Sharon Perry
Manassas,VA
Summary
A college educated female with 20 years of law enforcement experience with 9 years of leadership experience serving with the Fairfax County Police Department. Passionate about law enforcement, serving others, and contributing to the FCPD mission for serving and protecting the community members of Fairfax County. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Lieuteant
Criminal Investigations Division
03.2023 - Current
- Supervise squad of detectives that investigate property and non violent crimes.
- Oversee criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Assign cases to detectives and ensure proper investigations are conducted.
- Review reports and ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.
- Liaison with other entities and departments to ensure information sharing and cohesive relationships.
- Prepared presentations for roll call training to patrol officers and supervisors.
- Provided safety briefing to community members with command staff to inform on recent crime trends.
- Review search warrants prior to execution and prepare warrant risk assessment matrixes and tactical analysis worksheets and operations plans.
Second Lieutenant
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Sergeant
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Assigned to Franconia District Station from 01/2015 to 10/2015. Reassigned to Sully District Station from 10/2015 to 01/2020 due to staffing.
- Supervised detail of police officers on assigned shift engaged in patrol, investigating traffic and criminal offences.
- Maintained attendance records and assigned police officers to various areas and cases under investigation.
- Conducted field inspections of officers.
- Responded to emergency calls to take command of scene and deploy needed resources for safety of community and investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses in manner in accordance with law and gives testimony in court
- Coordinated and advised on more difficult criminal investigations when necessary
- Additional duties include supervisor field trainer, FCPD self defense instructor, and peer support member.
- Maintained accurate and up to date personnel records including performance reviews, letters of commendation, constructive feedback documentation, and other pertinent employee documentation
- Identified deficient skills among subordinates and plans and implements remedial training
- Investigated complaints against employees of Police Department and reported findings to superiors, and if necessary, takes disciplinary action
- Ensured that assigned personnel meet all training standards
- Attended meetings with volunteer and citizen groups to exchange information and act as liaison for community outreach.
Police Officer First Class
Mason District Station
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Worked to enforce Virginia State criminal and traffic laws as well as local ordinances
- Committed to protecting and serving citizens of Fairfax County through emergency response, crime prevention, and community-oriented policing
- Highly trained and qualified on various weapon systems to include lethal 9mm handgun and less lethal use of force options to include axon taser, oc, baton, pepper ball, and control tactics
- Daily responsibilities included routine and emergency response to dispatched calls as well as conducting investigations and case documentation pertaining to criminal offenses
- Additional duties include Field Training Instructor, Adjunct Academy Instructor, DWI Instructor, DT Instructor, EC/IR Breath Operator, Child Safety Seat Technician
- From 01/2009 to 01/2015 Works in small team environment with minimal supervision
- Would self-initiate inspections by developing information provided by citizens, informants, and social media on locations that could be conducting illegal activities
- Liaison with fire marshal’s office, office of code compliance, and Fairfax County licensing office
- Provided training on inspections of massage parlors and restaurants/bars to other stations.
Detective
Mason District, Criminal Investigations Section
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Investigated crimes against elderly, focusing on fraud from ‘gypsies’
- Identify and surveilled suspects involved in fraud schemes in both Fairfax and Fauquier County.
- Attend monthly meetings with other agencies in northern Virginia area to provide information on recurring offenders
- Patrolled neighborhoods to identify and document possibly suspected victims of fraud.
- Liaison and communicated with Fairfax County licensing and code compliance for additional violations of county ordinances.
- Provided information to community members and media regarding elderly community members becoming targets of fraud and scams.
Police Officer
Mason District Station
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Patrolled designated area utilizing police vehicle
- Conducted criminal and vehicle accident investigations
- Effected arrests and testified in court
Police Officer
Financial Crimes Unit, Major Crimes Bureau
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Investigated financial crime cases assigned to determine if additional crimes were committed.
- Assisted in taking initial reports from crime victims and determining if criminal offense occurred or refer community members to other resources
- Worked with banking institutions and businesses to further investigations
- Authored and executed search warrants.
- Testified in court for successful prosecution of cases.
Police Cadet
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Under close supervision, received on-the-job training in basic law enforcement skills, traffic control, crime prevention, communications, first aid, crime scene search, arrest procedures and criminal investigation
- Received training in basic tools of criminology, fingerprinting, photography, and various communication systems
- Participated in emergency vehicle operations training and firearm familiarization courses
- Assigned to public service positions answering telephones, responding to information requests, and performing general clerical work as required
- Performs stock clerk duties issuing and receiving supplies
- Assisted in inventorying and handling seized and stolen property, which was used as evidence in court.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Online05.2026
Leadership in Police Organizations-LPO
International Association of Chiefs of Police-IACP
Fairfax04.2016
Associate of applied science - Criminal Justice, Honors Program
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA01.2005
Skills
- Team leadership skills
- Conducting investigations
- Analytical Reasoning
- Computer Skills
- Legal knowledge
- Criminal law expertise
- Surveillance techniques
- Interviewing skills
- Patience and Persistence
- Supervising investigations
Certification
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Field Training Instructor
- Supervisor Training Instructor
- Women's Self Defense Instructor
- Peer Support Member and Supervisor
Accomplishments
- 2024-Team Excellence Award, MT. Vernon commercial burglary series.
- 2023-Team Excellence Award, Women's Self-Defense Program
- 2022-Certificate of Valor, January 6th Capital Event
- 2021-Don Smith Award, Honorable Mention, EAC
- 2021-December Officer of the Month, Annandale Rd Homicide
- 2012-Team Excellence Award, Mason Inspections unit
- 2008-Team Excellence Award, Powell Lane Homicide
- 2006-Team Excellence Award, Police Credentials Project
Timeline
Detective Lieuteant
Criminal Investigations Division
03.2023 - Current
Second Lieutenant
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2020 - 03.2023
Sergeant
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2020
Detective
Mason District, Criminal Investigations Section
01.2012 - 01.2013
Police Officer First Class
Mason District Station
01.2009 - 01.2015
Police Officer
Financial Crimes Unit, Major Crimes Bureau
01.2006 - 10.2006
Police Officer
Mason District Station
01.2005 - 01.2009
Police Cadet
Fairfax County Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Leadership in Police Organizations-LPO
International Association of Chiefs of Police-IACP
Associate of applied science - Criminal Justice, Honors Program
Northern Virginia Community College
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Field Training Instructor
- Supervisor Training Instructor
- Women's Self Defense Instructor
- Peer Support Member and Supervisor
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