Terry May

• Performed security checks on businesses and residences within assigned area to deter potential criminal activity.
• Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Handled various types of calls including domestic disputes, property crimes, disturbances involving weapons or narcotics.
• Collaborated with other agencies as needed for joint operations or sharing pertinent information related to criminal activity.
• Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
• Improved response time to incidents by maintaining thorough knowledge of assigned areas and utilizing efficient navigation techniques.
• Increased public trust by engaging with community members during patrol shifts and addressing their concerns.
• Supported traffic control efforts by enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations when necessary, and investigating accidents thoroughly.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on law enforcement best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
• Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
• Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
• Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
• Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
• Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
• Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
• Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.

* County patrol Deputy

* Enforced Federal and State traffic and criminal laws.

* Field training officer.

• Trained new recruits on department policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent enforcement of laws across the force.
• Maintained public trust with transparent communication and community outreach efforts, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and citizens.
• Reduced response times to emergency calls, ensuring rapid assistance to individuals in need of law enforcement services.
• Improved community safety by conducting thorough investigations and gathering crucial evidence for criminal cases.
• Upheld a high standard of ethics within the department by enforcing regulations consistently and fairly among all deputies.
• Provided leadership during high-stress situations, guiding team members through critical incidents while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
• Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
• Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
• Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

• Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
• Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
• Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
• Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
• Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
• Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
• Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
• Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
• Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
• Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
• Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
• Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and reducing incident escalation.

* Shift Supervisor

* Field Training Officer

* Supervised 5+ Patrolmen

* Enforced federal, state and local Criminal and traffic laws.

* Investigated crimes

* Wrote Citations

* Served Warrants

* Executed search warrants

* Completed incident/accident reports.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• 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.