Michael Pence
Brighton,MI
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer and Body Camera Instructor
City Of Novi, Michigan
12.2022 - Current
- Used critical thinking to analyze and interpret complex claims of criminal acts and take the proper course of action to remedy the situation.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Police Officer and Accident Investigator
White Lake Township
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Investigated and examined complex criminal and civil cases.
- Prepared investigative reports with sketches, symbols and mathematical computations as necessary.
- Reconstructed traffic accidents, while collecting and analyzing data to determine the cause and who is at fault.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Police Officer and Traffic Safety Officer
City Of Mason
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Prepared investigative reports and performed follow up duties with suspects, victims, witnesses, and persons of interest when needed, including responding to subpoenas and attending court when appropriate.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Prepared written reports of criminal and civil matters in preparation for court testimony.
- Developed reports to analyze criminal trends within the city of Mason.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Manager of Loss Prevention
Bon-Ton Department Store
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Investigated suspected dishonest employees through CCTV, interviews, analyzation of POS systems, and employee purchase history.
- Conduct monthly store audits for safety, POS losses and product placement in regards to theft trends.
- Coordinate routine trainings with staff to improve their skills and abilities to deter theft.
- Collaborated with store management teams to develop effective loss prevention plans tailored to each location.
- Established strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies for successful cooperation during investigations.
- Apprehended shop lifters by means of CCTV monitoring as well as direct monitoring and recovered stolen merchandise.
- Reduced company losses by implementing comprehensive loss prevention strategies and policies.
- Created detailed incident reports, providing valuable insights for future loss prevention efforts.
- Enhanced employee awareness of theft risks through regular training sessions and workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01.2017
Mid-Michigan Police Academy
Lansing, MI01.2015
Associates in Applied Arts - Pre-Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01.2011
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Law Enforcement
- Officer Training
- Risk Mitigation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Report Writing
- Relationship Building and Management
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Witness Interviewing
- Accident Investigations
- Criminal Investigations
Professional Highlights
- Union President, City of Mason Police Department
- Traffic Safety Officer, City of Mason Police Department
- Union Steward,White Lake Township Police Department
Certification
- Axon Body Worn Camera Instructor, City of Novi, Michigan- December 2023
- Certified Accident Investigator, White Lake Township, Michigan - August 2021
Timeline
Police Officer and Body Camera Instructor
City Of Novi, Michigan
12.2022 - Current
Police Officer and Accident Investigator
White Lake Township
10.2017 - 12.2022
Police Officer and Traffic Safety Officer
City Of Mason
06.2015 - 10.2017
Manager of Loss Prevention
Bon-Ton Department Store
04.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Mid-Michigan Police Academy
Associates in Applied Arts - Pre-Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
- Axon Body Worn Camera Instructor, City of Novi, Michigan- December 2023
- Certified Accident Investigator, White Lake Township, Michigan - August 2021
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