Michael Mockeridge

Lieutenant, Patrol Operations

City of Livonia

Livonia, Michigan

08.1999 - Current

Directed and supervised patrol officers in the performance of their duties.
Organized and managed special operations, including traffic enforcement, community events, and crime prevention activities.
Provided guidance to patrol officers on a variety of issues, such as responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, making arrests, and handling evidence.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss current events and operational procedures.
Reviewed police reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to superiors.
Evaluated employee performance through observation and review of work product.
Investigated citizen complaints regarding officer conduct or performance.
Attended court proceedings as required in order to testify or provide information on cases involving police actions or incidents under investigation.
Participated in recruitment efforts for new officers by attending job fairs and speaking at colleges and universities.
Conducted internal affairs investigations into allegations of misconduct by police personnel.
Supervised subordinate personnel during shift assignments ensuring safety protocols were followed.
Drafted written reports summarizing findings from investigations conducted by subordinates.
Analyzed criminal activity trends in order to identify areas that require additional resources or attention.
Provided leadership during critical incident management scenarios including deployment of specialized units such as SWAT teams or hostage negotiators.
Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Organized and implemented weekly training sessions for field staff.
Developed and monitored progress of individual trainees through regular assessment evaluations.
Conducted on-site visits with new employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintained records of all training activities, including attendance, completion status, feedback forms.
Identified potential problems that may arise due to lack of knowledge or experience among trainees prior to their deployment in the field environment.