Pablo Cooper
Retired Police Sergeant
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Patrol Sergeant with extensive experience at the City of Richmond Police Department, excelling in community policing and crime reduction. Proven skills in investigative techniques and de-escalation, leading teams in high-stakes situations. Committed to developing personnel and enhancing departmental operations through effective communication and training initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
City of Richmond, Police Department
01.2006 - 11.2024
- Actively participate in the Department's community policing and crime reduction efforts.
- Appropriately supervises and participates in the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Supervises or participates in criminal investigations.
- Provides direct supervision in complex cases or situations.
- Supervises and develops assigned personnel.
- Resolves or submits to higher authority, conflicts, problems or disciplinary matters
- Conveys ideas, suggestions, and feedback from subordinates that enhance Department operations, programs or functions.
- Represents management concerns and directives to non-supervisory personnel.
SWAT Supervisor (Team Leader)
Richmond Police Department
05.2007 - 06.2021
- SWAT Sergeant/Team Leader
- Sergeant with supervisory and administrative responsibility for their respective team.
- Direct supervision of tactical Team Members including entry teams, rescue teams, chemical agent teams, DM teams, arrest teams, and inner perimeter teams.
- Responsible for individual tactical assignments.
- Member of the tactical planning team
- Responsible for the implementation of tactical plans and makes essential changes to plans as necessary.
- Responsible for post-operational procedures including accounting for all personnel, equipment, and reporting assignments.
- Participated in tactical debriefings.
- Reported to the SWAT Commander.
Office of Professional Accountability Sergeant
Richmond Police Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Investigated internal and external complaints.
- Investigated workplace threats from city employees.
Personnel and Training Sergeant
Richmond Police Department
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Recruitment and hiring of new Officers, Reserve Officers, dispatchers, civilian support staff and Police cadets.
- Planed testing dates, oral board examinations, and physical agility's test.
- Developed a training plan for all members of RPD.
- Assured high-quality training required to perform law enforcement function in 21st Century for all staff. P.O.S.T requirements for department.
- Created training bulletins regarding RPD policy & procedures, legal updates, Officer safety information, and current trends in the law enforcement profession.
Education
Certificates - Police Academy
Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center
Modesto, CA02-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-1995
Skills
- Field training
- De-escalation techniques
- Investigative skills
- First aid and CPR
- Courtroom testimony
- Interviewing techniques
- Traffic control
- Evidence collection
- Firearms proficiency
- Defensive tactics
- Arrest procedures
- Surveillance operations
- Community policing
Certification
Police Officer Standards and Training Certificates (P.O.S.T)
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Supervisory
- SWAT/SWAT Commander
Timeline
Office of Professional Accountability Sergeant
Richmond Police Department
10.2017 - 08.2019
Personnel and Training Sergeant
Richmond Police Department
02.2013 - 01.2015
SWAT Supervisor (Team Leader)
Richmond Police Department
05.2007 - 06.2021
Patrol Sergeant
City of Richmond, Police Department
01.2006 - 11.2024
Certificates - Police Academy
Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
California State University, Fresno
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