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Work History
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Rick McSwain

Mystic

Summary

Law enforcement professional with a strong record of productivity and efficiency. Specialized in critical incident response, crime scene management, and community policing, resulting in enhanced service delivery. Proven communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills contribute to successful outcomes in high-pressure situations. Extensive training in conflict resolution and crisis prevention supports effective de-escalation strategies.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Town of Ledyard
Ledyard
01.2008 - Current
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on incidents and arrests conducted.
  • Patrolled designated areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Executed arrests of suspects while adhering to established procedures.
  • Attended training sessions to enhance proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with community members through outreach initiatives.
  • De-escalated active disturbances utilizing compassion and conflict resolution skills.

Police Officer

Town of East Lyme
East Lyme
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

Communications Specialist

United States Naval Submarine Service
Groton
06.1989 - 09.1997
  • Trained junior personnel on proper operation of radios, antennas, and transmission lines.
  • Operated diverse radio equipment including base station, mobile, and portable radios.

Education

Criminal Justice

Police Academy
Meriden, CT
03-2005

Graduated -

RJ Reynolds High School
Winston-Salem, NC
05.1989

Skills

  • Crisis negotiation and intervention
  • School Resource Officer
  • Field training Officer
  • Active shooter response
  • Effective communication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Community outreach
  • Crisis management

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of multiple departmental awards for excellence and professionalism during high stress, dangerous and rapidly evolving incidents.
  • Multi-year recipeint of Mother's Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) award.
  • Member of Departmental Honor Guard.
  • Alert Lockdown Inform Counter and Evacuate (ALICE) Instructor.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Police Officer

Town of Ledyard
01.2008 - Current

Police Officer

Town of East Lyme
01.2005 - 01.2008

Communications Specialist

United States Naval Submarine Service
06.1989 - 09.1997

Criminal Justice

Police Academy

Graduated -

RJ Reynolds High School