Mitchell Buckner
Jefferson City,TN
Summary
Police Officer with over 36 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. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Dandridge Police Department
12.2022 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- 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.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Patrol Deputy/Detective
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases effectively.
- Assisted detectives with complex investigations by helping gather intelligence, analyzing data, and performing surveillance operations as needed.
- Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Mitigated traffic accidents by responding to scenes quickly, assessing the situation, and directing traffic flow to minimize congestion and maintain public safety.
- Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
- Stayed up-to-date on local statutes, ordinances, and relevant case law to ensure accurate enforcement of laws during patrols and investigations.
- Participated in department-wide initiatives aimed at improving officer performance, such as mentoring new recruits or serving on advisory committees.
- Provided backup support for fellow deputies during high-risk situations, ensuring successful outcomes while minimizing risk of injury or property damage.
- Improved response times by efficiently navigating patrol areas using GPS technology and familiarity with local geography.
- Completed detailed reports for each incident handled, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or legal proceedings.
- Conducted regular security checks at businesses and residences within the assigned patrol area to deter potential criminal activity.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and regulations.
- Testified in court proceedings to present accurate information regarding criminal cases, contributing to successful prosecutions.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Corrections Officer/Patrol Deputy/Detective
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
10.1995 - 03.2017
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Improved response times to incidents by optimizing patrol routes.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and reducing incident escalation.
- Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated suspicious activities, leading to prevention of potential crimes.
- Provided testimony in court cases, ensuring successful prosecution of offenders.
- Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to effectively perform job duties while minimizing risk of injury on duty.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Testified effectively in court proceedings as an expert witness, securing convictions in numerous high-profile cases.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Mentored junior detectives, providing guidance on investigative techniques and procedures, resulting in improved performance and career growth.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Police Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
07.1988 - 04.1995
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Education
Jail Academy
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Academy
Knoxville, TN11.1995
Police Academy
Chattanooga Police Department Academy
Chattanooga, TN11.1988
High School Diploma -
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah, TN05.1984
Skills
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Cultural Awareness
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Emergency Response
- Interrogation Techniques
- Integrity and Honesty
- Criminal Investigations
- Police reports
- Case Management
- Traffic direction
- Criminal Law
- Community Engagement
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Relations
- Report Writing
- Officer Training
- Evidence collection protocols
- Courtroom Testimony
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Court preparation
- Suspect interrogation
- Crime scene preservation
- Physical Fitness
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Crime investigation
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Knox County Sheriff’s Office:
Field Training Officer
Selected Officer of the Month 3 times
Selected Detective of the Month 2 times
Field Training Detective
Certification
Tennessee POST Certified since 1988
Additional Training
Gang Identification and Investigation 1997
Law Enforcement Instructor Development 1997
Cult and Gang Violence 1997
FTO Course 1999
Instructor Development School 2001
Handgun and Shotgun Instructor Development School 2001
NRA Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor 2001
Glock Handgun Armorer’s Course 2001
PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor School 2001
Physical Fitness Instructor Development Training 2002
KCSO Basic SWAT School 2002
PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor 2003
FBI Terrorism Training Course 2004
KCSO Street Survival Training 2005
United States Marshals Service Operation Falcon 2005
Regional Counter-drug Training Academy 2005
Gang Investigator Training Conference 2007
Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) Course 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cold Case Seminar 2010
KCSO Leadership Team Building Level I & II 2010
The Alpha Group Criminal Investigation Analysis 2010
Wicklander-Zulawski Criminal Interview and Interrogation Techniques 2011
KCSO Career Survival 2011
KCSO Tactical Firearms Training 2011
KCSO Officer Safety Seminar 2011
IPTM Advanced Homicide Investigation 2011
PATC Death and Homicide School 2012
Pharmaceutical Overdose Death Investigations 2012
Juvenile Homicide and Juvenile Mass Murder 2012
Basic Terrorism Liaison Officer Course 2013
PATC Officer Involved Shooting School 2014
PATC Leadership in Public Service 2014
PATC Practical Kinesic Interview 2015
TBI Human Trafficking 101 2017
Timeline
Police Officer
Dandridge Police Department
12.2022 - Current
Patrol Deputy/Detective
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 05.2021
Corrections Officer/Patrol Deputy/Detective
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
10.1995 - 03.2017
Police Officer
Chattanooga Police Department
07.1988 - 04.1995
Jail Academy
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Academy
Police Academy
Chattanooga Police Department Academy
High School Diploma -
Ooltewah High School
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