Travis L. Kearl
NORTH OGDEN,UT
Summary
Dynamic Police Sergeant with extensive experience at Roy City, recognized for exceptional investigative skills and team leadership. Proven track record in training, de-escalation, and policy compliance. A dedicated mentor and FTO, I excel in fostering teamwork and achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Roy City
Roy, UT
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated training programs for new officers and staff members.
- Managed incident reports and maintained accurate records for investigations.
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to officers.
- Led response efforts during emergency situations and critical incidents.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies and state regulations in operations.
Police Officer
Roy City Police Department
Roy, UT
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Patrol- timely and effective response to calls for service as well as proactive engagement within the community during uncommitted patrol time.
- Instructed TASER and de-escalation techniques to law enforcement personnel.
- I have received several awards to include Employee of the Month, on two occasions.
- Served as Field Training Officer, mentoring new recruits to enhance their skills and integration into the department.
Police Officer
Ogden City Police Department
11.2011 - 11.2021
- 5 years Patrol and 5 years Investigations.
- During my time in Patrol, I sought out as much training as possible that was applicable to improving my investigative skillset.
- I was a CIT Instructor, Mentor, Background Investigator and FTO.
- I received several Excellent Work Awards, Employee of the month and Employee of the Year in 2016.
- As a detective I was assigned to the Major Crimes Division, specifically Robbery/Homicide.
- I was an active member of the Homicide Task Force.
- I received several Excellent Work Awards along with a Unit Citation.
- For a period of six months, I was an acting sergeant, overseeing Major Crimes and SVU Detective as well as the SROs.
Corrections Officer
Utah Department of Corrections
Draper, UT
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Overseeing inmates and their daily activities, Utah Department of Corrections
Education
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School
06-2007
Skills
- Interview and Interrogation
- Courtroom Demeanor
- Finder of Fact
- Follow through/Up
- Instructor
- Perpetual State of Learning
- FTO
- Investigation Thoroughness
- Finding Answers
- Team Building/Teamwork
- De-escalation
- Teachable/Knowledge Seeking
- Policy/Procedures/State Law
- Case Law
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Roy City
02.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Roy City Police Department
11.2021 - 02.2024
Police Officer
Ogden City Police Department
11.2011 - 11.2021
Corrections Officer
Utah Department of Corrections
06.2011 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Northridge High School