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Overview
Work History
Education
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Training
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Michelle Wright

Salem,UT

Summary

Experienced and dedicated police officer with nearly two decades of municipal law enforcement service. Utah POST Certified with specialized training and distinguished academy achievements. Skilled in patrol, investigations, community policing, crisis intervention, and law enforcement instruction. Seeking to continue public service with the Mapleton Police Department.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board Member

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
04.2025 - Current
  • Provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations to improve the Criminal Justice Program at Utah Valley University.

Adjunct Professor

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and feedback sessions.
  • Prepare, administer and grade exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Facilitate active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.

Police Officer

Salem City
Salem, UT
10.2022 - 06.2025
  • Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in Salem City.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and collected pertinent evidence.
  • Engaged with community members to build trust and enhance public relations.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

Part-time Police Officer

Salem City
Salem, UT
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Enforced laws and regulations within Salem City jurisdiction.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.

Part-time Police Officer

Spanish Fork City
Spanish Fork, UT
07.2014 - 10.2022
  • Enforced laws and regulations within Spanish Fork City jurisdiction.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and investigations.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

Police Officer

Spanish Fork City
Spanish Fork, UT
08.2006 - 07.2014
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
  • Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
  • Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05-2006

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication skills
  • Community relations
  • Investigative skills
  • Decision making

Certification

Utah POST Certification, 2006

Accomplishments

POST Academy: Outstanding Achiever Award, High Academic Award, Director's List, 100% Attendance, Class Leader, Class Graduation Speaker

Training

  • NOVA Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Basic NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers) Training
  • ICAC Bootstrap Academy
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
  • Child Forensic Interviewing

Timeline

Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board Member

Utah Valley University
04.2025 - Current

Police Officer

Salem City
10.2022 - 06.2025

Adjunct Professor

Utah Valley University
01.2022 - Current

Part-time Police Officer

Salem City
04.2019 - 10.2022

Part-time Police Officer

Spanish Fork City
07.2014 - 10.2022

Police Officer

Spanish Fork City
08.2006 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Utah Valley University
Michelle Wright