professional summary
experience
Chicago, IL ****8
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Legal Compliance
Weapons safety
Courtroom Testimony
Community Engagement
Criminal Investigations
Active listening
Suspect interrogation
Domestic Violence Prevention
Problem solving
Cultural awareness
Interrogation Techniques
Criminal Law
Prosecution support
Case Management
skills
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awards
Recognized over 190 occasions for
achievement with the highest of the
awards being the Police Medal2013
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Two Time Awardees'
Superintendent's Award of Valor
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• Life Saving Award 2 Occasions
Department Commendation 4
Occasions
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• Problem Solving 2 Occasions
• Police Officer of The Month
• Honorable Mentions 130 Occasions.
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Focused Police Officer promotes 26-year history of collaborating with teams to execute complex and critical tasks. Thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments with exceptional critical thinking skills and swift threat mitigation abilities. Diligent professional with proficiency in report drafting and patrol functions.
City of Chicago Chicago, IL
July 1998 - Current
Chicago Police Officer
I am a 26 year Veteran of the Chicago Police Department. My most recent position is Commander of Police. In this role I supervise over three hundred sworn and civilian personnel. I was responsible for planning, supervising, and reviewing activities of all personnel assigned to the 005th District, which include operations and support service function. I had to ensure that my supervision was clear and concise to all of my subordinates.
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I had the responsibility to recommend comprehensive goals and objectives and responsible for their implementation and evaluation of results achieved
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As Commander of the 005th District, the administrative nature of my work require considerable responsibility for making decisions regarding actions to be taken, independent judgment in the interpretation of policies and procedures, as well as application of laws and ordinances
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As a Chicago Police Officer I served in various leadership positions such as a Lieutenant and Sergeant of Police. In these positions I had the responsibility, to positively engage members of the community with the goal of fostering productive relationships in a collaborative effort to promote safe communities. I was responsible for the development, updating, and management of individuals assigned to my various units and team that i have lead. I have created initiatives and plans to address crime within communities that I have been assigned. I had the responsibility to observe trends and address crime in the area. I would resolve crime related issues with a formal plan to address patterns and deal with citizens' complaints. I would assist in effecting arrest analyzing patterns and trends that were crime related. I reinforced my employers ongoing commitment to build community relationships, strengthen trust, develop partnerships, and facilitate healing with the communities that I served.
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As a Sergeant when assigned to the Bureau of Internal Affairs, I conducted administrative misconduct investigations with integrity, transparency, and timeliness and to ensure investigations are conducted with the highest level of integrity and investigative findings were supported by the appropriate standard of proof.
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As an Officer I conducted Investigation consisting surveillance which led to the preparation and management of the execution of over 116 Search Warrants. As a Gun Team Member, I assisted other team members with the execution of over 300 Search Warrants. While assigned to various units within the Chicago Police Department I recovered over 1500 illegal weapons that plagued the streets of Chicago.
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Recognize Crime Patterns involving gun violence within the community. Utilization of resources to investigate and prosecute convicted felons involved in crimes committed with the use of guns.
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Refer to U.S. Attorney's Office involving investigations and possible prosecution on Convicted Felons committing a crime while armed.
Work in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to work as an effective unit to isolate key factors driving gun related crimes.
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Lead Follow up Investigation on crimes committed with the use of firearms
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U.S. Army Chicago, IL
February 1987 - September 1998
Staff Sergeant / E -6
My leadership and management ability made it possible to successfully led and coordinated teams in complex operations. My duties and experience, serving as a Sergeant, in the United States Army taught me to flourish in a rigorous demanding environment. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in intelligence analysis, risk assessment, and decision-making under challenging circumstances. These experiences have instilled in me the ability to remain composed and objective when analyzing complex information, ensuring accurate and timely intelligence products.
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One of my most notable assignments was as a Station Commander of a Recruiting Station. As the highest ranking solider in the office I commanded a team of recruiters for the areas. My responsibilities consisted of telling the Army Story while ensuring that the individuals under my charge were proficient and marketable in our mission to give a positive view on the various opportunities the U.S. Army had to offer.
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Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere.
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Staff and Command
North Western School of Public Safety
June 2021
Masters Public Safety Administration
Calumet College of St. Joseph
June 2019
Bachelor of Science Law Enforcement
Calumet College of St. Joseph
May 2004
High School Diploma
Orangeburg Wilkinson H.S.
May 1986