Michael JACKSON

• Conducted security assessments of buildings, storage facilities and train stations to report deficiencies and suggest corrective actions.
• Conceptualized social media page for Gary Police department to allow citizens to contact PD directly, achieving higher responses.
• Oversaw departmental operations and increased efficiency 26% to reduce costs for taxpayers and department 40%.
• Recorded, analyzed and gathered intelligence to achieve community safety.
• Arranged conferences and meetings with other law enforcement officers to discuss high-profile criminal cases and unsolved crimes.
• Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
• Managed department grant applications and expense and revenue tracking through RDS Financial and ICJI.
• Organized, reviewed and evaluated work of 170 sworn and non-sworn staff members.
• Analyzed crime data maps, graphs and statistics to develop patrol and crime prevention strategies.
• Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for 17 Administrative employees.
• Supervised 17 administrative team members and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention.

Supervised Officers assigned to the unit, which included scheduling, training and payroll entry and approval, also served as the Fatality Investigator and Crash Reconstructionist

• Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
• Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
• Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
• Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
• Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
• Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading the Gary Police department and establishing operational goals.

Supervised 36 Detectives, issued assignments, reviewed criminal cases, conducted inspections, conducted scheduling and assisted with investigations. responsible for payroll approval and submissions, coordinated with prosecutors to review and approve criminal cases.

• Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings and internal proceedings.
• Performed background investigations for personnel security clearances .
• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented investigative findings.
• Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.

• Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
• Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
• Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
• Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
• Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.

• Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
• Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
• Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.