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Sgt. Lutrica  Hankerson

Sgt. Lutrica Hankerson

Deerfield Beach

Summary

Professional with strong background in law enforcement and corrections, prepared for leadership in detention management. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, investigative practices, and maintaining security protocols. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Trusted for reliability and focus on achieving results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Sergeant

Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current
  • Handled emergency situations effectively by following established protocols and utilizing crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
  • Reviewed daily shift reports thoroughly to track incidents and maintain situational awareness within the facility.
  • Enhanced inmate safety by implementing effective monitoring and surveillance procedures.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to address issues of noncompliance among inmates proactively.
  • Improved staff communication through regular briefings, fostering a cohesive team environment.
  • Assisted medical staff with inmate care, ensuring timely treatment for health concerns.
  • Trained new detention officers in proper procedures, promoting consistency across the team.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies, contributing to the successful resolution of cases.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.

Law Enforcement Investigator

Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Leveraged investigative techniques to gather information to determine whether accurate and needed medical care was or was not given to inmates within the Department of Detention.
  • Managed complex caseloads by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining detailed records for easy retrieval. This included monthly inspections at all facilities including Central Intake Bureau.
  • Improved investigative efficiency by implementing continued inspections and meeting with medical administrators to ensure proper protocols are followed consistently by all medical personnel.
  • Using medical knowledge, I would speak with medical, civilian and security staff to retrieve information regarding medical complaints from those incarcerated, family/friends of those incarcerated, legal counsel, and advocacy groups.

Detention Deputy

Broward Sheriff's Office
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
  • Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
  • Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
  • Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
  • Collaborated with fellow deputies to develop and implement effective safety protocols, minimizing incidents within the facility per SOP and SPM.

Education

CCHP - Certified Correctional Healthcare Provider

NCCHC - National Commission On Correctional Health
04-2024

FMJS Medical Jail Inspections

Florida Sheriff's Assoc. - Hernando County Jail
Brooksville, FL
07-2022

Master Of Science - Emergency Management

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2008

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2006

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

United States Army
Ft. Sam Houston, Texas
01.1997

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Excellent Verbal and Written communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Incident investigation
  • Report preparation
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Detention Sergeant

Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current

Law Enforcement Investigator

Broward Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 01.2023

Detention Deputy

Broward Sheriff's Office
12.2019 - 01.2023

CCHP - Certified Correctional Healthcare Provider

NCCHC - National Commission On Correctional Health

FMJS Medical Jail Inspections

Florida Sheriff's Assoc. - Hernando County Jail

Master Of Science - Emergency Management

Lynn University

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Lynn University

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

United States Army
Sgt. Lutrica Hankerson