Margaret Deal
New Smyrna Beach
Summary
Dynamic Police Corporal with proven expertise in crime prevention and community policing. Skilled in conflict de-escalation and effective communication. Committed to fostering positive community relationships and enhancing public safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
City of New Smyrna Beach
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support cases.
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing their skills in law enforcement practices and community engagement.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote safety initiatives and foster positive relationships within the community.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and inventory management, ensuring readiness of resources for operational effectiveness.
- Managed conflict resolution during high-pressure situations, maintaining calm and ensuring officer and civilian safety.
- Mentored junior officers in best practices for law enforcement, contributing to professional development and team cohesion.
- Conducted investigations for various criminal cases, leading to successful resolutions and convictions.
- Completed background investigations and arrests for violations of various laws.
- Reviewed police reports thoroughly before submission ensuring accuracy of details leading to fewer discrepancies during investigations.
- Fostered positive relationships with local community members through regular outreach programs and events.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities during stressful situations providing guidance and support to fellow officers.
- Improved police response time through efficient coordination with fellow officers and dispatchers.
- Developed strong interviewing skills that led to obtaining valuable information from suspects and witnesses alike.
- Provided support during emergency situations such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks, ensuring public safety and order.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Timberlane Regional High School
Plaistow, NHSkills
- Traffic enforcement
- Community policing
- Crime prevention
- Criminal investigation
- Attention to detail techniques
- Evidence collection
- Interviewing techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Search and seizure skills
- Radar speed measurement
- Firearms proficiency
- Firearms training
- Active shooter training
- Defensive tactics
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Conflict de-escalation
- De-escalation techniques
- Community relations
- Intelligence gathering
- Emergency response
- Emergency management
- First aid and CPR
- Public safety
- Personnel supervision
- Resource allocation
- Traffic control
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Community policing
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Computer-aided dispatch
- Stress management
- Surveillance
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Fitness training
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Surveillance
- Public safety
- Emergency management
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Autism Training - 3/2026
- CPR Training - 3/2026
Timeline
Police Corporal
City of New Smyrna Beach
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Timberlane Regional High School
Medal Of Valor
Myself and two other officers were involved in a shooting on my 12th day on the job. Which I had no prior experience. We were awarded through the city as well a the county.