WILLIAM MCCONNELL
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Highly skilled Police Officer with extensive experience in law enforcement, crime prevention, and community policing. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations with calmness and professionalism, ensuring the safety of citizens. Dedicated Patrol Sergeant/Officer offering over 27 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE SERGEANT
City Of Gulfport
06.2006 - Current
- Entrusted with full arrest authority
- Enforce state laws and city ordinances through patrols and contacts
- Coordinate and conduct criminal investigations
- Interrogate and interview persons suspected of committing crimes
- Issue citations for violations of laws and city ordinances
- Conduct arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with U
- S
- Constitution
- Collect and process evidence
- Prepare comprehensive final reports used for prosecution
- Maintain all assigned duty gear subject to inspection
- Qualified to carry multiple weapons.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 15 officers.
POLICE OFFICER/SERGEANT
City of Pass Christian
03.1989 - 06.2006
- Entrusted with full arrest authority
- Enforce state laws and city ordinances through patrols and contacts
- Coordinate and conduct criminal investigations
- Interrogate and interview persons suspected of committing crimes
- Issue citations for violations of laws and city ordinances
- Conduct arrests, searches, and seizures in accordance with U
- S
- Constitution
- Collect and process evidence
- Prepare comprehensive final reports used for prosecution
- Maintain all assigned duty gear subject to inspection
- Qualified to carry multiple weapons.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Education
40 Hour Certificate -
FBI Hostage/Crisis Negoatior Class
Jackson, MS2015
Certificate - General Law Enforcement
Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy
Long Beach, MS10.1998
Skills
- French
- Performance Appraisals
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol Supervision
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Investigation
- Courtroom Testimony
- Police reports
- Criminal Law
- Personnel Supervision
- Search and seizure
- Crime Prevention
- Community policing
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Physical restraint
- Staff Discipline
- Search and seizure procedures
Accomplishments
Over my many years in Law Enforcement I have wore the hat of many positions within departments. I have been a K9 handler, traffic/DUI unit, Honor Guard, FTO and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator where I was OIC of the unit. I have been to numerous classes through out my career in Law Enforcement.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/20/73
- Nationality: American
Timeline
POLICE SERGEANT
City Of Gulfport
06.2006 - Current
POLICE OFFICER/SERGEANT
City of Pass Christian
03.1989 - 06.2006
40 Hour Certificate -
FBI Hostage/Crisis Negoatior Class
Certificate - General Law Enforcement
Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy
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