Ray Hughes
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Mecklenburg County ABC Board
06.2021 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with other law enforcement agencies, resulting in seamless collaboration during joint operations or investigations.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Apprehended suspects by utilizing effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Completed comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response, crisis management, among others for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
Law Enforcement Officer
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
08.1992 - 11.2020
- Strengthened relationships with other law enforcement agencies, resulting in seamless collaboration during joint operations or investigations.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Completed comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response, crisis management, among others for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
- Promoted a positive image of law enforcement officers among youths by engaging them with educational programs on safety awareness at schools or community centers.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Served as a dedicated public servant by upholding the law and protecting citizens, fostering a sense of safety and security within the community.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Maintained order during large-scale events by collaborating with inter-agency partners and coordinating crowd control measures.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Streamlined paperwork processing through accurate documentation of incidents, arrests, and case files.
- Boosted public trust with law enforcement through active engagement in community events and programs.
- Decreased criminal activity in [State] by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
- Contributed to the reduction of drug-related offenses through proactive narcotics investigations and operations.
- Prevented escalation of conflicts by effectively mediating disputes between parties involved in incidents.
- Developed strong partnerships with local businesses to foster cooperation in crime prevention efforts.
- Implemented successful neighborhood watch initiatives that led to increased surveillance, reporting, and deterrence of criminal activity.
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC07.1991
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.1987
Skills
- Community policing
- Effective Communication
- Conflict de-escalation
- Planning and coordination
- Criminal Investigations
- Integrity and Honesty
- Physical Fitness
- Case report writing
- Critical Thinking/Positive Attitude
- Investigative Reports
- Working well with others
- Complete tasks in timely manner
Accomplishments
Police Officer of the Year (School Resource Officer)
Right Moves for Youth Volunteer Officer of the Year Community
Community Citizenship Officer of the Year
Officer of the Year (North State Law Enforcement Officer Association)
Served on the CIT (Crisis Intervention Team)
Inducted into West Mecklenburg High School Hall of Fame
Selected to the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team (1986)
Sports, fitness and spending time with family and friends.
Playing sports and remaining fit have always been apart of my life style. I competed in amateur body building and I was a personal trainer in my earlier years. I was blessed to be a collegiate and professional athlete. When I'm relaxing and away from work, I like spending time with my family and friends which are very important to me.
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Mecklenburg County ABC Board
06.2021 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
08.1992 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
High School Diploma -
West Mecklenburg High School
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