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Michele Miller

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Dedicated professional law enforcement officer with 24 years of experience. Experienced in handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Successful in building professional teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant, Patrol Operations

Fayetteville Police Department
08.2020 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • 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.
  • Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.

Sergeant of Special Investigations

Fayetteville Police Department
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Sergeant of Administration (Accreditation Manager)

Fayetteville Police Department
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Reviewed accreditation standards and evaluated compliance, identified challenges and proposed solutions.
  • Complied and reviewed regulatory and contractual requirements and accreditation standards to enforce standard policies and procedures.
  • Supported project staff by facilitating compliance project logistics.
  • Communicated relevant project information to superiors and internal stakeholders.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Fayetteville Police Department
12.2014 - 07.2017
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 12 officers.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Developed and implemented methods of reducing crime in community, analyzing crime trends and developing corresponding strategies.
  • Monitored development of new technologies and tactics to improve police department activities.
  • Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.

Detective

Fayetteville Police Department
09.2007 - 12.2014
  • 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.

Patrol Officer

Fayetteville Police Department
12.1999 - 09.2007
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK
12.1998

High School Diploma -

Grove High School
Grove, OK
05.1994

Skills

  • Resource Management
  • Effective Leadership
  • Incident Command
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Decision Making
  • Emergency Management
  • Interpersonal Communication

Accomplishments

    Field Training Officer

    Hostage Negotiator

    Crisis Negotiations Team Leader

    Commander of the Emergency Response Team and Crisis Negotiation Team

Timeline

Lieutenant, Patrol Operations

Fayetteville Police Department
08.2020 - Current

Sergeant of Special Investigations

Fayetteville Police Department
01.2020 - 08.2020

Sergeant of Administration (Accreditation Manager)

Fayetteville Police Department
07.2017 - 01.2020

Police Sergeant, Patrol

Fayetteville Police Department
12.2014 - 07.2017

Detective

Fayetteville Police Department
09.2007 - 12.2014

Patrol Officer

Fayetteville Police Department
12.1999 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Oklahoma Baptist University

High School Diploma -

Grove High School
Michele Miller