Lindsay Valdes
Garden City,GA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with solid track record in supervision and field operations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliably adapts to changing needs, leveraging skills in leadership and crisis management to ensure safety and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Garden City Police Department
07.2022 - Current
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for service, assessing situations quickly and acting decisively to protect lives and property.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
Detective Corporal
Garden City Police Department
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities and training to stay current with advances in investigative techniques and legal considerations related to detective work.
- Handled sensitive investigations involving vulnerable populations, demonstrating compassion and professionalism while securing justice for victims.
- Conducted comprehensive crime scene analysis, meticulously collecting and preserving critical evidence for further examination.
Patrol Officer
Garden City Police Department
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12-2023
Skills
- Community policing
- Case report writing
- Investigative skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Officer of the Year 2020
I was voted by my peers during the 2020 year as Officer of the Year
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Garden City Police Department
07.2022 - Current
Detective Corporal
Garden City Police Department
02.2020 - 07.2022
Patrol Officer
Garden City Police Department
07.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Columbus State University
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