Rochelle Menard
Depew,NY
Summary
Likable Police Officer with 13 years of experience on the force. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Fulfills duties with desire for justice, peace, safety and good of all citizens. Focused professional with history using sound judgment in difficult and intense situations. Ambitious, hardworking and cited by superiors for outstanding service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Depew Police Department
06.2021 - Current
- Reduced crime rates through effective deployment and management of patrol officers.
- Improved officer performance by conducting regular evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Streamlined communication within the department by establishing clear protocols and procedures.
- Managed personnel scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times and effective response to emergency situations.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives, building positive relationships with local organizations and residents.
- Conducted thorough investigations on high-profile cases, resulting in successful prosecution of offenders.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional growth and encouraging career advancement within the force.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among officers by setting high standards for conduct and performance evaluation systems that rewarded excellence while identifying areas for improvement.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 4 officers and 2 Detectives.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Frequently patrolled routes and talked with business owners and residents.
Police Officer
Depew Police Department
01.2011 - 06.2021
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance to prevent and detect crime.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Answered calls for service from citizens and business owners for assistance in non-emergencies and emergencies.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2004
Skills
- Knowledge of New York State Penal and Vehicle and Traffic Laws
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Evidence Collection Protocols
- Safety and Security
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Crisis Intervention and Deescalation
- Report Writing
- Detail Oriented
- Physical Fitness
- Critical Thinking
- Mental Toughness
- Law Enforcement & Department Peer
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Recognition, 2024, "Above & Beyond Efforts," Responding to a motor vehicle accident while off-duty and remaining with involved motorist until medical help arrived
- International Chief's of Police (IACP) Women's Leadership Institute, Scholarship Award, 2023
- Recipient of local Assemblymember Monica Wallace's Women of Distinction Award, 2023
- Outstanding Service Award, 2021, Identification, Investigation, and Apprehension of suspect involved in a marijuana growing operation
- Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Grant Award, 2019-2020, Research, Reports, and Written Grant Proposal for Police Traffic Services Program
- Certificate of Appreciation, 2015, Apprehension of suspect involved in arson at Healthworks
- Certificate of Recognition, 2013, Identification, Investigation and Apprehension of suspect involved in armed robbery of Noco
- Certificate of Recognition, 2013, Identification, Investigation, and Apprehension of suspect involved in a burglary of a residence
Certification
- IACP Women's Leadership Institute, 2023
- ICISF Group Crisis Intervention, 2022
- ICISF Assisting Individuals in Crisis, 2022
- Instructor Development Course, 2021
- Crisis Intervention Team, 2020
- Field Training Officer, 2018
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Depew Police Department
06.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Depew Police Department
01.2011 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Buffalo State
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Erie Community College
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