TRENTON KIRKPATRICK
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional skilled in criminal investigations and evidence analysis. Experience in high-stakes environments, managing multiple incidents with sound judgment and clear communication. Aiming to apply these capabilities in corporate security or threat assessment roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Aurora Police Department
Aurora, Colorado
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations into criminal activity, public-safety incidents, and suspicious circumstances to ensure thorough understanding and resolution of cases.
- Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other involved parties to establish facts and identify relevant information.
- Evaluate statements, physical evidence, circumstances, and available records to determine appropriate investigative and enforcement actions.
- Respond to high-priority and rapidly evolving incidents while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.
- Coordinated with officers, supervisors, investigators, dispatchers, and outside agencies to effectively resolve incidents, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and response outcomes.
- Prepare clear, detailed reports documenting incidents, observations, interviews, evidence, and actions taken to support effective case management and legal proceedings.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information in accordance with department policies and legal requirements.
- Communicate with community members from varied backgrounds, frequently during stressful or emotionally charged situations.
Police Officer
Boulder Police Department
Boulder, Colorado
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Handled investigations involving fraud, sexual assault, assault, bias-motivated crimes, burglary, stolen vehicles, harassment, missing persons, and other criminal offenses.
- Conducted investigative interviews and interrogations on a routine basis to gather information, clarify conflicting accounts, and establish timelines.
- Reviewed evidence and available information to identify leads, determine probable cause, and support case disposition.
- Produced comprehensive investigative and incident reports that facilitated case reviews and decisions by supervisors, detectives, and prosecutors.
- Managed multiple active incidents and cases, prioritizing public safety while ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
- Worked independently and collaboratively during complex calls requiring sound judgment and effective communication.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses, suspects, community members, and partner agencies, fostering trust and collaboration in investigations.
- Received recognition for response and performance during a hostage-related critical incident.
Server
Hacienda Colorado
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities.
- Collaborated with team members to address customer needs, contributing to smooth operations.
- Executed financial transactions with accuracy and responsibility, ensuring customer trust.
Project Takeoff Administrator
Hall-Irwin Corporation
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Utilized technical software including On-Screen Takeoff, WinEx, PlanSwift, and EarthWorks to enhance project analysis.
- Reviewed construction plans and project information to support accurate estimating and efficient project takeoffs.
- Analyzed detailed information and maintained accuracy while leveraging specialized computer applications.
Education
Associate Degree - Outdoor Education
Red Rocks Community College
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Investigative Interviewing
- Evidence Evaluation
- Victim & Witness Interviews
- Suspect Interviews
- Investigative Report Writing
- Case Management
- Incident Response
- Critical Incident Response
- Threat Assessment
- Interagency Coordination
- Fact analysis
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Observation & Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Public interaction experience
- Sensitive & Confidential Information
TRAINING & RECOGNITION
- Colorado POST law-enforcement training
- Investigative and incident report-writing training
- Daily experience conducting interviews and preparing professional reports
- Commendation/recognition for response during a hostage-related critical incident
Timeline
Police Officer
Aurora Police Department
05.2026 - Current
Police Officer
Boulder Police Department
11.2021 - 03.2026
Server
Hacienda Colorado
04.2018 - 05.2020
Project Takeoff Administrator
Hall-Irwin Corporation
05.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Degree - Outdoor Education
Red Rocks Community College