Tiffany Whitmire
Summary
Accomplished Police Sergeant at Myrtle Beach Police Department, adept in criminal investigation and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing community safety through strategic partnerships, achieving significant case closures. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration, mentoring officers for career advancement. Skilled in active listening, ensuring thorough investigations and fostering inter-agency partnerships for improved public safety.
Dedicated Sergeant offering over 22 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
Myrtle Beach Police Department
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts and Investigations team.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Strengthened inter-agency cooperation, fostering partnerships with other law enforcement agencies for joint initiatives.
- Conducted thorough investigations into serious crimes, resulting in significant case closures and community safety improvements.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Mentored junior officers and detectives, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques, case investigation strategies and career advancement opportunities.
Detective
Myrtle Beach Police Department
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions in numerous cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Police Corporal
Myrtle Beach Police Department
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as a role model for junior officers by exemplifying professionalism, dedication, integrity during daily tasks and interactions with the public.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing any suspicious activities.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork among fellow officers by sharing information, resources, and best practices for effective patrolling.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by taking charge of situations when necessary to maintain order and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Handled scheduling for the shift, training requests, signing off reports/case files, timesheets, leave requests, making sure there was adequate coverage for the shift, completed evalutations and responding to calls with officers.
School Resource Officer
Myrtle Beach Police Department
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2002
Skills
- Team management
- Criminal investigation
- Patrol supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Active listening
Accomplishments
2019 Myrtle Beach Rotary, Joe McGarry Officer of the Year
Certification
- FBI LEEDA (Supervisor Leadership Institute)
- Human Trafficking Certification (various training classes)
- Principles of Supervision
- Mid-Level Management
- Effectively managing problem employees
- Myrtle Beach Police Department/CCU Leadership Development
- Homicide Investigations (various classes)
- Child Homicide Investigation
- Cold Case Investigation
- Sexual assault/abuse investigations
- School Resource Officer Certification
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Myrtle Beach Police Department
01.2022 - Current
Detective
Myrtle Beach Police Department
04.2015 - 01.2022
Police Corporal
Myrtle Beach Police Department
01.2014 - 04.2015
School Resource Officer
Myrtle Beach Police Department
08.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Radford University
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