Sharon Rood

The Training Director of the Rome Police Department is tasked with creating and presenting in-service training and organizing outside trainings to include travel and lodging. They maintain all training records and work with first line supervisors to identify training needs for the department and individual officers. They also serve as the department's Field Training Program Coordinator, Mohawk Valley Police Academy Representative, Civilian Police Academy Director, Public Information Officer, Mental Health Services Liaison, and Assistant Quarter Master.

• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution
• Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence

• Completed incident reports regarding crimes committed by juveniles.
• Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Supervised 3 School Resource Officers and 6 School Security Officers.
• Developed department and policy and programs regarding the NY State Raise the Age initiative.
• Participated in county wide multi disciplinary team to develop policies and procedures when dealing with juvenile offenders during and after the Raise the Age process.

• Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
• Conducted school security inspections.
• Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
• Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.

• Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
• Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
• Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
• Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
• Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.