Michael Welch
Westminster,CO
Summary
Thirty-one years in criminal justice/law enforcement including municipal and state agencies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Police Officer
Golden Police Depatment
Golden, CO
01.1991 - 07.2012
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
State Trooper
State Of Colorado
Estes Park/Loveland/Summit County, Colorado
1979 - 1990
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Talk regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable breath analyzer equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School, Denver, CO
Denver, CO05.1968
Skills
- Ability to identify and comprehend verbal and non-verbal cues and how to respond to these cues
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Refined interviewing and conflict resolution skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to handle work with difficult people in difficult situations
- Analytical thinker
- Commitment to helping people
- Physically and mentally fit
- Strong team member commitment
- Excellent shooting skills (qualify annually)
- Driving skills in all types of situations and weather
Hobbies
- Love traveling,learning and enjoying all about the culture sand customs
- PADI Certified Dive Master with over 3,000 dives
- Love Jeep Off-Roading, member of the Mile High Jeep Club
- Avid reader
Timeline
Retired Police Officer
Golden Police Depatment
01.1991 - 07.2012
State Trooper
State Of Colorado
1979 - 1990
High School Diploma -
West High School, Denver, CO