Shelly L. Milton
Belleville,MI
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, excelling in criminal investigations and financial auditing. Proven track record in training over 200 officers and enhancing operational efficiency through budget management. Strong analytical thinker with exceptional communication skills, committed to maintaining security and integrity in high-stakes environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff & Law Enforcement Instructor
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
Detroit, MI
01.1999 - 02.2021
- Directed courthouse operations and delivered certified instruction to law enforcement personnel, managing teams assigned to court security and academy training.
- Supervised daily activity across multiple court divisions, overseeing scheduling, incident response, and officer deployment.
- Trained over 200 officers in Defensive Tactics, Weapon Retention, Courthouse Security, and Ground Avoidance strategies.
- Led program evaluations and training audits to improve curriculum delivery and ensure compliance with state standards.
- Mentored new hires and coordinated with command staff on performance reviews and professional development.
- Executed security protocols during high-profile proceedings, maintaining order and safeguarding public officials, jurors, and citizens.
Police Officer / Corporal
River Rouge Police Department
River Rouge, MI
09.1992 - 12.1992
- Promoted to Corporal and trusted with team supervision, field leadership, and high-stakes investigations.
- Conducted complex investigations, collected evidence, and managed chain-of-custody documentation.
- Led shift teams in traffic enforcement, arrest operations, and emergency response.
- Provided guidance to junior officers on scene control, report writing, and witness interviews.
- Coordinated with prosecutors on evidence preparation for criminal trials.
- Supervised officers on shift rotations and coordinated field response during critical incidents.
Financial Analyst Assistant to Director of Finance
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
Detroit, MI
01.1991 - 12.1992
- Supported agency-wide financial planning, budgeting, and auditing initiatives for multiple law enforcement divisions under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance.
- Analyzed multi-unit law enforcement budgets and flagged inconsistencies, helping leadership reallocate funds for operational efficiency.
- Conducted internal audits and spending reviews to ensure compliance with department policies and funding limitations.
- Created detailed financial reports and spending dashboards that identified high-risk cost centers and guided senior leadership decisions.
- Developed and maintained financial tracking tools to improve transparency and reduce overspending across administrative and tactical units.
- Collaborated directly with leadership teams to support grant reporting, procurement oversight, and forecasting for unit-level expenditures.
Administrative Assistant to Narcotics Commander
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
Detroit, MI
01.1988 - 12.1990
- Oversaw financial recordkeeping for seized assets and supported undercover operations with detailed tracking of narcotics funds.
- Maintained and audited all narcotics-related financial records.
- Tracked forfeiture auction proceeds and coordinated deposits with the County Treasurer’s Office.
- Prepared financial documentation for audits in collaboration with County Treasurer’s Office.
- Supported undercover operations by recording and reconciling narcotics fund transactions ensuring integrity of financial records.
Education
Wayne County Regional Police Academy -
Schoolcraft College
Garden City, MI12.1992
Skills
- Criminal investigations
- Financial auditing and analysis
- Budget management
- Asset seizure and forfeiture
- Evidence preservation and chain of custody
- Court security and instruction
- Surveillance and threat detection
- Analytical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Organizational skills and documentation
Websites
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff & Law Enforcement Instructor
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
01.1999 - 02.2021
Police Officer / Corporal
River Rouge Police Department
09.1992 - 12.1992
Financial Analyst Assistant to Director of Finance
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
01.1991 - 12.1992
Administrative Assistant to Narcotics Commander
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
01.1988 - 12.1990
Wayne County Regional Police Academy -
Schoolcraft College