Octavier Harvey
Washingtonville,NY
Summary
Accomplished NYPD officer with a proven track record in community engagement and criminal investigations. Excelled in conflict de-escalation and relationship building, significantly enhancing public safety and trust. Skilled in report writing and adept at leveraging integrity and honesty to achieve results. Mentored junior officers, underscoring the importance of professionalism in law enforcement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2004 - 09.2023
- 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 diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Truancy Officer-investigate an address cases of chronic absenteeism and truing among students working with family school and community resources to improve attendance.
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School Safety Agent
NYPD
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to school safety matters, staying informed about industry trends and best practices relevant to the role''s responsibilities.
- Evaluated existing security measures regularly, recommending improvements when necessary to enhance overall safety standards within the school premises.
- Maintained detailed incident reports that accurately documented any safety-related occurrences on campus grounds.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for various situations, improving overall preparedness.
- Reduced instances of bullying through proactive intervention strategies, working collaboratively with counseling staff to address underlying issues affecting student interactions.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Psychology
Hostels Community College
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Community Engagement
- Criminal Investigations
- Patience and Empathy
- Cobra threat
- Active Shooter
- Investigated encounters
- Crisis intervention
- Planning and coordination
Timeline
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2004 - 09.2023
School Safety Agent
NYPD
08.2000 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Psychology
Hostels Community College
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