Matt Taylor
Defuniak Springs,FL
Summary
I graduated from Edgewood High School, Trenton Ohio in 2006. After graduation I attended the Butler Tech Police Academy in 2007, due to my young age, I was unable to get my certification held. I began working at Meijer's in Loss Prevention. In 2011 I attended Sinclair Community College, where I went through the police academy again. Shortly after graduation my commission was held at the first agency. From there, I explored working for several different law enforcement departments. That's where I gained knowledge and experience as a police officer and K9 handler.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
K-9 Police Officer
DeFuniak Springs Police Department
10.2022 - Current
K9 officer
Patrol details
Reduce crime and narcotics in the community
Boat Mechanic
The Ships Chandler
06.2022 - 10.2022
Police Officer / K9 Handler (Ohio)
Law Enforcement
07.2011 - 04.2022
- K9 Handler
- Performed comprehensive investigations in various cases.
- Maintained accurate records of K9 training sessions, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and ongoing skill development.
- Conducted K9 narcotics detection operations, contributing to a significant reduction in drug-related crimes.
- Assisted in the execution of search warrants by providing specialized K9 services to locate hidden contraband or suspects.
- Assisted in arrest operations for suspects, leading to increased apprehension rates and safer communities.
- Executed controlled narcotics buys through informant collaboration.
- Field training officer
- School resource officer
Loss Prevention
Meijer
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Apprehended shoplifters on sales floor/ CCTV use
- Prosecute and attend court cases
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Alarm checks
- Building and lock inspections
- Securing evidence
- Filing and report writing
Education
Certificate - Middle Management
Northwest Florida State College
DeFuniak Springs, FL12.2024
Certificate - Field Training Officer
Northwest Florida State College
DeFuniak Springs, FL01.2023
Certificate - Law-enforcement
Gulf Coast Criminal Justice Academy
Panama City, FL09.2022
Certificate - Police Academy
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH01.2011
Certificate - Police Academy
Butler Tech Community College
Hamilton, OH01.2007
Diploma - Basic
Edgewood High School
Trenton, OH06.2006
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Narcotics investigation
- Use of confidential informants
Timeline
K-9 Police Officer
DeFuniak Springs Police Department
10.2022 - Current
Boat Mechanic
The Ships Chandler
06.2022 - 10.2022
Police Officer / K9 Handler (Ohio)
Law Enforcement
07.2011 - 04.2022
Loss Prevention
Meijer
01.2007 - 01.2012
Certificate - Middle Management
Northwest Florida State College
Certificate - Field Training Officer
Northwest Florida State College
Certificate - Law-enforcement
Gulf Coast Criminal Justice Academy
Certificate - Police Academy
Sinclair Community College
Certificate - Police Academy
Butler Tech Community College
Diploma - Basic
Edgewood High School
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