Linda Kuehn
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
A highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. Prided on having been recognized for positive interactions within the community, partnerships, and problem-solving capabilities.
An extensive background in the law enforcement field having experience in both patrol and investigative divisions. A member of VBPD Special Investigations as a narcotics detective and as a Special Operations Hit and Run Detective.
Selected to be the Public Affairs Officer from 2016-2022 and played an integral role in the crisis management response during the tragic mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in 2019.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Police Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
1992.09 - 2022.11
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in patrol areas.
- Investigated and reported crimes, traffic accidents issues of public safety concern.
- Conducted suspect and witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Public Affairs Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
2016.02 - 2022.06
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and citizen engagement.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Coordinated press releases and handled press inquiries.
- Used Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Lightroom to create and distribute press releases to media outlets.
- Wrote and distributed Q&A for executives to use in the face of crisis response.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
Security / Intelligence
United States Navy
1988.12 - 1992.09
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Courtroom Testimony
- Community Engagement
- Legal Compliance
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Community Relations
- Interview / Interrogation
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Undercover Operations
- Crisis Intervention and Deescalation
- Report Writing
Certification
- Certified Crisis Intervention Team Instructor 2015-2022
- Mounted Patrol Officer 1998-2016
- Public Affairs Officer 2016-2022,
Timeline
Public Affairs Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
2016.02 - 2022.06
Master Police Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
1992.09 - 2022.11
Security / Intelligence
United States Navy
1988.12 - 1992.09
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
- Certified Crisis Intervention Team Instructor 2015-2022
- Mounted Patrol Officer 1998-2016
- Public Affairs Officer 2016-2022,
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