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Scott Povish

Wyandotte,MI

Summary

Dedicated law enforcement professional with 10 years of experience in road patrol, special operations, and surveillance teams. Expert in critical thinking and efficient response to incidents, ensuring community safety and prevention. Skilled in navigating chain of command and collaborating on diverse tasks to enhance operational effectiveness and decision-making.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Detroit Police Department
Detroit, Michigan
06.2016 - 10.2026
  • Responded to 9-1-1 emergency calls promptly, preserving life and providing critical assistance to citizens in distress
  • Pro-active patrol in areas of crime; to deter criminal activity and apprehend offenders
  • Executed efficient, legal arrests based on established probable cause through thorough on-scene investigations

Loss Prevention Officer

Sears
Lincoln Park, Michigan
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Protect the company from Loss; internally and externally
  • Monitor employees handling cash/credit transactions to detect potential fraud and internal loss from the company
  • Monitor CCTV footage for external theft and internal theft
  • Make apprehensions of shoplifters once the crime was committed, type accurate reports that match CCTV footage, and turn over to local police for prosecution

Education

Criminal Justice Associates - Criminal Justice

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
09.2012 - 11.2015

Allen Park High School
Allen Park, MI

Skills

  • Criminal investigations
  • Emergency response
  • Incident reporting
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Planning
  • Task prioritization
  • Task delegation
  • Communication

Accomplishments

  • Officer of the year 2016
  • Medal of Valor Recipient 2024
  • Spirit of Detroit Award 2016
  • Multiple Life-Saving Awards

Timeline

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Detroit Police Department
06.2016 - 10.2026

Loss Prevention Officer

Sears
10.2014 - 06.2016

Criminal Justice Associates - Criminal Justice

Henry Ford College
09.2012 - 11.2015

Allen Park High School
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