Tracy L. Vinson-Watson

• Conducted thorough investigations that led to arrests, convictions, and successful prosecution of criminal cases.
• Improved police-community relations by participating in outreach programs and public events, fostering trust and open communication. Worked at the Houston Area Women's Center.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine the best course of action.
• 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.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
• Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence, and verbal testimonies.
• Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked the integrity of individual pieces.
• Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
• Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
• Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
• Appeared in court and testified under oath in Houston, Harris County, Texas, in domestic violence-related cases.
• Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
• Responding and assisted in natural disasters.
• Enforced city, state and federal laws.
• Maintained required training.

• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Patrolled assigned beat and or district and assisted other officers.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders. Enforce city, state and federal laws.

• Assisted with booking new prisoners into the city jail. Collecting their money and property, ensuring security and accountability.
• Searched inmates already in jail custody, waiting for transport to the county jail. Transporting them along with their property and paperwork to the county jail.
• Conducted search for contraband and weapons, keeping other inmates, personnel, and the jail safe. Manned incoming phone calls from citizens. Conducted hospital runs and completed other duties as assigned. Enforced, city, state and federal law.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
• Maintained continuous training.

Received walk-in complaints from citizens, obtained statements, and filed police reports. Issued police equipment to officers on patrol and submitted beat officers' information to dispatch.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

• Under the training of a field training officer, I operated a marked police vehicle, police radio, and mobile data computer. Investigated suspicious activities and responded to calls for assistance or protection. Subdue resisting or violent subjects by physical contact or use of appropriate weapons.
• Maintain composure and exercise restraint when verbally or physically provoked in hostile or violent situations: enforced city, state and federal laws.
• Maintained accurate records of incidents, arrests, and other relevant information for court proceedings and internal documentation purposes.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to promote positive police-community relations and foster mutual understanding.
• Utilized knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures to enforce public order consistently and fairly.

• Enhanced office efficiency by organizing files, maintained accountability of office supplies, and maintaining a clean workspace.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
• Assisted in financial tasks such as receiving, accounting, and depositing charitable donations for fundraising.
• Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming and outgoing mail and phone calls.
• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.

• Prepared and processed requests for transfer or reassignment, processes centralized and decentralized promotions and reduction actions, and processes classification reclassification actions.
• Processed requests and prepared identification tags.
• Prepared and reviewed personnel casualty documents. Appointed casualty assistance officers for next of kin. Prepared letters of sympathy to next of kin; typed correspondence and forms in draft and final copy.
• Prepared and processed applications for OCS, warrant officer flight training, or other training. Processed recommendations for awards and decorations; processed bars to reenlistment, suspension of favorable personnel actions; initiated action for passports.