Raymond Cox
Rumford,RI
Summary
Dedicated and experienced police officer with 25 years served and 19 years of SWAT /Training experience, seeking to utilize my skills and expertise in law enforcement to ensure public safety, enforce state law and establish working relationships with coworkers, students and faculty.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector of Technical Services
Warwick Police Department
07.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed the department's firearms, including maintenance, accountability, and inventory control
- Oversaw BCI related evidence collection, including firearms held as evidence or for safe keeping, test fires, ATF eTrace, and NIBIN submissions to RI State Crime Lab to facilitate RI Atty. General with criminal prosecution
- Responsible for multiple budgets totaling half a million dollars annually, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for patrol equipment, bulletproof vests, ammunition, badges and SWAT equipment
- Implemented programs to enhance patrol division capabilities to include bid specs, purchasing, armorer level modifications, installation in patrol cars and officer training on systems for- less lethal shotguns, patrol rifles and gunshot trauma kits
- Efficiently managed Warwick Police Department Range to include facilitating all WPD training, as well as coordinating with multiple federal and local agencies for the use of the facility.
Master SWAT Operator
Warwick Police Department
12.2005 - 06.2024
- Served as a senior SWAT team member for 19 years, participating in high-risk operations and crisis situations
- Sniper Team Leader responsible for the training and employment of a 5-person specialized team
- Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills while serving as a team leader during numerous operations that resulted in successful resolutions without injury or loss of life.
- Executed tactical operations including barricaded subjects, armed suspect apprehensions, narcotics raids and high-risk warrants
- Conducted specialized training in weapons handling and tactics, to include active threat in a school environment
- Collaborated closely with other law enforcement agencies and departments to ensure successful mission outcomes
- Maintained readiness and preparedness for rapid response to critical incidents
- Provided support and backup to patrol officers during dangerous situations
Department Training Officer
Warwick Police Department
06.2002 - 06.2024
- Conducted Departmental trainings and in-services for fellow officers in firearms proficiency, including proper handling, marksmanship, and safety procedures for pistol, Taser, and patrol rifle
- Selected as part of RI Municipal Police Training Academy for it's Patrol Rifle curriculum.
- Provided specialized training in sniper tactics, marksmanship, and observation techniques to both WPD officers and SWAT officers nation wide at Ft. Ethan Allen, VT - during annual sniper school hosted by WPD.
- Developed and implemented training curriculum to ensure officers are proficient and up-to-date with departmental standards - Maintained records of training sessions and documents for POST for all department personnel as well as for SWAT certification every 3 years
- Tactical Training officer assisted in the recruitment,selection and training process for new SWAT officers
Patrol Officer, First Class
Warwick Police Department
06.1999 - 07.2018
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA05.1991
Skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Report Writing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Investigations
- Officer Training
- Traffic Laws
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Inspector of Technical Services
Warwick Police Department
07.2018 - 06.2024
Master SWAT Operator
Warwick Police Department
12.2005 - 06.2024
Department Training Officer
Warwick Police Department
06.2002 - 06.2024
Patrol Officer, First Class
Warwick Police Department
06.1999 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Stonehill College
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