Marisa Chavez
CALUMET CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Portage,IN
20
years of professional experience
Police Sergeant with a background in patrol and community policing, now leading shift operations while supervising approximately 12 officers. Command high-level incidents, prepare case report packets for court, and ensure procedure compliance of the Illinois Criminal Code.
Work History
POLICE SERGEANT
2 Years 11 Months- Lead and motivate approximately 12 Patrol Officers in a shift Watch Commander capacity
- Prepare case report packets for Court processes in accordance with the Illinois Criminal Code
- Command high level active incidents and notify proper chain of command
- Utilize Spillman database to compose statistic reports
OFFICER COMMUNITY POLICING DIVISION
5 Years 1 Month- Facilitated Gang Resistance Education and training (G.R.E.A.T.) class sessions with local elementary, middle, and high school level
- Facilitated community watch meetings with the residents to discuss and relay crime data and solutions
- Represented the police department in numerous community meetings and social events to engage and bridge the gap with residents
- Assisted in the training of school staff in active shooter drills and situations
- Assisted in recruitment and mentorship as a Counselor for the cadets of the Explorer Program
- Organized/assisted community events such as National Night Out, F.O.P. Golf Outing, Santa Run and other fundraising events
- Maintain State Violent/Sex Offender registries for new and existing offenders
PATROL OFFICER
7 Years 11 Months- Patrolled and assisted major incidents in high crime areas within the city
- Learned and engaged with the community to build better relationships and trust
- Deescalate high-stress incidents while maintaining compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code
Education
Master of Public Affairs - Criminal Justice Concentration
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Shift supervision
Incident command
Case report preparation
Criminal code and policy compliance
Patrol operations
Court packet assembly
Manpower management
Report review and approval
MILITARY INVOLVEMENT
United States Marine Corps Reserve 1998-2003 - Served in OIF/OEF 2003-2005
Timeline
POLICE SERGEANT
CALUMET CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
OFFICER COMMUNITY POLICING DIVISION
CALUMET CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2015 - 02.2020Read More
PATROL OFFICER
CALUMET CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2007 - 12.2014Read More
Indiana University Northwest
Master of Public Affairs from Criminal Justice Concentration
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Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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