Leticia Bohanan
Ellicott City,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated Police Officer skilled at dealing with the general public and handling high-stress situations and emotionally disturbed persons, including domestic violence and child abuse victims. Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations. Highly experienced Police Officer offering 20 years in diverse law enforcement positions. Natural leader with decisive nature, case management skills and courtroom experience. Expert skills in report writing, Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance in all situations and when interacting with all types of personalities. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with compassion and concern.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
1 Police Plaza, NY
06.2001 - 04.2015
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Notified emergency personnel of particular incidents and accidents requiring medical assistance and aid
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork
- Translated command mandates into actionable policies for officers and detectives
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways
- Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support criminal cases
- Supervised crowds at busy event to prevent injuries
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court
School Safety Agent
New York City Police Department
New York, NY
02.1995 - 06.2001
- Patrolled school property and mitigated risk or reported incidents
- Offered medical assistance when needed
- Operated scanning equipment and metal detectors to identify and confiscate weapons
- Ensured safety of school grounds and surrounding public areas
- Verified school ID and communicated with visitors to ensure only authorized entry
- Adhered to established procedures and policies and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations
- Completed incident reports by recording observations and occurrences and interviewing witnesses for various incidents
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel for escalating crises
- Informed violators of applicable rules and removed unauthorized individuals from premises
- Secured entrances and exits via physical presence and careful monitoring
- Maintained open communication with security team members and building supervisors via radios, telephones, or digital means
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports outlining security activities and specific incidents
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility
- Maintained composure and professionalism while screening visitors during high volume periods
- Employed effective time management when dealing with coordination and accountability around personnel and security assets
- Applied expertise toward preventing criminal actions, vandalism and overall misconduct at school facilities
- Offered every employee, visitor and customer courteous and professional support
- Applied effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of personnel and general public
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues to management when necessary
- Resolved complaints and issues involving both guests and employees
- Monitored premises and recorded all activity in daily officer report for submission at close of shift
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1988
Skills
- Criminal law knowledge
- Safety and security
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Domestic violence prevention
- Relationship building and management
- Report writing
- Exemplifies integrity
- Crime prevention expertise
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Safety improvements
- Traffic control
- Crime prevention
- Court preparation
- Dispatch
Timeline
Police Officer - New York City Police Department
06.2001 - 04.2015
School Safety Agent - New York City Police Department
02.1995 - 06.2001
South Shore High School - High School Diploma,
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