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Matthew Barnett

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Motivated and dependable law enforcement officer with over 10 years of experience and a proven track record as a Police Training Officer (PTO). Known for strong time management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments. Equally effective working independently or as part of a team. Skilled in writing detailed reports, conducting investigations, and mentoring new officers both in the field and at the academy. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability, and public service. Willing to travel for work and be on call as needed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer – Traffic Division, Motorcycle Unit

Colorado Springs Police Department
01.2020 - Current
  • Conduct proactive traffic enforcement, focusing on education and enforcement with the goal to create a safe driving environment and reduce crashes.
  • Respond to traffic complaints reported by citizens.
  • Investigate traffic crashes, including incidents involving commercial vehicles.
  • Certified as a Level One Crash Investigator and conduct in-depth investigations of major and minor collisions.
  • Conduct Level 1 DOT inspections and enforce commercial vehicle safety laws and regulations.
  • Train and mentor new officers as a Police Training Officer (PTO), both in the field and at the Academy.
  • Write detailed reports and provide court testimony as needed.
  • Maintain firearms qualifications and follow current use-of-force standards.

Police Officer – Patrol Division

Colorado Springs Police Department
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Handled a wide range of patrol duties including emergency response, traffic stops, and investigating criminal allegations.
  • Interviewed victims and witnesses, collected evidence, and completed thorough case reports.
  • Collaborated with detectives and other specialized units for follow up investigations.
  • Participated in proactive patrol and community policing efforts.
  • 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.

Police Recruit – Training Academy

Colorado Springs Police Department
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Completed training in traffic law, criminal law, report writing, emergency response, and defensive tactics.
  • Passed POST certification and transitioned into patrol duties.

Community Service Officer

Colorado Springs Police Department
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • Investigated criminal calls for service without suspect info, including theft and property crimes.
  • Helped with traffic direction, minor crashes, and non-emergency calls.
  • Assisted sworn officers at scenes and collected preliminary information and evidence.
  • Built experience working in law enforcement before attending the academy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01-2024

Skills

  • Self motivated
  • Effective teamwork and self-management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Detailed Report writing
  • Effective time management
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Knowledge of criminal law

Affiliations

  • Sworn At-Large Board Member – Police Protective Association, Elected March 2024 – Present
  • Represent sworn officers in organizational matters, contribute to policy discussions, and support labor relations and departmental initiatives.

Certification

  • POST Certified – State of Colorado
  • Level 1 DOT Inspector
  • Firearms Qualified
  • Police Training Officer (PTO)

Timeline

Police Officer – Traffic Division, Motorcycle Unit

Colorado Springs Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Police Officer – Patrol Division

Colorado Springs Police Department
04.2017 - 01.2020

Police Recruit – Training Academy

Colorado Springs Police Department
10.2016 - 04.2017

Community Service Officer

Colorado Springs Police Department
05.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University

Additional Information

  • Willing to travel as needed
  • Available for on-call response
  • Comfortable working independently or with multi-agency teams

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