JOHN W. SHOFNER, JR.

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Morganfield, Kentucky 42437

270-***-****

STATEMENT OF WORK:

I have over twenty years of work experience in Law Enforcement within Union

County, Kentucky

.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MORGANFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

02 01 2012 to 08 26 2013

Chief of Police

City of Morganfield

118 East Main Street

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I held the position of Chief of Police at the City of Morganfield, Kentucky

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Morganfield is a 4th class city in Union County, Kentucky, in the United

States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 3,494 as of the year

2000 U.S. census. Morganfield Police Department has a full staff of eight

full time officers – one Chief of Police, one Assistant Chief of Police, one

Sergeant, one Detective/Investigator, two Senior Patrolmen, and two Junior

Patrolmen. Morganfield Police Department is the only 24 hour Police

Department in Union County and houses the Union County 911 Dispatch Center

that dispatches for all Law Enforcement agencies in Union County as well as

all Fire Departments, Union County Ambulance service, all Rescue Squads,

Union County Coroner, and Union County EMS (Emergency Management Service).

09 14 2009 to 01 31 2012 ` STURGIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police

City of Sturgis

P

.O. Box 98/524 N. Adams St.

Sturgis, KY. 42459

The City of Sturgis is home to the former Little Sturgis Biker Rally, now

known as Kentucky BikeFest, where we have had in the past 20,000+ bikers

descend upon the city in July. I have three (3) full time sworn officers and

two (2) part time sworn officers. We have a fleet of four (4) cruisers and

a large Police Department Building that houses our City Employee Fitness

Center, Police Training Room, Officer Sleep Quarters/Apartment and

Kitchenette, F.O.P

. Meeting Quarters, City Council Chambers, Patrol Officer

Work Stations/Cubicles, Chief’s Office, Lieutenant s Office, Conference Room,

’

Armory, Evidence Safe, Supply, Processing Room and Interview Room. I have

acquired the following grants while Chief of Police: Bulletproof Vest

Partnership (BVP) Grant which purchased two (2) bulletproof vests for

officers, Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS) Grant which

purchased Electronic Control Devices (Tasers) for officers, and Union County

Chapter of KY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (KYASAP) which purchased

Preliminary Breath Test (PBTs) for police agencies in Union County . I have

successfully petitioned the Sturgis City Council to raise the starting

salary of Police Officers (part time, full time and Lieutenant) one dollar

($1) per hour. I have also petitioned the Sturgis City Council for enactment

of city ordinances currently under review for approval which include: Golf

Cart and Golf Cart like ordinance, Yard/Garage Sale Permits, Mobile Home

license, Burglar alarm Ordinance, and Vacant Property/Certificate of

Occupancy. I have successfully through enforcement of Sturgis’ Nuisance

Property Ordinance had twenty one (21) lots cleared within the City and

other lots that were nuisances corrected.

07 01 93 to 09 11 2009 UNION COUNTY SHERIFF

Deputy Sheriff

Union County Sheriff

P

.O. Box 30

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I was originally hired as the first third shift deputy for Union County. I

continued on this assignment for three years and was then transferred to

second shift (1330 to 2330). I worked this assignment for approximately 3

years. I went to Day Shift (0730 to 1330) for 6 years and then back to third

shift for approximately 1 year. Then I accepted the School Resource Officer

position beginning school year 2007.

I was Grant Coordinator for 10 years and successfully acquired six (6)

Pennyrile Narcotic Task Force Grants for our department with these grants our

department was able to purchase Laptops for each officer, GLOCK .40 caliber

back up weapons, Police .223 Assault Rifles, binoculars for patrol units,

handheld radios, shotguns, NARCO Drug test kits, and computer supplies. I

successfully acquired two (2) C.O.P.S. FAST grants for equipment, Church

Arson Grant for Overtime Pay, and C.O.P

.S. in School Grant, which created the

School Resource Officer position. I also was successful in a Bulletproof

Vest Partnership Act Grant, which paid for of the bulletproof vests for our

department. I co wrote two (2) J.A.G. (Justice Assistance Grant) which

provided My Digital Partner Portable Video Cameras in all patrol units and

purchased an Evidence Tracking System for the department.

I also graded all paperwork for the department for ten and years (from 1994

to 2006). I monitored, installed and upgraded all computers at the

department (2 desktops and 5 laptops). I was also the Evidence Technician

for approximately one year (2005 2006). My last assignment was as the School

Resource Officer for Union County School District for two (2) years.

Being a certified Defensive Techniques Instructor, I wrote the amended

policy on Use of Force for the department and have held multiple training

sessions on PPCT (Pressure Point Control Techniques) and GAGE (Ground

Avoidance Ground Escape).

I also, when local sheriff’s departments were responsible for Meagan’s Law

notification regarding the release of Sexual Offenders, created computer

notification and request forms that were used not only by my department but

also by surrounding sheriff’s departments. During this time period I also

maintained records on all Sexual Offenders within my jurisdiction.

All positions held have included normal functions and duties (bailiff, paper

service, transport of prisoners, radar and enforcement patrol, and

dispatched requests/calls for service) and duties as assigned or requested

(ballgames, dances/prom, off duty security, etc.)

10 16 91 to 07 01 93 MINACT, INC.

Security Investigator

Rank: SGT./Lead Investigator

Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I implemented policies and procedures of Center Security in a humanistic and

professional manner. I performed investigations as a result of the

infractions of Center rules and regulations. I conducted assigned

investigations including the collecting and preserving of evidence and

information pertinent to the incident, which had been committed or may have

been in the process of being committed. Developed any leads related to

student misbehavior through investigation and contacts. Labeled and

identified all relevant physical evidence obtained during an investigation

and preserved all evidence so that it could be competently presented in a

court of law, when necessary. Photographed, video recorded, and secured the

scene of serious crime areas and conducted searches for physical evidence.

