/Alvin Sharp, Monroe City Prosecutor on December 5, 1995.
Multiple Letters of Accommodation
Timeline
Subpoena Server - Court Support
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
07.2014 - Current
Transport Deputy - Court Support
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
07.2014 - 07.2016
Volunteer Chaplain
West Monroe Police Department
02.2014 - Current
Volunteer Chaplain
Louisiana State Police - Troop F
08.2013 - Current
Bi-Vocational Pastor
Highland Park Baptist Church
06.2007 - Current
Bi-Vocational Pastor
Edgewood Baptist Church
10.2002 - 10.2006
Bi-Vocational Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
08.1997 - 10.2002
Patrolman/Detective/Sergeant/FTO Supervisor
Monroe Police
07.1985 - 03.2014
General Studies -
Northeast Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Sam Crow Academy