Matthew Verhulst
Riverside,California
Summary
Well-rounded Police Detective Corporal with leadership abilities and talents in POBR, team building, problem solving, secession planning, emergency management and public relations. Approachable and adaptable with dedication to assistance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Corporal
California State University, Fullerton
01.2019 - Current
- Assigned to Orange County Sheriff's Department's Regional Narcotics Suppression Program (RNSP).
- 01/2019-08/2021- Assigned as a Detective on an RNSP Surveillance team. As a Detective, the team Sergeant would assign narcotic related cases to be worked. This entailed prioritizing cases, working the cases from the beginning phase to prosecution, directing other team personnel, preparing and executing search warrants, contacting and working with outside agencies and preparing reports. Collected evidence and preserved its integrity at all times while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- 09/2021-03/2023- Assigned as a Team Leader/ Detective on an RNSP Surveillance team. Worked as a Detective in the above description in addition to supervising the team in the Sergeant's absence, training new team members, running the day to day operations of the team in conjuction with the team Sergeant.
- 04/2023-Present- Assigned as a fixed-wing Pilot/Observer in RNSP's Air Unit. I'm one of four pilots/observers that operate 2 fixed-wing airplanes outfitted with surveillance cameras. Each aircraft requires one pilot and one observer operating the camera. Each of us are cross trained to work as the pilot and observer and will alternate weekly in both positions. The Air Unit assists the Surveillance teams with conducting surveillance operations from the airplane when the team can't safely perform the surveillance from the ground.
Police Officer
California State University, Fullerton
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Assigned to Patrol.
- Patrolled the CSU Fullerton Campus and an approximate 1 mile radius.
- Answered emergency calls for help from the campus community.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Police Officer
Colton Police Department
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Police Officer
California State University, San Bernardino
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Acting Sergeant from 01/2016-07/2016. Worked as the Watch Commander on a weekend graveyard shift. Supervised police officers, community service officers, parking officers, and dispatchers.
- Field Training Officer. Trained new Police Officers.
- Police Motor Officer.
- Patrolled the CSU San Bernardino Campus and an approximate 1 mile radius.
- 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.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Police Officer
California State University, Northridge
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Police Motor Officer. Patrolled campus and surrounding areas on a Police motorcycle.
- Patrolled campus and an approximate 1 mile radius.
- Answered calls for service from the campus community.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA01.2017
Skills
- Community Relations
- Effective Communication
- Intelligence Gathering
- Interviewing Techniques
- Community Policing
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ethical Conduct
- Problem Solving
- Leadership Abilities
- Evidence Collection
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- I was responsible for several cases that required collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). One of these cases lasted 13 months and resulted in several arrests and the seizure of over 4,000 lbs of narcotics.
Certification
- Advanced POST Certificate
- Police Motorcycle Certificate
- Advanced Traffic Collision Certificate
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Field Training Officer
- Class A Driver's license
- Less Lethal Instructor
Timeline
Police Corporal
California State University, Fullerton
01.2019 - Current
Police Officer
California State University, Fullerton
12.2016 - 12.2018
Police Officer
Colton Police Department
07.2016 - 12.2016
Police Officer
California State University, San Bernardino
08.2012 - 06.2016
Police Officer
California State University, Northridge
05.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
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