Tina Cunningham
Summary
Seasoned Police Communications Officer with a proven track record at the Alabama Department of Public Safety, adept in incident documentation and maintaining public safety. Expertly handled emergency situations with a composed approach, enhancing response efficiency by prioritizing calls and leveraging geographical awareness. Demonstrated exceptional skill in information gathering, contributing significantly to inter-agency collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Communications Officer I
Alabama Department Of Public Safety
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Provided support to law enforcement personnel in the field by gathering pertinent information from callers and relaying it via radio transmissions.
- Collaborated closely with other dispatch centers throughout the region sharing vital information about ongoing investigations or wanted persons.
- Researched vehicular registration, driving records and warrant information to support officers with traffic stops.
- Coordinated with multiple agencies such as fire departments, ambulance services, hospitals, tow companies, ensuring that appropriate resources were dispatched when necessary.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Bibb County E-911
Centreville, AL
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
- Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone such as CPR and first aid instructions, fire evacuation procedures.
- Provided support services for police officers in the field by locating addresses, researching suspects, running license plate numbers.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
Police Dispatcher
Brighton Police Department
Brighton, AL
05.2018 - 02.2024
- Maintained contact with units on assignment to deliver further assistance and support when needed.
- Processed requests for assistance from law enforcement personnel while following proper protocol.
- Operated telephone switchboard systems for routing incoming calls appropriately.
- Documented all communications received via phone or radio transmissions accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bibb County High School
Centreville, AL05-1995
Skills
- Incident documentation
- Law Enforcement Terminology
- Public safety
- Information gathering
- Call prioritization
- Geographical awareness
Certification
- FEMA CERTIFICATIONS
- NCIC CERTIFIED
Timeline
Police Communications Officer I
Alabama Department Of Public Safety
04.2024 - Current
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Bibb County E-911
02.2022 - 04.2024
Police Dispatcher
Brighton Police Department
05.2018 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Bibb County High School