Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Volunteering for Animal Rescues and Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising
Timeline

Larryn Lewis

Police Officer/Detective (Retired)
Kansas City,Missouri

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time/full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure fulfilling position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Retiree

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2019 - Current

Social Services Specialist

MO Department Of Health And Senior Services
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Gathered information from mental and physical health and educational records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
  • Used evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing to create individualized service plans.
  • Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services to clients.
  • Administered mental health screenings to clients to determine criteria for mental illness.
  • Identified community resources to support clients.
  • Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting clients in acquiring needed aid.
  • Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention, guidance and supportive counseling to clients.

Police Officer/Patrolman

Kansas CIty Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2011 - 08.2019
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.

School Resource Officer

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
08.2004 - 05.2011
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
  • Conducted school security inspections.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.

Internal Affairs Unit/Detective

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2003 - 08.2004
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
  • Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in detective unit.

Street Narcotics Unit/Undercover Detective

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2001 - 06.2003
  • Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
  • Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes such as murder and robbery.
  • Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
  • Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
  • Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
  • Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.

Robbery Unit Detective

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City , Missouri
01.1999 - 09.2001
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.

Police Officer/Police Patrolman

Kansa City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
06.1994 - 01.1999
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Police Dispatcher/911 Calltaker

Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Kansas City, Missouri
10.1992 - 06.1994
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winnetonka High School, Kansas City Missouri
09.1985 - 05.1989

Skills

Consistently meet goals

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Additional Information

Community Interaction Team (CIT) regarding youth, adult and veteran consumers

Graduate of Reid School of Interview and Interrogation



Volunteering for Animal Rescues and Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising

Volunteering with Kansas City Pet Resource Center and Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

Fundraising and support for breast cancer awareness.

Timeline

Social Services Specialist - MO Department Of Health And Senior Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Retiree - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
08.2019 - Current
Police Officer/Patrolman - Kansas CIty Missouri Police Department
05.2011 - 08.2019
School Resource Officer - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
08.2004 - 05.2011
Internal Affairs Unit/Detective - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
09.2003 - 08.2004
Street Narcotics Unit/Undercover Detective - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
09.2001 - 06.2003
Robbery Unit Detective - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
01.1999 - 09.2001
Police Officer/Police Patrolman - Kansa City Missouri Police Department
06.1994 - 01.1999
Police Dispatcher/911 Calltaker - Kansas City Missouri Police Department
10.1992 - 06.1994
Winnetonka High School - High School Diploma,
09.1985 - 05.1989

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