Melissa Hinkle

• Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with departmental policies.
• Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and deploying appropriate resources.
• Implemented community outreach initiatives, fostering positive relationships with residents.
• Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on procedures and best practices in policing.
• Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.

* Police Cadet (Paid Internship)

• Police Recruit (Sponsored through the Police Academy)
• Police Officer assigned to Patrol

* Patrol Officer

* School Resource Officer - Liaison between the Novato Unified School District and the Novato Police Department. Worked with the youth and community within the school district . Provided training for school staff and the community.

* Child Abuse Investigator - Conducted forensic interviews with victims of physical and sexual abuse. Completed criminal investigations.

• Supervised patrol operations, ensuring community safety and adherence to laws.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities during stressful situations providing guidance and support to fellow officers.