Paul Cooper
Maroa,IL
Summary
Experienced police leader with over 25 years of service. My background includes high crime fast paced suburban departments to rural departments with limited assets.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
School Resource Officer
Maroa Police Department
Maroa, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Developed relationships with students to foster trust and encourage open communication regarding concerns.
- Collaborated with educators to address student behavioral issues.
- Monitored school premises using surveillance equipment, ensuring swift response to incidents or emergencies.
Patrol Officer
Maroa Police Department
Maroa, IL
2023 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance and coordinating with emergency services.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for departmental records.
- Provide mentorship and training to new officers.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, IL
2017 - 2022
- Supervised daily patrol operations, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on effective policing techniques and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance officer skills and improve public safety outcomes.
Police Corporal
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, IL
2015 - 2017
- Enforced traffic laws, ensuring compliance and promoting public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Trained junior officers on policies, procedures, and best practices for effective policing.
Police Officer
Lincoln Police Department
Lincoln, IL
2012 - 2015
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal incidents to gather evidence.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance as needed.
Police Corporal
Posen Police Department
Posen, IL
2001 - 2012
- Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and providing immediate assistance.
- Field Training Officer.
- Street Gang Intelligence Officer.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Course
Police Training Institute
Champaign, ILSkills
- School Resource Officer Certification
- Campus Threat Assessment and Management
- Field Training Officer
- Firearms Instructor
- Rifle/Carbine Instructor
- Basic Evidence Technician
- Juvenile Specialist Officer
- Breath Alcohol Testing
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Maroa Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Patrol Officer
Maroa Police Department
2023 - Current
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Lincoln Police Department
2017 - 2022
Police Corporal
Lincoln Police Department
2015 - 2017
Police Officer
Lincoln Police Department
2012 - 2015
Police Corporal
Posen Police Department
2001 - 2012
Basic Law Enforcement Course
Police Training Institute