LAVERN WATSON
NEWBURGH,NY
Summary
Detective focused on improving team operations, closing cases and preventing crimes through organized and effective police work. Trained in weapons, defense and conflict resolution techniques. Dedicated Police Officer with the Port Authority of NY& NJ offering eighteen years of progressive experience and the strong desire to make a positive impact on the community. Decisive and analytical professional with an observant nature, high integrity and extensive knowledge of criminal law. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level call service position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
The Port Authority Of NY & NJ
04.2017 - 07.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- 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.
- Conducted personal, property and event surveillance.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Conducted background investigations for applicants who applied for position of police officer.
Police Officer
The Port Authority Of NY & NJ
07.2002 - 04.2017
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Prevented several persons from committing suicide by jumping from the George Washington Bridge.
Police Officer
NYC Police Department
07.1998 - 07.2002
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Worked Anti -Crime (Plain clothes) on patrol to prevent crimes from being committed.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and became a known presence in the community.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine what course of action to take.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners
Education
Accounting
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHAccounting
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Judicial Procedures Knowledge
- Debriefing Informants
- Preventing Crimes
- Defensive Tactics Training
- Collecting Statements
- Testifying Skills
- Event Surveillance
- Conducting Computer Checks
- Researching Skills
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Investigating Crimes
- Report Preparation
- Locating Individuals
- Firearms Knowledge
- Issuing Bulletins
- Surveillance Operations
- Emergency Situations
- Mobile Surveillance
- Community Safety
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Undercover Operations
- Clearing Casings
- Arresting Individuals
- National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Database
- Attention to Detail
- Speaking
Timeline
Detective
The Port Authority Of NY & NJ
04.2017 - 07.2020
Police Officer
The Port Authority Of NY & NJ
07.2002 - 04.2017
Police Officer
NYC Police Department
07.1998 - 07.2002
Accounting
University of Cincinnati
Accounting
Indiana Institute of Technology
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