Shane C. Woody
Caledonia
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with a diverse skill set in enforcement, community engagement, investigations, supervision, policy and personnel development, media relations, budgeting, and performance evaluation. Proven track record of managing complex situations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency. Strong leadership abilities and commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all endeavors.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Belvidere Police Department
03.2018 - Current
- Ensuring that officer performance is recognized, and when necessary, take corrective action to improve substandard performance.
- Maintain effective communications and cooperation with all other law enforcement agencies.
- Maintain statistics on criminal and call for service activity within the City of Belvidere and make reports to the Mayor and City Council on the levels of these activities. Analyze the trends of these statistics making appropriate recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the better control of crime or the more efficient handling or reduction of calls for service.
- Ensuring that all officers are properly trained and that their personnel record contains documentation of the certification.
- Submit an annual budget and a five year capital improvement program to the Mayor and City Council.
- Perform related duties as directed by the Mayor and City Council.
Adjunct Professor
Kishwaukee College
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for asynchronous instruction to collegiate level students in the criminal justice program ranging from criminal justice administration to entry level investigation.
Investigative Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
04.2002 - 03.2018
- Internal Affairs Officer
- Narcotics Detective
- General Case Detective
Deputy Chief of Operations
Belvidere Police Department
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Responsible for oversight and evaluation of the Field Training Program, Gang Intervention Unit, SWAT, IDOT Traffic Enforcement, K-9 Program, Detective Sections, and Patrol Division. Assigned and trained as the Internal Affairs Investigator responsible for review of all allegations of employee misconduct, review of vehicle pursuits, Use of Force, and K-9 apprehensions.
Specialty Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
05.2000 - 10.2015
- Master Firearms Instructor
- Electronic Criminal Surveillance Officer
- Ballistic Shield Instructor
- Rapid Response Instructor
- Gang Intervention Unit
- Field Training Officer
- Special Weapons and Tactics Operator
- Juvenile Officer
Sergeant
Belvidere Police Department
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Assigned to patrol and investigations, responsible for leading, motivating, and managing patrol officers and detectives. Providing adequate officer training, identifying officer’s strengths and areas of improvement. Supervising individual officers and ensure adherence to department policy, city ordinance, state law, and Illinois vehicle code.
Supervisory Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
01.2000 - 10.2014
- Sergeant
- Field Training Coordinator
- Special Weapons and Tactics Commander
- Acting Shift Supervisor
- Field Training Officer
- Master Firearms Instructor - responsible for providing monthly tactical and firearms training.
- Ballistic Shield Instructor - Provided department wide instruction and training on the function, anatomy, and use of the ballistic shield.
- Rapid Response Instructor - Provided instruction on single and multiple officer deployments. Strategies and tactics inside an active shooter environment. Collaboration with the fire department to develop a rescue task force response.
Gang Intervention Unit
04.2000 - 09.2012
- Trained in gang identification, socialization, and documentation. Trained as gang specialist. Recognized by the 17th Circuit Judicial System as a gang expert in court testimony.
General Case Detective
10.2002 - 07.2009
- Responsible for case management, criminal investigations, and court room testimony for all felony designated cases from burglary to homicide. Trained in identification, collection, and processing of evidence; interviewing of witnesses and interrogation of suspects. Selected as Officer In Charge in 2010 responsible for supervising, leading, managing, and oversight of 6 detectives in the absence of the Sergeant.
Field Training Officer
06.2000 - 10.2002
- Trained in the Sokolove method of evaluation responsible for mentoring, evaluating, and documenting recruits’ performances; provided coaching, guidance and redirection.
Patrol Officer
06.1998 - 10.2002
- Duties Included enforcing city ordinances, state laws and Illinois vehicle codes; responding to calls for service, conducting initial criminal investigations; adhering to department policy; preparing chronological, detailed, and complete reports; proactive gang, drug, and DUI enforcement. Selected as Officer In Charge in 2000, responsible for 5-10 patrol officers in the absence of the Sergeant.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rock Valley Community College
05.1997
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Harlem High School
05.1993
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Interviews and Interrogations
- Media Relations
- Strategies and Tactics
- Policy Development
- Budget Development
- Supervision
- Personnel Evaluation
- First Aid Certified
- Gang Expert
Affiliations
- International Association Chiefs of Police
- Illinois Association Chiefs of Police - Executive Board Member
- Northwest Illinois Law Enforcement Executives Association - President
- Northern Illinois Training Advisory Board – Board Chairman
- Graduate of FBI National Academy – Class #263
Continuing Education
- Law: 900+ hours
- Investigation: 500+ hours
- Firearms: 500+ hours
- Tactical: 1000+ hours
- Alcohol/DUI Related: 88 hours
- Additional training: 139.5 hours
- Administration: 250+ hours
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
- References are available upon request.
- Detailed list of training classes and hours are available upon request.
Timeline
Chief of Police
Belvidere Police Department
03.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Kishwaukee College
01.2018 - Current
Deputy Chief of Operations
Belvidere Police Department
10.2014 - 03.2018
Sergeant
Belvidere Police Department
09.2012 - 07.2015
General Case Detective
10.2002 - 07.2009
Investigative Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
04.2002 - 03.2018
Field Training Officer
06.2000 - 10.2002
Specialty Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
05.2000 - 10.2015
Gang Intervention Unit
04.2000 - 09.2012
Supervisory Assignments
Belvidere Police Department
01.2000 - 10.2014
Patrol Officer
06.1998 - 10.2002
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Harlem High School
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rock Valley Community College
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