Richard Snipes
Wagram,NC
Summary
Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as skilled Lieutenant. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated abilities in meeting coverage requirements and building highly professional team. Methodical Leader with 28 years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Proven skills in Supervision with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Laurinburg Police Department
03.1998 - 07.2023
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in [Location].
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patrol operations.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2010
High School Diploma -
Allen Park, Saint Francis Carbrini High School
Allen Park, MI05.1986
Skills
- Issuing Citations
- Public Safety
- Public Service
- Dispatch Communication
- Report Writing
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Foot Patrolling
- Investigative Reports
- Emergency Management
- Background Investigations
- Witness Interviewing
- Officer Training
- Emergency Response
- Civil and Criminal Law Expertise
- Crime Scene Processing
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Defensive Tactics
- Court Testimony
- First Aid
- Interrogation Techniques
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Public Relations
- Police Patrol Operations
- Decision-Making
- Community-Oriented Policing
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
- Drug Recognition Expert
- SFST Instructor
- Intoximeter EC/IR II Certified
- Lidar
- Radar
- Alcosensor
- CAD Report Writing Program
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Drug Recognition Expert License - NC Department of Health and Human Services
- SFST Instructor Training - 13 years
Golfer and Junior Varsity and Varsity High School Soccer Coach for the Womens Team
I am an avid Golfer in my spare time and I coach the Scotland High School Girls JV and Varsity Soccer Team.
Timeline
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Laurinburg Police Department
03.1998 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Allen Park, Saint Francis Carbrini High School
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