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Ronald Buckley

Estero,Florida

Summary

Experienced law enforcement professional with 26+ years as a Detective Sergeant and Patrol Supervisor. Proficient in detailed report writing, investigations, interviewing, crime scene processing, and time management. Skilled in handling diverse cases, from simple assaults to major homicides. Possesses strong leadership and communication abilities as an attentive Patrol Supervisor. Provides guidance and direction to sworn and non-sworn employees, serving as a role model while enforcing agency policies and maintaining a safe and professional community environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Protection

The North Group Defense
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Private contractor providing armed security to corporate executives, politicians, government agents and high-profile clients. Venues included businesses, rallies, arenas and areas open to the public.
  • Position also included responding to corporate employee threats and proactive theft details.

Cargo Support Specialist

Shadow Freight Security
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • The position consisted of two armed cargo support officers driving to the COVID-19 vaccination manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids Michigan and escorting a tractor-trailer full of products non-stop to the distribution warehouse in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

City of Westland Police Department
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assigned to the road patrol as a Platoon Supervisor
  • Duties consisted of providing training, direction, and motivation of subordinate personnel in the accomplishment of the department's goals and objectives
  • Duties also comprised delegating assignments, reviewing reports/citations, handling department/employee inspections, investigating citizen complaints, and investigating policy and procedure violations of subordinates, which may require some discipline.

Detective / Sergeant

City of Westland Police Department
02.2013 - 10.2017
  • Assigned to the Detective Bureau
  • Duties consisted of being assigned complaints, investigating complaints, interviewing and interrogating suspects, processing crime scenes, issuing citations when appropriate, preparing warrant recommendations, swearing in warrants, arraigning suspects, testifying in both the district and circuit courts, and closing out cases as thoroughly and promptly as possible.

Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

City of Westland Police Department
09.2012 - 02.2013

Assigned to the road patrol as a Platoon Supervisor

  • Duties consisted of providing training, direction, and motivation of approximately 13-16 subordinate personnel in the accomplishment of the department's goals and objectives
  • Duties also consisted of delegating assignments, reviewing reports/citations, handling department/employee inspections, investigating citizen complaints and investigating policy and procedure violations of subordinates which may require some level of discipline.

Patrolman

City of Westland Police Department
08.2000 - 09.2012
  • Assigned to the road patrol where I performed all the duties as required by state and local statute to protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and the suppression of crime
  • Duties consisted of investigating crimes, writing reports and making arrests and/or issuing citations
  • I was transferred to the Traffic Bureau from 2005 through 2006 where I was assigned as the Alcohol Enforcement Officer for the department and returned to the road patrol shortly thereafter
  • I was also a Field Training Officer and Motorcycle Officer for the department as well.

Patrolman

City of Wayne Police Department
02.1992 - 08.2000
  • I was assigned to the road patrol for the thirty sworn officer department which serviced a population of 19,000
  • General duties were identical as stated with the Westland Police Department
  • I was also a Field Training Officer and a plain clothes Crime Suppression Officer for this agency.

Education

Florida Law Enforcement Certification - Police - Equivalency of Training

Southwest Florida Public Service Academy - EOT Police
Fort Myers, FL
04.2023

State of Michigan MCOLES -Police Academy -

Wayne County Regional Police Academy
Garden City, MI
02.1991

Associate/Liberal Arts Degree -

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
12.1998

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Security and Asset Protection
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Security Team Management
  • Operations Management
  • Interviews and interrogations
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Compliance Management
  • Daily incident reporting
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Background Investigations
  • Staff Management
  • Criminal Law
  • Emergency Management
  • Evidence Collection
  • Search and Seizure
  • Interpersonal communications
  • Staff Supervision
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Risk Mitigation

Certification

  • Supervision Leadership and Liability
  • Homicide Investigations
  • REID Interviewing and Interrogation
  • Crime Scene Management
  • REID Advanced Interviewing/Interrogation High Risk Felony Vehicle Stops
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Infrared Breath Test Operator
  • Taser Certified
  • Gang Investigations
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Radar Certified
  • PPCT Certified
  • FEMA- First Responders
  • Background Investigations
  • Police Deadly Encounters
  • Deadly Force Incidents
  • Police Motorcycle Operator
  • Laser Certified
  • Auto Theft Investigations
  • Community Policing

Accomplishments

  • Licensed Residential Builder: Michigan license # 2101089078
  • Lifesaving Award Recipient: Wayne Police Department
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent: Michigan license # 307519
  • MADD Lifesaving Award Recipient: Westland Police Department
  • Lifesaving Award Recipient: Westland Police Department

Timeline

Executive Protection

The North Group Defense
06.2021 - 07.2022

Cargo Support Specialist

Shadow Freight Security
03.2021 - 07.2022

Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

City of Westland Police Department
10.2017 - 10.2018

Detective / Sergeant

City of Westland Police Department
02.2013 - 10.2017

Sergeant / Patrol Supervisor

City of Westland Police Department
09.2012 - 02.2013

Patrolman

City of Westland Police Department
08.2000 - 09.2012

Patrolman

City of Wayne Police Department
02.1992 - 08.2000

Florida Law Enforcement Certification - Police - Equivalency of Training

Southwest Florida Public Service Academy - EOT Police

State of Michigan MCOLES -Police Academy -

Wayne County Regional Police Academy

Associate/Liberal Arts Degree -

Schoolcraft College
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