Matthew Fleming
Police Officer
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Waukegan
Waukegan, IL
11.2013 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Major Crime Scene Unit (MCSU) Evidence Technician
Author
Self Employed Writer
Gurnee, IL
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Established informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Performed creative brand messaging, campaigns and creative brainstorming.
- Wrote and published fiction novel"The Dreams" on Amazon.
Police Officer
Village Of Oswego
Oswego, IL
09.2006 - 11.2013
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Awarded most DUI arrests for the patrol division 2010.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- SWAT Team operator who responded for service of high-risk search and arrest warrants; incidents involving barricaded suspects, hostage rescues, or active shooters; crowd control; and other situations requiring resources beyond the capacity of the patrol division.
Maintenance and Security
Shell Oil Products US
Summit, IL
05.2002 - 09.2002
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Assisted in offloading nightly rail cars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 08.2002 - 08.2006
Skills
Safety and security
undefinedTimeline
Author
Self Employed Writer
06.2017 - 09.2017
Police Officer
City Of Waukegan
11.2013 - Current
Police Officer
Village Of Oswego
09.2006 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Western Illinois University
08.2002 - 08.2006
Maintenance and Security
Shell Oil Products US
05.2002 - 09.2002