Police Department United States
Resume:
BRAD A. ECHTER
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SERGEANT BLUFF, IA 51054
OBJECTIVE
Goal-oriented and focused individual pursuing a challenging position with a reputable company to utilize and expand my knowledge and skills; to be employed with a company that provides continuous learning and growth.
EXPERIENCE
2006-November 2023 Sioux City Police Department
Roles and responsibilities included patrolman in Uniform Bureau where you begin your career and learn how to work in a solo environment or as a team and learn to triage events with multiple officers and agencies in a concerted effort. Additionally, you take service calls, deal with the public in various manners and environments, and use basic investigative skills. I further worked in the ASAP (Alcohol Safety Action Program), dealing with intoxicated drivers and developing patience and strong listening skills with people not in their normal state and developing a keen eye to attention to detail and investigating cases that require a lot of detailed report writing skills. I’ve also worked as detective in the Crimes Against Persons Unit where you have to be selected to work in an elite unit investigating felonious crimes such as assaults, homicides and sex crimes of all nature. I’ve worked all three shifts over the course of my career. One of my most prized positions held and managed for the police department was in the Honor Guard where I have traveled all over the United States to attend fallen officers services as a representative for the department and I’ve served in many ways within the community at various events. 2002-2006 Lowes Home Improvement
Roles and responsibilities included Loss Prevention; reviewing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports of shrink items and marginal loss items, developing and implementing prevention plans to avoid store losses through theft, internally and externally and developing training for proper inventory control methods. Did daily walks of the floor ensuring safety measures were adhered to and in place for merchandise and employees. Met with management team(s) on daily and weekly basis or as necessary. While working in management, I reviewed company merchandising planograms, checked inventory, and ordered materials as necessary and always kept a 2-month supply on hand of high sales items. Reviewed sales reports. Merchandised departments and had endcaps and j-hooks coordinated for add on sales and cart starters. Scheduled employees and coverage for departments. Ensured sales floor was neat, clean, and kept orderly and merchandise was front faced.
EDUCATION/MILITARY EXPEREINCE
1998-2002 United States Marine Corps
- Basic Training- MCRD San Diego
- Military Police School – Ft. McClellan, Alabama
- Crime Prevention School – Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri
- D.A.R.E. School – Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles, California
- Basic Military Crash Investigation School – Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas
- Served as Military Police at Twenty-Nine Palms, California 1996-1998 Iowa Lakes Community College
- Studied Criminal Justice, no degree(entered the U.S. Marine Corps) ABILITIES/LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality, customer service, basic investigations skills, advanced investigation skills, investigate criminal investigations, emergency management, review and develop policies and procedures, crime prevention, interview and interrogation techniques, communication at all levels, leadership, problem solving, project management, time management, organization, creativity, discovering solutions to complex issues, collaborative talent, relationship building, community involvement. COMMUNICATION
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with others.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
2019 Sex Assault Interrogations Tactics Certification 2016 Homicide Investigation Certification
2016 CI 105 - Cell Phone Mapping and Analysis (Computer Crimes) 2014 Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators - 17 Hours Vehicle Rollover Investigations Training 2012 Freight Rail Industry Instruction pertaining to Railroad Safety, Awareness and Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Certification
2011 Search and Seizure Laws and How to Apply Them - 3 Day Course 2011 Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certification 2011 Kinesic Interview and Interrogation Level I & II 2011 Narcotics Identification and Investigation Certification 2010 Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation Certification 2010 Motorcycle Crash Investigation Certification
2009 Certificate to perform direct breath alcohol analysis in the State of Iowa using the Data Master DMT 2009 Wicklander-Zulawski Basic Reid Method of Criminal Interview and Interrogation Certification 2008 At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation Certification 2008 Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation Certification 2008 Traffic Crash Reconstruction Certification
2008 Advanced Highway Criminal Interdiction
2008 Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for Handgun and Shotgun 2001 Certificate of Good Conduct- United States Marine Corps 2000 Certified D.A.R.E. Officer
2000 Certificate of Completion for Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 2000 Certificate of Completion for Recognizing Narcotic Traffickers 2000 Certificate of Completion for Vehicle Stops
2000 Certificate of Completion for Basic Crime Prevention 2000 Certificate of Completion for Advanced Gang Awareness 1999 Conventional Physical Security/Crime Prevention Diploma- U.S. Army Military Police School 1999 Certificate of Completion for Driving Under the Influence 1999 Certificate of Completion for Interview and Interrogation AWARDS
2020 Community Policing Award
2020 Distinguished Service Award
2018 Exceptional Duty Award
2017 Exceptional Duty Award
REFERENCES
Kevin Heineman
Police Officer
U.S. DEA Task Force Supervisor
Patrol Supervisor (Sergeant & Lieutenant)
Currently Detective Bureau Operations Lieutenant
Sioux City Police Department
601 Douglas St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
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Dan Gillon
(Retired)
Police Officer
Police Detective
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Mike Simons
Police Officer
U.S. DEA Task Force Officer
Detective
Currently K-9 Handler
Sioux City Police Department
601 Douglas St.
Sioux City, IA 51101
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Michael Felts
(Retired)
Vice President at Silent Drive
Director of Operations at Sioux Tractor
4444 Dace Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
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Kevin Negaard
Athletic Trainer
Founder of Sioux City Miracle League
Currently Executive Director of Operations
Sunnybrook Church
5601 Sunnybrook Dr.
Sioux City, IA 51106
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Eddie Thiphasouk
Police Officer
School Resource Officer
Sioux City Police Department
Currently U.S. Army Major
U.S. Government Technical Monitor
Currently serving in Kuwait
5419 6th Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
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