Mattheu Sayenga
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dedicated police officer with extensive experience in community engagement, conflict de-escalation, and criminal investigations. Proven ability to build trust with diverse populations and mentor junior officers, ensuring high standards of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Baltimore County Police Department
Parkville, MD
05.1995 - 06.2021
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster positive police-community relations.
- Trained new officers on departmental policies and procedures for effective law enforcement practices.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting professional development and adherence to departmental standards.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA05-1993
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
Award
Received the second-highest departmental award, the Silver Star, for valor.
Timeline
Police Officer
Baltimore County Police Department
05.1995 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Moravian University