SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified law enforcement professional with 20+ years of progressive experience in leading and managing a wide range of law enforcement activities.

Adept at managing police operations, including city law enforcement, establishment of local town police department, and security consulting.

Highly capable of directing and leading police personnel to meet law enforcement objectives coupled with exceptional comprehension of gathering evidence and complying with legal requirements.

Exceptional communicator with notable success in management of operations with a focus on program management and law enforcement training to improve community quality of life.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES

Community Liaison

Relationship Management

Safety Enforcement

Personnel Management

Staff Training & Development

Budget Coordination

Public Relations

External Affairs

Policy/Procedure Development

Mentoring

Crime Prevention

Safety Leadership

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Durham City Policy Department – Durham, NC 03/2017 – present

Community Liaison Consultant, Community Services (Contractor)

Coordinates training/knowledge sharing for community services staff on effective management and execution of Community Liaison Officer role.

Schedules trainings and coordinates training needs with external agencies while evaluating long term training needs and proposing solutions for future success.

Facilitates training on how to effectively liaise with local & state agencies, as well as the general public/community.

Maintains training files and records and addresses inquiries regarding training criteria.

Assists with updating organizational charters and SOPs as required.

Continues to support activities within Community Services Unit.

Durham City Police Department – Durham, NC 05/1992 – 01/2017

Community Liaison Officer, Community Services 05/2005 – 01/2017

Worked with local & state agencies to ensure the best and highest delivery of services to the citizens of Durham as well as the timely support for external/internal clients of the Durham City Police Department.

Represented the Durham City Police Department and conferred with citizen groups and department officials to provide community outreach and assistance directly or through police-affiliated agencies.

Suggested recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; implemented approved procedures; monitored work activities to ensure compliance with established policies.

Provided organizational leadership as the Community Liaison Officer; worked with the community on the following programs: Police Athletic League (PAL), Citizens Observer Patrol (COP), Police Explorers, Torch Run/Special Olympics

Served as DPD representative on diversity team, 7 stars/United Way Combined Campaign and employee workplace improvement committee.

Championed a number of high profile community events by leading participation in various events and annual fundraisers

Special Project Leadership – Community Services

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Summary: The Police Athletic League program began as a non-chartered program in 2010. I was instrumental in providing leadership to ensure the program grew to become a member of the National PAL Organization. I supervised, coordinated, recruited and coached players, and was responsible for expanding the program, which served over 900 young people, ages 5-18. Other duties included:

Budget allocation

Mentoring and education

Grant development

Police Explorers

Summary: Instrumental in leading the Police Explorer Program; coordinated and trained over 50 Durham Police Explorers. Ensured sufficient advisors for the program and served as counselor for youth in program. Assured all training was in compliance with established processes/procedures and created examinations to test student knowledge/performance levels.

Other duties included:

Home Visits/Counseling

Life Skills Coaching

Recreational Outings

Organized basic law enforcement training on weapons use, physical fitness, self-defense and patrol techniques.

Citizens Observer Patrol (COP)

Summary: Led and expanded COP, a community-policing program designed to create opportunities for citizens to get involved in crime prevention within their communities. Provided citywide program leadership for COP operations. Additional duties included:

COP vehicle maintenance

Recruit training

Uniform distribution

Unit supervision

Ride-a-longs – Infirmed and property checks

Durham City Police Department – Durham, NC

Investigator (Juvenile, Violent Crimes & Homicide Units) 10/2002 – 05/2005

Summary: Investigative lead responsible for completing interviews/interrogations, coordinating investigations with other agencies, directing the collection of physical evidence at crime scenes and other duties to include: crime scene investigation, surveillance leads, conducting photographic lineups, search warrants and arrest execution; charge filings and court testimonies.

Durham City Police Department – Durham, NC

School Resource Officer – Durham County Public Schools 07/2000 – 10/2002

Summary: Enforced school safety/security rules and worked to maintain a positive learning environment while counseling youth on the importance of leading responsible and drug-free lives, in addition to the following duties: behavior modification for at-risk youth; liaising with police department and Durham Public School System officials; and investigating reported youth criminal activity.

Durham City Police Deportment – Durham NC

Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer (S.B.I. Certified) 07/1995 – 07/2000

Summary: Counseled youth on avoidance of drug use, in addition to organizing and teaching a 17-lesson curriculum, liaising with police department and Durham Public School System officials to ensure youth compliance with school safety and security rules, collaborated with Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents to organize tobacco buy busts. Additional duties included: youth criminal activity investigation; line management monthly report development; and community service participation.

Police Officer II & Master Officer (Advanced Certification)

Duties included providing protection for others; investigating complaints and violations of the law; compiling reports; collecting and preserving evidence; interviewing suspects, witnesses and victims; investigating vehicle accidents; enforcing state laws/city ordinances and serving warrants.

Provided leadership in managing traffic control, patrolling designated areas of the city, creating regular reports to line management on issues concerning security and safety of public and private property.

Served as a security consultant to private businesses, and participated in community service activities.

Conducted background investigations which included investigation of criminal and driving records, employment history and military service/discharges.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Town of Greenevers, NC – Green Evers, NC 02/1997 – 08/1997

Interim Police Chief

Summary: Collaborated with city management to develop departmental policies and standard operating procedures. Managed police budget and liaised with the local sheriff’s department to establish communication strategies and organize patrol details. Additional duties included: safety/security issue reports; staff training schedule development; implemented in-service training control modules and tools for effective operational management.

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC 09/1988 – 05/1992

Corporal - Public Safety

•Successfully completed Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and obtained state law enforcement certification. Duties included providing protection for others and safeguarding property, investigating complaints and violations of the law, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing suspects.

•Investigated vehicle accidents and compiled reports, completing monthly reports to line management.

•Directed traffic, wrote chapter 20 and criminal citations, provided crowd control at special events.

•Law enforcement training included DCI certification and instructor certification for PR-24 and RIPP restraining devices. Additional responsibilities included management of line staff assigned to squad.

•Responsible for overall security of campus facilities. Led proactive measures to ensure safety for students, faculty and staff.

Research Triangle Institute - Research Triangle Park 08/1987 – 09/1988

Security Officer

•Duties included ensuring site security and safety, patrolling campus, monitoring buildings, compiling personal injury/accident reports, completing security reports for line management and directing traffic.

•Obtained/completed training in CPR/first aid, fire prevention/extinguisher use, elevator rescue. Received Confidential Business Information (CBI) and Department of Defense (DOD) security clearances.

•Investigated campus incidents and provided follow-up reports.

First Investors – Durham, NC 11/1986 – 03/1987

Registered Representative

•Duties included successfully completing Series 6 and 63, state, and federal examinations. Obtained securities license, recruited employees, counseled clients on various investments.

•Demonstrated ability in developing business leads, sourcing prospective clients, assessing customer needs and following up with new/existing clients to successfully meet performance goals and expectations.

•Proactively assisted new clientele with financial planning/asset allocation.

•Developed strategies for income growth and preservation of capital which were aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.

Advance Auto – Raleigh NC 06/1986 – 08/1987

Assistant Manager

•Duties included oversight of store operations, management of 10+ employees, bookkeeping, monetary control, cash flow, bank drops, payroll, opening/closing procedures, store security, stock ordering, loss prevention and customer service.

•Conducted interviews with job candidates and provided training for new hires.

•Provided continuous education and coaching to all levels of store staff; trained personnel in effective selling, inventory control, merchandising techniques, customer service protocol

EDUCATION

North Carolina Central University – Durham, NC

Bachelor of Arts -Political Science/Public Administration

Chowan College – Murfreesboro, NC

Pre-Education Curriculum

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