Timothy Cooper
North Port
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience, excelling in criminal investigation and emergency response. Proven track record managing major case investigations and leading training initiatives, fostering team performance and public safety. Adept at incident reporting and case management, ensuring thorough and effective outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Sheriff (Law Enforcement-Patrol)
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota
01.2022 - Current
- Assigned to a patrol zone and responds to calls for service.
- Enforced vehicle and criminal statutes of Florida, ensuring compliance and enhancing public safety.
- Conducted investigations of criminal offenses, gathering evidence and establishing facts to support prosecution.
- Prepared detailed written and traffic collision reports, documenting incidents for legal and administrative purposes.
- Currently assigned to Youth Services as a School Resource Deputy
Captain (Support Services)
City of Bethlehem Police Department
Bethlehem
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised and trained officers assigned under my command.
- Led department Emergency Response Team (ERT) as Team Commander, coordinating responses to critical incidents and improving team response capabilities.
- Approve and assign criminal investigations to detectives in the division.
- Conducted thorough pre-employment background investigations for police applicants, ensuring quality and integrity in hiring.
- Led the department Emergency Response Team (ERT) as Team Commander.
Ranger (Special Police Officer)
Bethlehem Water Authority
Kunkletown
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Conducted law enforcement patrols across 22,000 acres of watershed to ensure public safety and protect natural resources.
- Assist Pennsylvania Game Commission in hunting/fishing criminal investigations.
- Prepare detailed reports of illicit activity occurring within the designated patrol areas.
- Prepared detailed reports on illicit activities in designated patrol areas to support enforcement actions and resource management.
- Escort wildlife research teams in secured areas within the watershed.
Education
Commercial Multi-Engine - Pilot
Flight Fast Track
Punta Gorda, FL 08.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 09.2007 - 05.2009
ACT 120 - Basic Police Recruit
Allentown Police Academy
Allentown, PA 07.2001 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 08.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Emergency response
- risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Radio communication
- Single-engine aircraft operation
- Multi-engine aircraft operation
Timeline
Commercial Multi-Engine - Pilot
Flight Fast Track
08.2022 - 07.2024
Deputy Sheriff (Law Enforcement-Patrol)
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Captain (Support Services)
City of Bethlehem Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
Ranger (Special Police Officer)
Bethlehem Water Authority
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Missouri
09.2007 - 05.2009
ACT 120 - Basic Police Recruit
Allentown Police Academy
07.2001 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
08.1995 - 05.1999