Michael Jones
Ada,OK
Summary
Seasoned Police Captain with twenty-six years of experience in law enforcement including patrol functions, detective functions, supervisory functions including Detective Sergeant, and currently Detective Captain. Adept at performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures. Diligent in overseeing criminal investigations of Detectives and Detective Sergeants. Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Captain
City Of Ada OK Police Department
09.2022 - Current
- Inspected and oversaw functions of patrol officers, detectives and detective sergeants in relation to criminal investigations.
- Conducted interviews with suspects and retained statements.
- Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety.
- Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
- Led and managed detective unit and developed processes for maintaining evidence and property.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
Detective Sergeant
City Of Ada OK Police Department
03.2014 - 09.2022
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
- Conducted appraisals of unit detectives.
- Generated leads through techniques such as Leads Online database.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
Detective
City Of Ada Police Department
03.2005 - 03.2014
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Police Patrolman
City Of Ada OK Police Department
03.1997 - 03.2005
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Police Patrolman
East Central University
11.1996 - 03.1997
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Education
Continuing Law Enforcement Education And Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Council On Law Enforcement Education And Training
Ada, OKBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Central University
Ada, OK12.1995
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
Ada, OK05.1989
Skills
- Critical Thinking Ability
- Criminal Law
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Personnel Supervision
- Criminal Investigation
- Performance Evaluation
- Effective Communication
- Law Enforcement Knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Leadership Abilities
- Media Relations
- Ethical Conduct
- Internal Affairs
- Public Relations
- Multicultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of seven staff members.
- Achieved multiple felony conviction through effectively helping subordinates with criminal investigations.
- Achieved better Detective Division communication and collaboration through effectively holding and running weekly case review meetings.
- Achieved improved child abuse investigations through effectively helping with the Pontotoc County Multidisciplinary Team.
- Achieved more thorough services for victims of domestic abuse through effectively helping with the Pontotoc County Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT).
- Achieved improved law enforcement knowledge of domestic abuse by strangulation through effectively helping with in state trainings of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies. These trainings consisted of curriculum from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention.
- Achieved better citizen knowledge of neighborhood watch programs through effectively helping with open forum meetings about neighborhood watch programs.
Certification
- Advanced CLEET Law Enforcement Certification
- CLEET Certified Instructor
- CLEET Certified Line Safety Officer (allows the ability to conduct firearms qualification courses of fire)
- Instructor for the Training Institute for Strangulation Prevention
- Expert Witness in the area of Domestic Abuse by Strangulation
- Field Training Officer Program Coordinator Training
- Field Training Officer
- Glock Firearm Armorer
Timeline
Police Captain
City Of Ada OK Police Department
09.2022 - Current
Detective Sergeant
City Of Ada OK Police Department
03.2014 - 09.2022
Detective
City Of Ada Police Department
03.2005 - 03.2014
Police Patrolman
City Of Ada OK Police Department
03.1997 - 03.2005
Police Patrolman
East Central University
11.1996 - 03.1997
Continuing Law Enforcement Education And Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Council On Law Enforcement Education And Training
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Central University
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
- Advanced CLEET Law Enforcement Certification
- CLEET Certified Instructor
- CLEET Certified Line Safety Officer (allows the ability to conduct firearms qualification courses of fire)
- Instructor for the Training Institute for Strangulation Prevention
- Expert Witness in the area of Domestic Abuse by Strangulation
- Field Training Officer Program Coordinator Training
- Field Training Officer
- Glock Firearm Armorer
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