Operations Sergeant KCPD

ROBERT GIBBS

Nashville, TN ***** • 816-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • LinkedIn.com/in/robertegibbs SEASONED SECUITY LEADER

Law enforcement professional trained in leadership, conflict resolution, crime prevention, facility management and safety, community engagement and policy-writing. Hostage negotiator with extensive communication and negotiation skills. Team-builder with expert knowledge of alcohol laws.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Communications

Customer Service

Investigator

Negotiation

Team-Building

Community Liaison

Interrogation Techniques

Leadership

Physical Security

Training

Conflict Resolution

Inventory Management

Mediation

Project Management

Woodworking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kansas City Police Department, Kansas City, MO 1992-2020 Officer 1992-1995

Community Interaction Officer 1995-1997

Detective, Homicide Unit 1997-2001

Hostage Negotiator 1997-2017

Detective, Vice Unit 2001-2014

Promoted to Sergeant 2015

Field Sergeant 2015-2016

Operations Sergeant Violent Crimes Enforcement 2016-2018 Operations Sergeant Law Enforcement Resource Center 2018-2020 KCPD highlights

• Revised and created multiple KCPD policy manuals and improved division’s inventory management. Wrote several KCPD standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals.

• As Operations Sergeant, supervised Detectives and six Division Analysts, while maintaining the daily operations and administration of the Law Enforcement Resource Center, which included four units and more than 30 sworn and civilian staff.

• Supervised two Detectives that worked directly with Missouri Probation and Parole Officers supervising area offenders. Participated in monthly meetings with Probation and Parole Supervisors and assisted in developing inter-department procedures.

• Became the KCPD subject matter expert for liquor laws and helped to develop the department’s nuisance business ordinance.

• Created and regularly taught a “Laws of Liquor” class at the Police Academy to train sworn members and entrant officers.

• As Field Sergeant, supervised six officers and carried out chain of command orders. Counseled and evaluated staff to ensure productivity and performance standards.

• Department liaison for KC NOVA (KC No Violence Alliance), a multi-agency organization that coordinated to decrease violent crimes. Provided administrative support and reporting, and produced and disseminated documents used in monthly KCPD Governing Board meetings with the Kansas City Mayor, KCPD Police Chief, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, FBI, ATF, various non-profits, and community members. ROBERT GIBBS **************@*****.*** Page Two

• Participated in KC NOVA’s South enforcement efforts. A department led community- centered operation involving canvassing, community meetings and events, enforcement activities and coordination with multiple city agencies for services. The effort resulted in a 12% decrease in crime in the area during the two-month enforcement period.

• Administered the KCPD’s East enforcement efforts over four months, resulting in a 20% decrease in overall crime and a 14% decrease in violent crime.

• Frequently selected to provide conflict resolution and active shooter training for area non-profit organizations.

• Responsible for identifying and vetting participants, supervising officers and coordinating with area non-profits for resources for the department’s Teens in Transition summer jobs program for at-risk youth.

• Regularly selected to represent the KCPD at local, regional and national community events. Organized and led dozens of community events to recruit, inform and build community relationships.

• Used interview and interrogation skills to gather information to solve homicides.

• Used negotiation skills to listen and help people in crisis, frequently bringing situations to a peaceful resolution.

• Used community policing to develop and nurture relationships and identify solutions to address community concerns and problems.

• Selected as member of the security detail for Kansas City Mayor Emanuel Cleaver, II 1997-1998. Frequently selected to provide security for visiting dignitaries and department operation background for local media.

• Awarded Meritorious Service for stopping an Armed Robbery and Certificate of Commendation for twenty years of service as a Hostage Negotiator.

• Received more than 40 letters of commendation and awards during KCPD tenure. Additional KCPD Training

Extensive training in law enforcement, public safety and crime prevention, including: Advanced Crisis Intervention

Hostage Negotiation

Stress Management

CPR and First Aid

Racial Profiling

Veteran Crisis Intervention

Flying Armed

Sovereign Citizen

Blumer and Stanton, W. Palm Beach, FL 1988-1991

Project Manager

Responsible for managing the flow of architectural millwork from the mill to the jobsite to maintain high levels of customer service. Produced project estimates and managed overall projects to include millwork design and internal and external communications. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Wood Technology, Pittsburgh State University, Pittsburgh, KS SELECTED COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Trustee, Bethel AME Church, 2008-2014

• Board Member, KCPD Care Team, 2016-2020

• Board Member, KC Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 2017-2020

• Mentor, Lead to Read KC, 2017-2018

• Speaker, KCPD Badges and Baseball events, 2017-2020

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