Walter Haywood
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Dedicated Patrol Sergeant with a strong emphasis on effective communication and problem-solving. Proven ability to supervise teams and coordinate training, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Columbus Police Department
Columbus , GA
02.2007 - Current
- Supervised patrol officers during shifts, ensuring strict adherence to departmental policies.
- Coordinated crime scene investigations and evidence collection with detectives and forensic teams.
- Conducted training sessions for new officers on procedures and departmental standards.
- Enforced traffic laws through proactive vehicular stops for suspected violations.
- Responded to emergencies, providing guidance and support to officers in the field.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and compliance with departmental regulations.
- Supervised patrol activities, ensuring that laws were enforced in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Inspected equipment used by patrol officers on a regular basis; ensured proper maintenance was conducted according to policy.
- Reviewed arrest records on a monthly basis; identified patterns of criminal behavior that could be addressed through targeted enforcement efforts.
- Investigated incidents of criminal activity and prepared detailed reports of findings.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from police officers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA11-2016
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Crime scene investigation
- Evidence collection
- Investigative procedures
- Investigative skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Report writing
- Patrol operations
- Patrol procedures
- Patrol techniques
- Emergency response
- Police Vehicle Operation
- Citation issuance
- Incident documentation
- Accident scene management
- Supervision
- Training programs
- Team coordination
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Law enforcement tactics
- Adaptability
- Ethical conduct
- Witness interviews
- Witness communication
- Search procedures
- Criminal law knowledge
- Criminal law understanding
- Incident documentation
Certification
- Field Training
- Supervision
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Intoxilyzer 9000
- Less Lethal Munitions
- Patrol Rifle
- Homicide Investigations
- Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Investigations
- Taser 7
- OC
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Spending Time With My Family
- Old Houses And The History
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Columbus Police Department
02.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College