Steven Strickland
Flower Mound Police Department
Waxahachie,TX
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Law enforcement professional with extensive leadership and experience in strategic planning, organizational development, staffing, and operational direction. Proven track record of reliability and effective collaboration between city departments and community stakeholders and committed to fostering strong partnerships. Uses problem-solving and implements innovative solutions to enhance performance and service delivery. Proficient in prioritizing tasks and fostering teamwork to achieve individual and organizational objectives.
Work History
Deputy Chief of Police
3 Years 6 Months- Lead Support Services Division consisting of Public Safety Communications, Detention Services, Records, and Property & Evidence Sections. These sections are comprised of 32 non-sworn employees, 1 non-sworn manager, and 1 sworn lieutenant.
- Cultivate a culture of teamwork, professionalism, empowerment, and dedication to duty within the department.
- Represented department in community and interagency meetings to support public trust and collaboration.
- Assist in budget management and development, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining high-quality law enforcement services for the community.
- Facilitated open communication among command staff through regular meetings, addressing concerns and collaboratively developing solutions.
- Implemented new technology and software systems such as new portable radios, analytics software, Microsoft Office integration, fleet management solutions, and dispatch communications technologies to improve operational efficiency within the department.
- Apply concepts of procedural justice when interacting with subordinates.
Police Lieutenant
4 Years- Served as Patrol Watch Commander and as Professional Standards/Internal Affairs lieutenant.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among officers by setting high standards for conduct and performance evaluation systems that rewarded excellence while identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates to promote transparency and efficiently resolve conflicts.
- Managed hiring processes, selecting qualified candidates to enhance departmental capabilities.
- Managed personnel scheduling to ensure optimal coverage during peak times and enhance emergency response effectiveness.
- Supervision of Training and Hiring/Recruiting.
- Managed personnel scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times and effective response to emergency situations.
- Texas Best Practices program administrator.
- Implemented new technologies and systems that serve to increase efficiency and collaboration throughout the department (Teams/SharePoint).
- Contributed to policy development and implementation that improved policing strategies within the department.
Police Sergeant, Traffic Unit
4 Years 1 Month- Directed traffic enforcement initiatives, significantly reducing number of road accidents in high-risk areas.
- Cultivated positive relationships with community members, enhancing public trust and collaboration.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development within department.
- Directed traffic enforcement initiatives, significantly reducing the number of road accidents in high-risk areas.
- Coordinated special events and managed overtime scheduling for officers.
- Coordinated and implemented STEP Grant; responsible for reporting and administration.
- Implementation and administration of Brazos E-Citation.
- Obtained multiple new equipment; Budgeting experience.
- Special Event planning and Overtime/Off-Duty Coordinator.
Police Officer, Uniformed Services
7 Years 4 Months- Field Training Officer/Patrol Training Officer.
- Coordinated tactical operations and logistics for SWAT missions, enhancing team effectiveness in critical situations.
- Bicycle Patrol and Marine Safety Officer.
- TCOLE Instructor.
Education
Master of Public Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Skills
Incident command
Community Policing
Patrol Operations
Internal Investigations
Traffic Management
Policy Development
Budget Management
Project Management
Training Officer/Instructor
Staff Development
Specialized operations
Problem-Solving/Innovation
Administration
Team/Relationship Building
Ethical Leadership
Active Listening
Affiliations
- FBI - Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI - LEEDA)
- Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
- Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO International)
Certification
- Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, School of Police Supervision
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy
- Master Peace Officer
- Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) (scheduled for Mar 2027)
Interests
Strategy Games
Laser Engraving/Design
Gunsmithing
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Police
Flower Mound Police Department
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Police Lieutenant
Flower Mound Police Department
04.2019 - 04.2023Read More
Police Sergeant, Traffic Unit
Flower Mound Police Department
03.2015 - 04.2019Read More
Police Officer, Uniformed Services
Flower Mound Police Department
11.2007 - 03.2015Read More
Tarleton State University
Master of Public Administration
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University of North Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Awards
- Sworn Supervisor of the Year 2018
- Police Commendation