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Thomas Henderson

Elgin,IL

Summary

Police Officer with over 30 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Elgin Community College
04.2022 - Current


  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with campus community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to student and faculty in need.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Monitored criminal activity on campus to identify suspicious activity.

Police Commander

Village Of Arlington Heights
01.1992 - 01.2022
  • Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
  • Monitored development of new technologies and tactics to improve police department activities.
  • Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
  • Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 22 officers, 3 sergeants, and 3 civilian service officers.

Education

Cetificate - School of Police Staff And Command

Northwestern University Center For Public Safety
Evanston, IL
05.2016

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.1990

Skills

  • Risk Mitigation
  • Data-Driven Approaches
  • Crime Scene Processing
  • Psychological Assessments Understanding
  • Staff Management
  • Sex Crimes Training
  • Evidence Identification

Timeline

Police Officer

Elgin Community College
04.2022 - Current

Police Commander

Village Of Arlington Heights
01.1992 - 01.2022

Cetificate - School of Police Staff And Command

Northwestern University Center For Public Safety

Associate of Arts - General Studies

College of DuPage
Thomas Henderson