Megan Hercules
Monroe,GA
Summary
Seasoned Police Corporal with a proven track record at Snellville Police Department, adept in criminal investigation and fostering community relations. Excelled in streamlining investigations and enhancing safety, demonstrating critical thinking and multicultural sensitivity. Skilled in courtroom testimony and traffic enforcement, my leadership significantly contributed to successful case resolutions,community trust and positive team engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Corporal
Snellville Police Department
Snellville, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Developed strong interviewing skills that led to obtaining valuable information from suspects and witnesses alike.
- Conducted investigations for various criminal cases, leading to successful resolutions and convictions.
- Performed traffic enforcement duties, promoting safe driving habits within the community while generating revenue through citations issued for violations.
- Investigated stolen property cases and searched residents and property.
- Completed investigations successfully by handling subject, target and witness interviews to verify and corroborate facts.
- Reviewed police reports thoroughly before submission ensuring accuracy of details leading to fewer discrepancies during investigations.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough patrols and responding to incidents promptly.
- Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings and evidence.
- Fostered positive relationships with local community members through regular outreach programs and events.
- Assisted with crime scene processing by collecting evidence meticulously which contributed to solving cases successfully.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on laws regulations which heightened effectiveness in enforcing them within jurisdiction.
- Testified in court proceedings to present evidence and ensure just outcomes for victims of crime.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities during stressful situations providing guidance and support to fellow officers.
- Inspected and assessed weapons and vehicles on regular basis to detect maintenance needs.
Police Officer
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- 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.
Barrow County Emergency Services
911 Dispatch
Winder, GA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
GPSTC
Athens, GA12.2020
Certificate - CMA Phlebotomy
New Horizons Medical Institute
Norcross, GA05.2012
High School -
North Gwinnett High School
Suwanee, GA05.2004
Skills
- Traffic enforcement
- Physical Fitness
- Mental Resilience
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Community policing
- Courtroom Testimony
- Community Relations
- Crime Prevention
- Intelligence Gathering
- Radar speed measurement knowledge
- Laws and ordinances
- Conflict de-escalation
- Workload balancing
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Physical restraint
- Performance Appraisals
- Team Management
- Firearms Training
Certification
Crisis Intervention
Field Training
Interviews and Interrogations
Timeline
Police Corporal
Snellville Police Department
04.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Georgia Gwinnett College
07.2020 - 04.2021
Barrow County Emergency Services
911 Dispatch
09.2018 - 06.2020
Basic Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
GPSTC
Certificate - CMA Phlebotomy
New Horizons Medical Institute
High School -
North Gwinnett High School