Stephanie Correia

Patrol Officer

• Respond to emergency calls for service and provide assistance as needed.
• Patrol assigned beat areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
• Investigate patrol-level crimes: family disturbances, burglaries, physical fights, grand thefts, petty thefts, auto thefts, assaults, welfare checks, traffic accidents, etc. accidents, etc.
• Testify in court proceedings (i.e. preliminary hearings, jury trials).
• Identify criminal activity, issue citations (warrant/cite outs/traffic citations), and arrest individuals.
• Write detailed reports (that will be later used for preliminary hearings and jury trials).
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the community, and positively interact with the citizens of Visalia.
• Gather evidence at the scene of a crime (or crimes), interview victims/witnesses, and interview/interrogate suspects and conduct a thorough criminal investigation.

Field Training Officer (FTO) - 12/03/2019

• Provide instruction and guidance to newly hired Police Officers.
• Assist and monitor the progress of the trainee(s) through regular End of Shift Evaluations.
• Maintain thorough records of all trainings, attendance, work log, and End of Shift Evaluations.
• Communicate with trainees in the area(s) they are lacking in performance, and provide the tools necessary to overcome the deficit and become successful, independent Police Officers.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the Visalia Police Department.

UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System, AKA Drone) Team - 07/13/2020

• Operate the UAS in accordance with the FAA regulations and safety guidelines.
• Pass and obtained an FAA - Part 107 License.
• Provide aerial images to attempt to locate wanted subjects, missing persons, articles that were discarded by suspects.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections of all UAS's to assess the conditions before and after each flight mission.
• Provide and attend monthly UAS trainings, and educate new UAS pilots on proper flying techniques and our policy/procedures regarding the usage of the UAS.
• Respond quickly for after hours call outs.
• Ensure up to date compliance with local/state/federal laws and regulations regarding the use of the UAS.
• Assist in overhead watch during search warrants.
• Provide overhead watch for officers on the ground, and provide clear, concise radio communications for those officers to effectively make an arrest (or arrests).

Youth Service Officer (YSO) (Detective) - 03/19/2021

• Daily patrols of my assigned schools to ensure the safety of both the students and school staff.
• Be a visible presence on the school campus (campuses).
• Support school staff/Administrators with discipline issues involving students and/or parents.
• Investigate any/all crimes involving children of school age.
• Develop good/healthy relationships with students by engaging in conversations and participating in activities.
• Participate in community outreach (i.e. Trunk or Treat, Board Meetings, after school programs, etc.) programs to improve the relationship between the school district needs/wants and the Visalia Police Department needs/wants.
• Intervene when necessary to prevent conflicts from getting out of control before any violence occurs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school district/school staff and the Visalia Police Department and/or any other agencies.
• Enforce juvenile laws by making arrests when appropriate, issuing citations, and/or counseling juveniles when appropriate.
• Carry a case load from: patrol reports, cases that arise during my shift at a school campus, assist Child Welfare Services, investigate SCAR (Suspected Child Abuse Reports), etc.
• Assist other units when requested (Violent Crimes, Property Crimes, etc.).

VPD - Social Media Team - 05/18/2021

• Assist and develop social media posts/strategies to increase community awareness/engagement with community members.
• Assist the PIO (Public Information Officer) and Community Outreach Coordinator with any support/help they might needs for any social media posts.

Background Investigator (2022):

• Completed Background Investigator School (40 hours) in 2022.
• Have completed (or in the process of completing) a total of 21 backgrounds for the positions: Lateral Police Officer, Police Officer Academy Graduate, Police Officer Cadet, Senior Communications Operator (Dispatcher), Communications Operator (Dispatcher), Records Clerk, and Investigative Technician.

Certificates Obtained as a P.O.:

• POST - Basic Certificate (10/2017)
• POST - Intermediate Certificate (12/2017)
• POST - Advanced Certificate (06/2022)

Communications Operator (Dispatcher)

• Answer emergency 911 calls from the public and dispatch the appropriate Patrol Officers to handle the call for service.
• Obtain information from distressed callers, be able to enter the call for service, and provide updates for the call for service as the situation evolves.
• Answer non-emergency calls from the public and be able to direct their call to the correct location, or enter a call for service.
• Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system to be able to update incident status, locate police units, etc.
• Document radio communications and phone communications accurately.
• Maintain contact with patrol units on a call for service and to provide any type of further assistance/support that might be needed/that may arise (i.e. request for K9 call out, UAS call out, VC call out, PC call out, etc.).
• Research and run vehicle registrations, warrant inquiries, driving records, RAP's, etc. or any other requests Police Officers might have.
• Great ability to multitask with answering phones, listening to the room, provide read-backs for Officers, and dispatch/answer the radio.
• Dispatch for VPD, Visalia Fire Department, and the Visalia City Animal Control.