Thomas Baughn
Columbus,OH
Summary
Proactive police officer of 16 years who aims to prevent crime and arrest offenders, rather than responding to crime after it has occurred. Excellent communication and problem solving skills through effective enforcement of laws.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Columbus Division Of Police
Columbus, OH
07.2012 - Current
- Completed a 60-day temp assignment with the CPD InTac Unit in 2017. Assisted with search warrant writing and execution, evidence gathering, target planning and scouting.
- Volunteered for multiple summer safety projects in 2015, 2016, and 2021 resulting in over 100 felony arrests resulting from proactive police work in 2016 alone.
- As a DICE Officer responded to multiple felony traffic/OVI scenes before completing a search warrant for evidence.
- Completed the CPD Rifle Operator and Grenadier Course in 2015.
- Have achieved Expert on the CPD Pistol and Rifle Course on annual qualifications.
Police Officer
Mifflin Township Police Department
Columbus, OH
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Completed multiple felony packets for Grand Jury Indictments.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity while making proactive vehicle and suspicious person stops.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures, while exercising caution, and maintained a zero disciplinary record.
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
Fayetteville, NC
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Performed airborne operations, including static line parachute jumps from aircraft.
- Completed Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course in 2004, which included urban setting surveillance.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces while deployed to Iraq in 2003.
- Executed numerous raids in urban settings on targets of value utilizing CQB room clearing techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05-2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
Columbus, OH08-2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Perseverance
- Team Oriented
- Situational Awareness
- Motivated
Timeline
Police Officer
Columbus Division Of Police
07.2012 - Current
Police Officer
Mifflin Township Police Department
03.2008 - 07.2012
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
06.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
Franklin University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus State University
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