Robert Hindenlang

1997-2003: I was a state trooper assigned to patrol the roadways of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I was responsible for the assistance of motorists in distress, investigating criminal and traffic offenses. My responsibilities included communicating with diverse citizens under cordial and adversarial conditions. I am required to be professional, respectful, and compassionate while fulfilling my duties.

2003-2005: I was promoted to the rank of Special Agent. I was assigned first to the Insurance Fraud Division where I received training and conducted investigations specific to insurance fraud. I worked with insurance companies SIU investigators and investigated insurance fraud allegations. I conducted investigations that exonerated individuals and also conducted investigations that resulted in the criminal convictions of individuals. This position required the use of computers, Microsoft operating systems, along with other databases. I was also required to verbally interview victims, witnesses, and suspects. I was required to compile the complaints, interviews, and evidence in a report for review and/ or prosecution by the prosecutors office of the jurisdiction of the offense. I was required to testify in court as a witness during the prosecution of cases.

2005: I worked in an undercover capacity in my departments narcotics unit. I was responsible for investigating the sale and distribution of illicit narcotics distribution in an undercover capacity. I was responsible for identifying illegal distributors of narcotics, conduct investigations, and arrest the individuals illegally dispensing and selling narcotics illegally.

2005-current: I have the title of Senior State Trooper. I have the same responsibilities of a lower ranking state trooper with additional responsibilities to management. I am responsible for field training new troopers for a minimum of six to eight weeks, and possibly longer. This field training required daily monitoring and guidance which had to be compiled in weekly written evaluations. I am among the highest in seniority that provides assistance and guidance to less senior troopers as needed.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.

I attended and successfully completed diesel electric student mechanic training at the Norfolk Southern training center in McDonough GA after completing the school I successfully completed the apprenticeship program who lasted over one year to receive my full completion certificate to be a diesel electric locomotive mechanic.

I performed federally mandated safety inspections, diagnosed mechanical problems, and made mechanical repairs to the engine, brakes, and drivetrain of diesel electric locomotives.