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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
08.2023
Perform police patrols in a designated area enforce state laws and city ordinances, maintain public peace and safety, displayed judgment under pressure in life-threatening situations and other emergency scenarios
Responding to 911-dispatched calls involving traffic incidents, emergencies and criminal activity, including homicide, domestic violence, assault/battery, theft, burglary, and vandalism
Worked with first responders to assess scenes, ensure victim/public safety, apprehend suspected criminal offenders, secure crime scenes and conduct preliminary investigations
Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Investigator
Fulton County District Attorney’s Office (Atlanta Judicial Circuit)
11.2022 - 08.2023
Investigate complex cases such as: armed robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, battery, and crimes associated with special victims
Prepare Cases for Trial in court
Contact victims and witnesses associated with the case and conduct interviews and serve subpoenas to those subjects
Ensure attendance of all victims and witnesses and assist with the ADA with the trial process
Provide security for assigned ADA as well for the victims and witnesses associated with the case
Prepare and execute various search warrants on cases such as cell phone warrants, and DNA warrants.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
09.2021 - 11.2022
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.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Federal Police Officer
US Pentagon Force Protection Agency
10.2020 - 09.2021
Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and regulations, and enforce DOD Policies and regulations relating to law enforcement
Physically protect the Pentagon (buildings and grounds), employees, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of law, rules, and regulations
Perform protective services, security, and access control to the Pentagon and other building in the National Capital region occupied by PFPA employees, government equipment and property
Make arrests, prepare reports and testify in court
Interact with legal counsel and coordinate with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
Check for proper identification of pedestrian and vehicular traffic prior to admittance to secure space at Stationary posts
Provide screening of vehicles for the detection of explosive devices
Respond to a variety of alarm situations, protect and safeguard information and material affecting national security and defense and protects people and their civil rights from a wide variety of dangerous and hostile situations
Escorted Dignitaries around the Pentagon Reservation.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
10.2016 - 11.2020
Perform police patrols in a designated area enforce state laws and city ordinances, maintain public peace and safety, displayed judgment under pressure in life-threatening situations and other emergency scenarios
Responding to 911-dispatched calls involving traffic incidents, emergencies and criminal activity, including homicide, domestic violence, assault/battery, theft, burglary, and vandalism
Worked with first responders to assess scenes, ensure victim/public safety, apprehend suspected criminal offenders, secure crime scenes and conduct preliminary investigations
Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Tennessee State University
05.2015
Skills
Crime prevention expertise
Civil law knowledge
Emergency planning
De-escalation techniques
Domestic violence prevention
Report writing
Traffic laws
Crime trend analysis
Defensive tactics training
Criminal law knowledge
Calm in emergency situations
Search and seizure procedures
Exemplifies integrity
Possesses physical stamina
Emergency vehicle operation
Self-defense
Conflict de-escalation
Physical Fitness
Certification
UPTP-2104 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)-03/01/21
Federal Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Award (EVOC)
CPR
Application of tourniquets
FEMA Independent Study Course-Surveillance Awareness
FEMA Independent Study Couse-Decision Making and Problem Solving
FEMA Independent Study Course-“Active Shooter” What Can You Do
FEMA Independent Study Course-Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region
Buckhead Officer of the Month-04/01/22
US Presidential Community Service Award-2017, 2022
Criminal Justice Intelligence-2023
Interview and Interrogations Written Analysis-2023
Timeline
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
08.2023
Investigator
Fulton County District Attorney’s Office (Atlanta Judicial Circuit)