Troy Colegrove
Summary
Organized and dependable Police Officer with over 10 years of service in the industry seeking a new opportunity within the detective unit at GRPD. Approaches every situation with alertness and compassion while consistently maintaining safety, sound judgement in decision making, and proper documentation to meet legal requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Grand Rapids
06.2014 - Current
- Sound judgement under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety.
- Utilize communication skills when interacting with diverse populations to build trust with community.
- Patrol assigned areas and responded to calls promptly to check homes, businesses, and public roads for disturbances.
- Patrolled both day and night shifts for South, East, and West units.
- Handle domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Secure crime scenes, gather evidence, and question witnesses, as appropriate.
- Effectively diffuse potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques.
- Investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testify effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Became a Field Training Officer in 2020, training new officers on department policies and procedures to create professional atmosphere focused on public service.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Police Officer
City Of Dowagiac
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging evidence or new leads, handling cases to conclusion.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Education
Police Academy
KVCC
Kalamazoo05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2010
Skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Field Officer Training
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Prisoner Transport
- Court Proceedings
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Investigative Reports & Case Reports
- Witness interviews
Accomplishments
- Team performance award 2018
- Commendation Award 2020
- Life-saving medal in 2023
- Have received several certificates of recognition throughout my tenure as a police officer
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Grand Rapids
06.2014 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Dowagiac
07.2012 - 06.2014
Police Academy
KVCC
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grand Valley State University
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