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Michael Bulanda

McHenry,IL

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Fox Lake Police Department, excelling in community engagement and conflict de-escalation. Proven track record in criminal investigations and emergency management, enhancing public safety through sound judgment and integrity. Skilled in report writing and advanced crash investigation, fostering trust within the community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Fox Lake Police Department
09.2022 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with the population, building trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered Calls for Service to assist citizens, and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing crash rates.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Community Service Officer

Fox Lake Police Department
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in enforcing local ordinances such as noise complaints or animal control issues, liaising with appropriate authorities when necessary.
  • Contributed to the reduction of traffic accidents through diligent parking enforcement and monitoring of roadways.
  • Promoted positive community relations by attending various events as a representative of the police department.
  • Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.

Technician

Spraytech
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Installed Truck Accessories
  • Sprayed bed liners
  • Sprayed undercoats
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

Mechanic

Firestone Auto Care
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.

Education

General Education

McHenry Community High School-West Campus
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry IL, 60050
05-2019

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Community engagement
  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency management
  • Criminal law

Certification

  • Basic Law Enforcement Certification (12/2022)
  • Sexual Assault Investigator-16 hour (06/2023)
  • ARIDE (09/2024)
  • CIT (01/2025)
  • Crash Investigation 1-NUCPS (03/2025)
  • Crash Investigation 2-NUCPS (03/2025)

Timeline

Police Officer

Fox Lake Police Department
09.2022 - Current

Community Service Officer

Fox Lake Police Department
06.2021 - 09.2022

Technician

Spraytech
09.2020 - 06.2021

Mechanic

Firestone Auto Care
10.2019 - 09.2020

General Education

McHenry Community High School-West Campus

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