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Medal of Valor, Life Saving Award, Purple Hear Recipient
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Stephen Mindt

Valley Springs,CA

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer for the City of Lodi. Proven track record in conflict de-escalation and report writing, enhancing public safety through proactive policing and community engagement. Demonstrated integrity and strong relationship-building skills, contributing to successful prosecutions and reduced criminal activity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

City of Lodi
09.2018 - 02.2024
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
  • Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.

Police Officer

City of South Salt Lake
09.2014 - 08.2018

Deputy Sheriff

Tooele County
09.2013 - 09.2014

Combat Engineer

United States Army
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.
  • Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.

Education

Tokay High School
Lodi, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Tactical driving

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • Certified, Lodi SWAT Team Member 2019-2024
  • Certified, Unified Police Department SWAT Team Member 2015-2018

Timeline

Police Officer

City of Lodi
09.2018 - 02.2024

Police Officer

City of South Salt Lake
09.2014 - 08.2018

Deputy Sheriff

Tooele County
09.2013 - 09.2014

Combat Engineer

United States Army
01.2009 - 05.2012

Tokay High School

Medal of Valor, Life Saving Award, Purple Hear Recipient

Received the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart Medal during a SWAT Incident in April of 2022.

Received Life Saving Award was awarded during an incident in 2017.

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