MICHAEL SAWYER
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Police Officer with over 25 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty. Qualified Police Officer offers field experience and advanced leadership skills. Diligent about scene control, fast response and operational excellence. Devoted to building relationships to increase communication between communities and law enforcement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Chatham Township
Chatham, NJ
01.2002 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce, and detect criminal activity, and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances, and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Investigated traffic accidents, complaints, and suspicious activity, and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses, and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court
- Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath
- Liaised between public and police department, strengthening relationships, communications, and trust between neighbors and police.
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Decreased criminal activity in Chatham Township, NJ by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
Senior Dispatcher
Chatham Township
Chatham, NJ
06.1997 - 03.2002
- Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs
- Tracked all changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate
- Kept detailed and updated records of calls in physical and electronic databases
- Managed daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage
- Reviewed routes, daily traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting daily requirements and service needs
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Accounts Receivable
Ewl Mfg
Belleville, NJ
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
- Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
- Performed control and balancing procedures to verify accuracy of drawers.
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Safety Leadership
Capella University
05.2013
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ08.2011
Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lycoming College
01.1994
Skills
- Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
- Court Testimony
- Dispatch Communication
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
- Community Relations
- First Aid
- Criminal Investigations
Accomplishments
- I am currently the Field Training Officer for all new hires, Terminal Access Coordinator responsible as a security liaison between Chatham Township and NJ State Police and the Traffic Safety Officer responsible for identifying and correcting all traffic safety issues
- A member of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Vehicular Homicide Task Force, which is tasked with investigating all fatal motor vehicle accidents within Morris County.
Affiliations
American Society for Industrial Security - ASIS
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Chatham Township
01.2002 - Current
Senior Dispatcher
Chatham Township
06.1997 - 03.2002
Accounts Receivable
Ewl Mfg
06.1995 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - Public Safety Leadership
Capella University
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Elizabeth University
Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lycoming College