Ovetta Peete

Educator and retired Chicago Police officer seasoned with leadership, administrative, and community organization experience. Autonomous professional with strong writing skills and exceptionally versed in modern criminal and social theories: all coupled with a lifetime of practical application. A celebrated college professor with key law enforcement partnerships, and a proven performer who flourishes in the academic environment. Accolades include the esteemed Westwood College President’s Award. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Law enforcement veteran with a plethora of responsibilities that ranged from undercover missions, “stings,” “reverse stings,” coordination with state and federal agencies, conducting uniform crime reporting and research, and producing monthly statistics and management reports. Liaison between the 006th District CAPS office local citizens, community leaders, and the District Commander. Incorporated action plans in conjunction with district resources to identify and meet the demands and needs of the Gresham community with proper policing tactics and strategies. Five strong years of teaching higher education: served as the Criminal Justice Organization lead instructor at Westwood College (River Oaks) instructing students in all aspects of criminology to include criminal justice, cultural diversity, crisis intervention, social dynamics, and terrorism and tactics. Lauded by Westwood supervisors and institution staff as “our best instructor,” with consistent superior marks in class participation and positive student feedback. Compassionate Professor offering background in teaching criminal justice courses. Highly educated with expertise delivering meaningful and informative lectures coupled with in-depth understanding of different learning techniques and tools. Maintains accurate and complete records of student progress and development. Accomplished Professor bringing eight years of experience. Talented at identifying interventional methods and creating learning opportunities across differing cultural writing styles. Dedicated and dynamic with passion for driving student progress and learning innovation.

• AWARDS , Westwood College River Oaks Campus 2010 Faculty of the Year Award Westwood College 2010 President’s Award Chicago Police Department Award Numerous City of Chicago Department Honorable mentions