RUSSELL S. FORD

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Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920

Mob: 719-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Criminal Investigations, Traffic Investigations, and Court Proceedings, including:

Evidence Collection and Handling

Rules of Evidence

Warrant preparation (Search and Arrest)

Rules and laws pertaining to the court room

Use of Force

DUI Detection, DUID Detection

Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Gang Investigation

Emergency Incident Planning

Background Investigations

In class and online college instruction, classes include:

Constitutional Law – Instruction in analyzing criminal justice policies and the effects of civil liberties. Further instruction on the impact within law enforcement and corrections.

Introduction to Criminal Justice – Instruction on the relationship and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.

Research Methods in Criminal Justice – Instruction in the use and collection of criminal justice data for statistical and predictive analysis of crime and justice administration.

Foundations of Criminal Justice – Instruction of the understanding of the criminal justice systems primary components.

Abnormal Psychology – Instruction on the identification of major mental disorders and illnesses for the purposes of reports and court testimony within a forensic setting.

Forensic Psychology – Instruction on the analysis of behavioral evidence for the purpose of criminal profiling, victimology, and distinguishing the difference between modus operandi and signature aspects of a crime.

Criminology – Instruction on what motivates the criminal mind using both sociological and cognitive restructuring theories. Provide an overview of the meaning of crime, crime statistics, theories of causation, criminal thinking and major offense areas, and describe methods for changing criminal behavior.

Forensic Criminology – Instruction and development for an appreciation and understanding of crime scene analysis and management. Further instruct on documenting, collecting, preserving, and processing physical evidence correctly, analyzing it thoroughly, and understanding its relevance to cases with special emphasis on forensic science application and physical evidence recognition and collection.

Criminal Profiling – Instruction on the basic concepts behind criminal profiling or behavioral analysis. Further instruction on analyzing the interaction between criminal behavior and distinct crime scene indicators using deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills with the goal of helping create investigative strategy for the detection, apprehension and prosecution of perpetrators.

Diversity in American Life – Instruction on the challenges and opportunities presented by a diverse workplace and society. Examining the historical roots of today’s demographics in America and consider how our population compares to those of other societies. Allow open dialogue about the controversies around current issues with special emphasis on the multicultural experience in American society regarding race, class, gender, age, political, physical, and other more subtle forms of diversity.

EDUCATION

12/09 – 05/11Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Science in Forensic Psychology

06/07 – 03/09 University of Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security

03/01 – 05/03 National American University, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Applied Management

07/96 – 09/97 Remington College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

01/94 – 07/94 Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Law Enforcement Training Academy

08/86 – 06/89 Poudre High School, Ft. Collins, Colorado - Diploma

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

06/16 – present Background Investigations – Aurora Police Department

15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, Colorado 80012 303-***-****

Perform background checks on potential civilian and lateral police officers for the Aurora Police Department.

03/14 – present Adjunct Instructor – Colorado Technical University

4435 N. Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 719-***-****

Prepare a syllabus for each class taught along with powerpoint presentations, testing material and homework assignment. Provide instruction for assigned classes to be taught for adult students.

08/12 – 01/15 Adjunct Instructor – Community College of Aurora

16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado 80011 303-***-****

Prepare a syllabus for each class taught along with powerpoint presentations, testing material and homework assignment. Provide instruction for assigned classes to be taught for adult students.

08/07 – 08/14 Patrol Officer - Aurora Police Department

15151 E. Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012 303-***-****

Enforce the laws of the State of Colorado, Counties of Adams and Arapahoe, and the City of Aurora. Perform investigations of crime, prepare reports for criminal prosecution or further investigation, enforce traffic laws, and testify in court cases.

03/01 - 08/07 Patrol Sergeant - Cripple Creek Police Department

101 E. Bennett Ave/PO BOX 1687 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 719-***-****

Enforce the laws of the State of Colorado, County of Teller, and the City of Cripple Creek. Perform investigations of crime, prepare reports for criminal prosecution or further investigation, enforce traffic laws, and testify in court cases. Supervise a team of five patrol officers providing reprimands, accommodations, and evaluations as needed.

06/01 – 12/06 Construction Worker – Ford Construction owner/operator

Colorado Springs, CO 719-***-****

Worked on residential construction sites, subcontacting construction workers for construction jobs

obtained through bids provided to homeowners. Held a Class C contractors license.

09/00 - 03/01 Construction Manager - Avalon Building Company

2482 Waynoka Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80915 719-***-****

Supervise contractors and subcontractors in the construction of residential and commercial building projects.

10/96 - 09/00 Patrol Officer - Cripple Creek Police Department

101 E. Bennett Ave/PO BOX 1687 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 719-***-****

Enforce the laws of the State of Colorado, County of Teller, and the City of Cripple Creek. Perform investigations of crime, prepare reports for criminal prosecution or further investigation, enforce traffic laws, and testify in court cases.

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