Latara Carey
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a PPO Police Officer at the Chicago Police Department, excelling in criminal investigation and emergency response. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining effective communication. Skilled in report writing and data entry, consistently achieving objectives through proactive problem-solving and strategic planning.
Well-qualified law enforcement professional with POST training and experience as Lieutenant. Proficient in authoring and evaluating reports, utilizing data-driven police strategies and promoting community-focused mentality at all levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ppo Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, to complete job duties.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Dental Assistant
Lawndale dental 360
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Site Supervisor
Kates Detective & Security Agency
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
- Supervised a team of XX construction workers, providing guidance and resolving issues as they arose.
Education
Certification And Dental Assistant - Dental Hygiene
Northwestern
Chicago, IL10-2022
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Emergency response
- Report writing
- Regulatory compliance
- Data entry
- Effective communication
- Equipment operation
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Tactical driving
- Legal compliance
- Crime scene preservation
- Patience and empathy
- Special task forces
- Advanced lethal weapons training
- Crime prevention
- Community relations
- Civil laws
- CPR/First aid certified
- Police reports
- Search and seizure laws
- Investigative skills
- Weapons safety
- Fingerprinting
- Relationship building and management
- Self-defense training
- Crime prevention strategies
- Crime prevention training
- Domestic violence prevention
- Criminal investigations
- Traffic laws
- Defensive driving training
- Case management
- Traffic control
- De-escalation techniques
- Patrol procedures
Certification
- Chicago police basic recruit training 986 hour course in the program completed.
- Illinois law enforcement training and standards board certification.
Timeline
Ppo Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
07.2024 - 03.2025
Dental Assistant
Lawndale dental 360
02.2022 - 06.2024
Site Supervisor
Kates Detective & Security Agency
06.2017 - 06.2024
Certification And Dental Assistant - Dental Hygiene
Northwestern