Roderick C. Ward
Chicago,IL
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Services
Chicago Police Department
01.2021 - Current
- Update leads for stolen cars and recovered vehicles
- Assist with checking the status of recovered firearms
- Create all reports for warrants served, firearm recovery, orders of protection, tows and stolen cars.
11th District Tactical Team
Chicago Police Department
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Covert operations, executed warrants, multiple gun and drug arrest.
11th District CAPS Rapid Response Team
Chicago Police Department
01.2017 - 12.2019
- District Tactical Team Surveillance, covert operations, executed warrants, multiple gun and drug arrest.
- Reviewed and evaluated evidence to determine validity and admissibility for court hearings.
- Executed search warrants, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Coordinated criminal investigations with special emphasis on vehicle theft/ car jacking, aggravated battery, and homicide cases.
- Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
- Responded to calls related to DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse, and animal rescue.
- Conducted field sobriety tests and used breathalyzer machines to perform tests.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes which led to recovering a lost child.
Chicago Police Officer Patrol 11th District
Chicago Police Department
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
- Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and testified in courtroom hearings.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court proceedings.
- Responded to civil unrest, search and rescue operations.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and properly handled all equipment, weapons and materials.
- Directed and controlled crowds during civil unrest, parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Wrote and reviewed reports entered into the AIRA database.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2026
Awards -
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, United StatesSkills
- Evidence collection and evaluation
- Legal Compliance
- Patrol procedures
- Multiple gun and drug arrest
- Exceptional problem solver
- Calm under pressure
- Tactical policing
- Covert Operations
- Search and seizure warrants
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Field Services
Chicago Police Department
01.2021 - Current
11th District Tactical Team
Chicago Police Department
01.2019 - 12.2021
11th District CAPS Rapid Response Team
Chicago Police Department
01.2017 - 12.2019
Chicago Police Officer Patrol 11th District
Chicago Police Department
05.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Awards -
Chicago Police Department
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