Interrogated persons suspected of having been involved in an incident and/or

interviewed all witnesses who might have knowledge that an infraction had

been committed. I prepared complete and precise written reports of

incidents when investigating alleged Center violations. I reported to

designated authorities, as appropriate, information concerning infractions

of rules and regulations and violations of State and Federal Laws.

Established and maintained rapport with students, staff, and community . I

was also the court liaison for appearance on matters pertaining to students.

I testified in: U.S. Federal Court Owensboro, KY.; Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Court; Henderson District and Circuit Court; and Union County District and

Circuit Court. I also acted in the capacity of Security Manager whenever

the Security Manager was absent or when requested.

11 16 91 to 07 01 93 MINACT, INC.

Tort Claim Officer

Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I assisted students and staff in filing claims for damage, loss or

destruction of their property and property of others according to the

Federal Tort claims Act. I collected all facts, including victim, suspect,

witness, signs of forced entry, establishment of possession of item(s) on

Center, and suited the claims for a decision to the Regional Solicitor’

s

Office. Kept extensive files on Center thefts with no suspects in addition

to files of all Tort Claim proceedings including months, yearly register,

pending, awaiting estimate, false claim, memo to, and memo from. I

preformed this in addition to Primary Job of Security Investigator.

01 01 92 to 10 16 91 MINACT, INC.

Security Dispatcher rd shift, 3

Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Morganfield, KY. 42437

Maintained a written daily log of all incoming telephone calls and logged

all calls officers were sent on. I maintained a typed log of all incoming

telephone calls that was sent to the Center Director. I kept log of all

students returning to Center from leave and all incoming new students. I

logged departing students on the Center Daily Departure List. Typed all

incident reports for the shift and made necessary corrections. I was

responsible for organizing a monthly report of the shift for the Security

Manager. I performed all other duties as assigned. I worked as Shift

Training Officer. I also acted in a supervisory role in the absence of my

supervisor and at his request.

10 90 to 01 01 91 CAREER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORP

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Security Dispatcher

Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Morganfield, KY. 42437

(See above statement)

04 03 89 to 10 90 CAREER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORP

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Security/Safety Officer

Earle C. Clements Job Corps

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I was responsible for preserving the peace and for protecting life and

property at the center. Enforced in a fair and impartial manner all laws

and Center rules and regulations. I adjusted to varied situations that

developed. I used varied techniques in dealing with diverse groups,

discerning attitudes and worked cooperatively with fellow staff members. I

treated students on an individual basis, not on the basis, of race or creed.

Discovered and used the terminology that was most effective in communicating

with students. Worked hard toward self improvement by obtaining training in

Certified Fire School and Fire Training in Regional and State Classes; CPR

and First Aid Certification; Training as Backup Dispatcher; and acted in a

supervisory role in the absence of said individual or at the request of

immediate supervisor or Security Manager.

11 04 85 to 04 03 89 RESCARE, INC.

Third Shift Supervisor

Higgins Learning Center

Morganfield, KY. 42437

Worked in a 56 bed Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally retarded and

developmentally disabled. I was supervisor of seven employees. I assisted

clients in personal care, daily living skills, behavior modification, crisis

intervention, and care of personal items. During my three and one half year

period with this company I held the positions of Residential Advisor, Study

Hall Coordinator, Day Program Aide, Assistant Supervisor, and finally Third

Shift Supervisor. I also, worked as a Certified Medicine Aide in keeping

medical records and dispensing medication to clients in addition to

regularly scheduled job/duties.

05 83 to 11 04 85 EXERCISE EMPORIUM & SPA

Trainer/Men’

s Dept.

Exercise Emporium & Spa

Morganfield, KY. 42437

I assisted customers in establishing proper weight training/conditioning

techniques. I conducted therapeutic recreation classes for physically

disabled and other special customers. I cared for the sanitation and

condition of equipment, showers, sauna, tanning facilities, and hot tub.

Through High School STURGIS REXALL DRUGS

Clerk/Soda Jerk

Sturgis Rexall Pharmacy

Sturgis, KY. 42459

I was accountable for the proper working of the soda fountain area. I

assisted customers in recognizing, selecting and purchasing items. I

assisted owner in inventory and prescription orders. I also, performed

general custodial work on a daily basis.

EDUCATION:

Electronic Control Device

(Taser) Instructor Taser Training Academy

Scottsdale, AZ.

P .O. (Police Training Officer)

.T D.O.C.J.T

.

Richmond, KY.

E.M.T

. Basic Pie Herron Tech Center

Morganfield, KY. 42437

G.A.G.E.

(Ground Avoidance Ground Escape)/

Ground Fighting Instructor D.O.C.J.T

.

Richmond, KY.

Field Instructor D.O.C.J.T

.

Richmond, KY.

P .C.T

.P . Instructor

(Pressure Point Control Tactics) D.O.C.J.T

.

Richmond, KY.

Defensive Techniques Instructor D.O.C.J.T

.

Richmond, KY.

D.O.C.J.T. Eastern Kentucky University

Basic Police Training Richmond, Kentucky

Associates Degree University of Kentucky

Applied Science Henderson Comm. College

Henderson, KY. 42420

Certified Medicine Owensboro Vocational

Aid Owensboro, KY.

High School Graduate Union Co. High School

With Honors – 1980 Morganfield, KY. 42437

I have attended many job related seminars and training in each job I have

held.

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