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Michael Bolton

Canton

Summary

Focused Police Sergeant promotes 8 years and 6 months history of executing complex and critical tasks. Thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments with exceptional critical thinking skills and swift threat mitigation abilities. Diligent professional with proficiency in report writing and patrol functions. Capable of working in challenging environments. Excited about professional growth and new opportunity within the law enforcement career.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Wayne Police Department
11.2016 - Current
  • Enforce the laws of the State of Michigan and the ordinances of the City of Wayne.
  • Conduct traffic stops, issue citations/verbal warnings, initiate arrests, conduct follow-up, supervise patrol officers
  • Crime prevention and community policing.
  • Field Training Officer 10/2019 - Present
  • Detective from 04/26/2022 - 09/2023
  • Acting Patrol Sergeant - 03/2024 - 08/2024
  • Patrol Sergeant - 08/2024 - Present


Police Officer

Westland Police Department
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Enforce the laws of the State of Michigan and the ordinances of the City of Westland.
  • Conduct traffic stops, issue citations/verbal warnings, initiate arrests.
  • Crime prevention and community policing.
  • Police Service Aide - 02/15/2015 - 11/2016

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

Criminal Justice

Wayne County Regional Police Academy
Livonia, MI

Skills

  • Courtroom testimony
  • Crime reduction
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Criminal investigations
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Legal compliance
  • Officer training
  • Accident scene management

Certification

  • Defensive Tactics and Taser - Wayne PD, February 2017.
  • RADAR/LIDAR Speed Measurement - Wayne PD, March 2017
  • First Aid CPR AED - Wayne PD, May 2017
  • Patrol Rifle - Camp Grayling, September 2019
  • Field Training Officer - Brighton Police Department, October 2019
  • Group Crisis Intervention/Peer Support Team - UMBC Training Center, January 2020
  • Critical Incident to Stress Management Enhancement/Peer Support - Hegira Health Offices, February 2020
  • Question, Persuade, Refer (Mental Health Training) - QPR Institute, March 2021
  • Critical Incident Team - Livonia, May 2021
  • The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Positive Persuasion - Online, August 2021
  • Symptoms of Mental Illness in Law Enforcement (SMILE) - Oakland Police Academy, March 2022
  • Background Investigations for Police Applicants - Green Oak Township PD, June 2022
  • Drone System Flight Training - Wayne PD, October 2022
  • Accreditation Manager - Okemos, March 2023
  • First Line Supervision - Washtenaw Community College, December 2024

Accomplishments

  • Chief's Commendation - Armed Robbery, 2017
  • Meritorious Service Award - Homicide, 2018
  • Chief's Commendation - CSC 1st Degree, 2018
  • Police Officer of the Year, 2019
  • MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), 2019
  • Commendation - CCW, 2019
  • Commendation - B&E, 2019
  • Chief's Commendation - Recovered Stolen Vehicle, 2019
  • Chief's Commendation - Assault with Intent to Murder, 2019
  • Chief's Commendation - Flee & Elude / CCW / Possession of Controlled Substance, 2020
  • Commendation - Double Homicide, 2022
  • Commendation - Assault with Intent to Murder, 2023
  • Commendation - B&E, 2024

Timeline

Police Officer

Westland Police Department
08.2018 - 11.2018

Police Officer

Wayne Police Department
11.2016 - Current

Criminal Justice

Wayne County Regional Police Academy

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Criminal Justice

Schoolcraft College

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