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Thomas Spanos

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced officer able to react effectively, professionally and safely while working in hostile environments on Chicago's west side. Knowledgeable in gang conflict/territory in attempt to suppress Chicago's Gun and narcotic related crimes. Experienced with numerous types of firearms.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current

As a PPO I was had the opportunity to work in the 017th and 011th district along side FTO's.

Assigned to the 011th District Harrison

  • worked as a beat officer in a high gang/narcotic area were i was able to quickly learn in high stress situations on a day to day basis while responding to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.

1184 Robbery mission car/1106 teams

  • worked in a team environment along side other officers and detectives on the districts robbery mission car making numerous robbery arrest and learning along side area four/area 3 ATC and RBT.

011 Tactical Team

  • Given the opportunity to make the tactical team
  • Evolved in many Firearm, Narcotic, Robbery, and Homicide arrest during my time on the tactical team Patrolling assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity in a gun violence area.

Complementary history

  • 20 honorable mentions
  • 2 Life saving awards
  • Officer of the month
  • 2023 11th district officer of the year.

Education

Chicago Police Academy
Chicago, IL
05-2022

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
08-2021

Skills

  • Firearms Proficiency
  • Extensive Gang Knowledge
  • Patrol Procedures
  • Felony Laws Knowledge
  • Surveillance
  • Tactical Policing
  • Crime Prevention
  • Drug Laws Enforcement
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Arrest Techniques
  • Court Testimony

Timeline

Police Officer

Chicago Police Department
11.2021 - Current

Chicago Police Academy

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Eastern Gateway Community College
Thomas Spanos