Lorrie Hennesy
Bartlesville,OK
Summary
At the City of Pawhuska, I excelled as Chief of Police, enhancing community trust through innovative policing initiatives and effective social media use. My leadership fostered significant improvements in school safety and mental health response, showcasing my law enforcement expertise and adept community engagement.
Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Diligent Peace Officer with proven track record in law enforcement leadership. Successfully managed teams and complex operations, ensuring public safety and community trust. Demonstrated strategic planning and crisis management skills.
Officer with 6 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
City of Pawhuska
01.2020 - 09.2024
- Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates.
- Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to enhance regional security and information sharing capabilities.
- Promoted transparency and accountability with the implementation of body-worn cameras and regular reporting to the public.
- Created partnerships with local schools to implement anti-bullying programs addressing both physical altercations as well as cyberbullying incidents effectively.
- Established a mental health response team, improving outcomes for individuals in crisis situations while reducing potential risks to officers on scene.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Police Officer
City of Pawhuska
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pawhuska High School
Pawhuska, OKNo Degree -
Roger State University
Bartlesville, OKSkills
- Law enforcement expertise
- Media relations
- Community engagement
- Tactical operations
- School safety
- Conflict de-escalation
- Community relations
- Records maintenance
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- Taser X26/X2 Instructor Certification - Axon Enterprises, Inc.
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO) – Various POST boards or police associations.
- Law Enforcement Instructor Certification - various state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Crisis Intervention Team Training Certificate - National Alliance on Mental Illness or other approved organizations.
- Breath Analysis Operator Certification – Various state Departments of Transportation or Health Services.
- School Resource Officer Certifications Course– National Association of School Resource Officers.
- ICAC Tulsa Police Department 06/2023
Timeline
Chief of Police
City of Pawhuska
01.2020 - 09.2024
Police Officer
City of Pawhuska
05.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Pawhuska High School
No Degree -
Roger State University
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