CLIFFORD G. POPE

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MEHLVILLE, MO 63129

CP: 314-***-****

WP: 314-***-****

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Lieutenant – Watch Commander

Kirkwood Police Department

Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to provide my employer with a highly skilled and motivated executive leader capable of guiding a team in a comprehensive effort focused on the core missions of the organization.

EDUCATION

1995 FBI National Academy Quantico, Va.

183rd Session

1992 University of Missouri – St. Louis St. Louis, Mo.

Master of Arts – Criminology and Criminal Justice

1988 Webster University St. Louis, Mo.

Master of Arts – Legal Studies

1984 Webster University St. Louis, Mo.

Bachelor of Arts – Business Management

Honors – Cum Laude

1982 St. Louis Community College - Meramec St. Louis, Mo.

Associates Applied Science – Criminal Justice

Honors – Phi Theta Kappa

PAST ACHIEVEMENTS / OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Adjunct Instructor – East Central Community College, Concordia University-St. Louis,

University of Phoenix (On-Line), St. Louis Community College at Meramec

Instructor – Kirkwood Police Citizen’s Police Academy

United States Army Meritorious Service Medal

United States Army Commendation Medal

EXPERIENCE

1980 - Present City of Kirkwood Police Department Kirkwood, Mo.

November 2013 – Present

Lieutenant – Watch Commander

Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the patrol division

Active with ECC Project, specifically FD Radio’s, Police Radio’s and the NG-911 System

2003 – November 2013

Lieutenant – Commander – Communications/Records/Courts

Directly responsible for 8 full-time dispatchers and 1 record clerk, 2 court clerks and 3 part-time dispatchers and 1 part-time clerk. Oversee and supervise the daily operations within the Communications, Records and Court Division of the Kirkwood Police Department. Interact with and prepare documents and reports for the City of Kirkwood Municipal Court. Direct dispatch operations, records, and the Municipal Court Operations for city of 28,000 people covering 12 square miles within the City of Kirkwood and the City of Oakland.

Supervised 9 full time dispatchers, 1 full-time and 1 part-time police clerk, and 2 full-time court clerks in the daily operations of the police department.

Managed/Administered $600,000 budget directly related to Communications, Records, and Court Division.

Instituted EMD Protocol for EMS (Priority Dispatch) with the Fire Department (EMD and EMD-Q Certified)

Directly responsible for acquiring current CAD/RMS System (Global) and the expanded use to ensure it is being used to its fullest capability.

Directly responsible for researching, acquisition of and training of officers on MDT’s for the police department.

Grant Coordinator - research and write all of the grants for police services/equipment (Acquired over $50,000 in grant money in FY 2009, 2010 over $40,000, 2011-2013 over $60,000.00 in grant funds received.

Wrote SOP for Communications Division.

Researched/Drafted/Instituted new shift rotation for the Communications Division.

Custodian of Records for the Kirkwood Police Department and directly responsible for the release of reports to the public, courts, attorneys, other entities.

Directly responsible for the budget relative to uniforms, individual equipment, ballistic vests, and computer equipment used within the department.

Researched/Instituted LETS (Law Enforcement Traffic Accident System) for the department.

Directly manage 9-1-1 emergency system/radio system/EOC Operations.

Liaison with the IT Department for the City of Kirkwood as it relates to computer equipment/programs used by the Kirkwood Police Department.

Directly responsible and fluent in CAD System, Records Management System and Crimes System used by the police department.

Fluent in various computer programs (Internet, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Researched, Recommended and Purchased Call Check System for the Communications Center (2009).

Responsible for maintaining/tracking/recording all REJIS/CJIS Certifications for all members of the Kirkwood Police Department.

Assumed duties as Commander of Support Services in his absence.

1997 - 1999

Bureau Commander – Criminal Investigations

Reported directly to the Chief of Police. Provided direct leadership, direction, and guidance to seven investigators, one juvenile officer, and one evidence officer and other members of the department in the investigation of felony and misdemeanor crimes, neighborhood nuisances, and ordinance violations. Served as the Department’s Lead Internal Affairs Investigator.

Responsible for all criminal and civil investigations

Developed/Administered $539,351 budget for the division.

Member of St. Louis Major Case Squad

Responsible for research/purchase of surveillance equipment

75 % average clearance rate during my tenure as commander.

1995 - 1997 and 1999 - 2003

Lieutenant – Supervisor – Field Operations

Supervised the daily operations of 35 officers within the Field Operations Bureau. Performed supervisory and normal patrol functions. Responded to and served as on-scene commander during major incidents. Developed shift schedules, provided response to media inquiries, and reviewed/approved patrol reports. Maintained manpower/beat time allocation and scheduling for patrol and field operations and controlled overtime as needed.

Researched and wrote grants for department

Secondary duty assigned as the Traffic Lieutenant

Assume duties of Bureau Commander in his absence.

Additional Responsibility for replacing all uniforms, equipment for the department.

1991 - 1995

Sergeant – Supervisor of Communications and Records

Responsible for the supervision of 8 full-time dispatchers and 3 record clerks, and 3 part-time dispatchers and 1 part-time clerk. Ensured that all federal, state, and local laws were adhered to as they relate to the laws of records, reports, tickets, warrants, and data entry.

Reorganized record sections researched and instituted call-check system, fluent in REJIS System, Sunshine Laws with a strong working knowledge of CAD.

Instituted computerized arrest/booking system for the department’s correctional facility.

1988 - 1991

Detective – Administrative Assistant

Worked with other detectives and law enforcement agencies while conducting criminal and civil investigations for the department.

Active member of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad

Primary Arson and Fraud Investigator for the department

Conducted backgrounds on police/city employee applicants

1980 - 1988

Patrol Officer/Training Officer/Traffic Officer

Consistently patrolled all areas of assigned district. Self-initiated all primary patrol duties and responded to calls for service, as dispatched. Trained new officers during their 12-week probationary training period in all facets and local auspices of patrol duties.

Conducted standard patrols, suppressing criminal activity, and traffic enforcement.

Field Training Officer responsible for training new officers on basic responsibilities.

Wrote the department's first Field Training Officers Manual

1972 – 1979 United States Army

1984 – 1988 United States Army Reserves

Drill Instructor / Training NCO / Sergeant First Class (E-7)

Taught/Trained 60 recruits (every 12 weeks) for 16 different training cycles covering 3 years. Taught classes in leadership, followership, teambuilding, weapons and survival skills, customs and courtesies, self-defense tactics, marksmanship, and small unit maneuver. Trained recruits in the fundamentals of service life, developed recruit discipline, close order drill, pride, and love of the Army and country. Lectured on Army history and tradition, Army regulations, maintained records, and prepared reports.

Drill Sergeant

Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Training

Weapons Specialist

Chemical/Biological Specialist

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Eastern District of the FBI National Academy

International Association of Chiefs of Police

Law Enforcement Officers Association

National Internal Affairs Association

Mid-States Organized Crime Group

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials

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