Leadership
Tyrone Burns II
Chief of Police
Newton,GA
Summary
Chief of Police with 25+ years of law enforcement field experience and 2100+ hours of training in the law enforcement field. A results-driven and visionary law enforcement executive with a proven track record of implementing innovative strategies, fostering community partnerships, and driving operational excellence. Effectively oversee, discipline and motivate officers to better protect and serve area residents. Monitor field operations to optimize behaviors and minimize protocol violations. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators and general public with good interpersonal communication skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating agency growth.
About me:
I am a devoted husband and father, finding joy in my Christian faith and spending quality time with my family playing pickle-ball on Sundays. As an Air Force, softball, and football Dad, I cherish the moments spent supporting my children in their passions and pursuits.
Overview
25
25
5
5
Years of Leadership
Skills
- Managing Teams
- Strong Leadership
- Decision-making abilities
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Community Relations
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- Georgia Chief of Association Executive Training
- International Chief of Association Executive Training
- Southern Police Institute Training
- F.B.I. LEEDS Ga Training
- Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training (Department of Justice)
- National Incident Management System Training (FEMA)
- Management Level 1 (Georgia Public Safety Training Center)
- Basic Law Enforcement Academy
- Basic Corrections Academy
Education
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge, GA05-2000
Work History
Chief of Police
Colquitt Police Department
Colquitt, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the police department, ensuring effective law enforcement operations and community safety
- Develop and implement department policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws
- Oversee the department's budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure fiscal responsibility
- Recruit, train, and supervise police personnel, promoting professional development and maintaining high standards of performance
- Foster positive relationships with the community through outreach programs, community policing initiatives, and public relations efforts
- Develop and implement crime prevention strategies, coordinate investigations, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of criminal activities
- Coordinate emergency response efforts, collaborate with other agencies, and ensure effective crisis management
- Advocate for policies and legislation that enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts
- Utilize data-driven approaches to identify crime trends, allocate resources, and develop proactive strategies
- Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and government officials to address public safety issues.
Assistant Chief
Colquitt Police Department
Colquitt, GA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist the Chief in the development, administration, coordination, and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and activities
- Performs various duties including organizing, planning, and coordinating various programs and operations.
- Monitored departmental performance metrics and suggested improvements for efficiency.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress on assigned tasks, provide feedback, and plan future activities.
- Established effective communication channels between departments to facilitate information sharing.
Investigator/Drug Agent
Miller County Sheriff's Office
Colquitt, GA
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Perform investigations at the scene of a crime and related follow-up duties
- Investigate, locate, and confiscate illicit drugs, and other illegal substances
- Conduct extremely sensitive time-critical investigations of allegations of civil and criminal violations, and internal and external misconduct
- Investigate and apprehend persons charged by warrant or subpoena
- Serve civil process, and provide courtroom security when directed by courts
- Utilize investigative policies and prescribed investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Investigator/ K-9 Officer
Baker County Sheriff's Office
Newton, GA
08.2005 - 05.2017
- Patrol County area, enforcing the law, protecting life and property
- Perform investigations at the scene of a crime and related follow-up duties
- Investigate, locate, and confiscate illicit drugs, and other illegal substances by using k-9 search and assistance
- Conduct extremely sensitive time-critical investigations of allegations of civil and criminal violations, and internal and external misconduct
- Investigate and apprehend persons charged by warrant or subpoena
- Serve civil process, and provide courtroom security when directed by courts
- Utilize investigative policies and prescribed investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Full-time Police Officer
Colquitt Police Department
Colquitt, GA
09.2004 - 08.2005
- Perform security patrol, traffic control, investigate accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct
- Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws/ordinances, and Department policies
- Respond to emergency radio calls and investigate accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc
- Prepare a variety of reports and records including investigation and field interrogation reports.
Correctional Officer
Decatur County CI
Bainbridge, GA
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Security operations, coordinating, overseeing, and monitoring daily activities of inmates
- Initiated disciplinary reports on inmates, prepared reports, and maintained daily logs as required
- Provided safety in program activities and supervising labor crews
- Conducted shakedown for contraband materials, individually or as part of a specialized team.