Tara Culpepper
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with a proven track record. Adept in conflict resolution and building security. Leveraged excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enhance community relations and ensure a safe environment. Demonstrated leadership in high-stress situations, embodying reliability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Everman Police Department
12.2023 - Current
- Investigate criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Patrol internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Enforce security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Investigate suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Provide security and safety to school staff and students.
- Performe conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
Lieutenant
Italy Police Department
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of law.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Kennedale Police Department
08.2009 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2012
Skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Laws and ordinances
- Criminal Law
- Personnel Supervision
- Legal knowledge
- Team Management
Accomplishments
Graduated ILEA in 2019
Supervisor of the year 2022
Officer of the Year 2014
Merit Award for Grant Accomplishments
Certification
Master Peace Officer
Certified Mental Health Officer
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Everman Police Department
12.2023 - Current
Lieutenant
Italy Police Department
05.2023 - 11.2023
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Kennedale Police Department
08.2009 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas Woman's University
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