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Education
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Personal Information
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Neal Cooley

Madrid,IA

Summary

Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

City of Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA
04.2023 - Current
  • Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.

Police Officer

City of Madrid
Madrid, IA
02.2013 - 04.2023
  • Answered radio calls and served as a first responder to emergency scenes
  • Actively participated in crime prevention practices
  • Patrolled city streets, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure safety and compliance with laws
  • Wrote citations and made arrests when necessary
  • Dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful environment at all times.

Police Officer

City of Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Answered radio calls and served as a first responder to emergency scenes
  • Worked to mediate disturbances
  • Patrolled city streets, neighborhoods, and businesses to ensure safety and compliance with laws
  • Wrote citations and made arrests when necessary
  • Worked with culturally diverse populations and served as a protector of all.

Police Officer

City of Afton
Afton, IA
09.2001 - 05.2004
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.

Education

Law Enforcement

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Johnston, IA
07-2002

High school diploma or GED - High School

East Union High School
Afton, IA
05-1996

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Mediation
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Public Relations
  • Calm under pressure
  • Good time management
  • Conflict Management
  • CCTV
  • Interviewing
  • Security
  • Negotiation
  • Surveillance
  • Legal Research

Certification

First Aid Certification

NCIC Certification

Taser Certification

Firearms Certification

Affiliations

Youth Football Coach

Youth Softball Coach

Personal Information

The gap in my resume was spent working in the sales industry.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Police Officer

City of Newton, Iowa
04.2023 - Current

Police Officer

City of Fort Dodge
05.2017 - 06.2019

Police Officer

City of Madrid
02.2013 - 04.2023

Police Officer

City of Afton
09.2001 - 05.2004

Law Enforcement

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

High school diploma or GED - High School

East Union High School

First Aid Certification

NCIC Certification

Taser Certification

Firearms Certification

Neal Cooley