MICHAEL M. DAVIS, MEd, BS, BA Chicago, IL ***** adzaft@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-****
LAW ENFORCEMENT & COMMUNITY POLICING LEADER
Award-winning Law Enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience leading and supporting critical public safety and community policing programs. History of training 13,000+ police officers and uniting teams to enhance both public safety and community relationships with police. Reputation for transforming operational and service performance.
Continually promote integrity, high standards for policing, and personal responsibility. Perceptive problem solver and understanding leader; quickly establish trust with officers and citizens. Background as a Program Coordinator for the City of Durham (North Carolina); experience complemented by a Master of Education from North Carolina Central University.
Media & Public Relations
Facility Security Audits
Curriculum Development
Budget Management
Program Administration
Community Policing Oversight
Private/VIP Security Operations
Staff Recruitment & Training
Policy Development/Implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VIP/Private Security, THE PATRIOT SECURITY GROUP, Chicago, IL 2017 – Present
Provide Security for celebrities, CEO’S, foreign businessmen, and Forbes 100 individuals (including family members).
Patrolman/Police Officer, CITY OF CHICAGO – ILLINOIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Chicago, IL 1992-2015 (Retired)
Served in various capacities to support mission-critical programs, including Domestic Violence Liaison Officer, Senior Service Officer and Gang Resistance Education & Training Officer, Tactical Team Statistician, and Rescue Diver.
Handpicked to instruct all 13,000 CPD and Administrative staff on Community Policing best practices.
oAssigned to support community policing efforts in 2 highly challenging communities: Englewood and Chinatown.
oConducted information sessions and training in Chinatown with support of 2 interpreters (Mandarin and Cantonese); partnered with the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce to translate written materials.
Facilitated training and developed/delivered curriculum around numerous topics and policing strategies (1993 – 1996):
oChicago Alternative Policing Strategy (C.A.P.S) Trainer
oJoint Community Police Training Team Member/Advisor
oInstructional Design Quality Control Team (I.D.Q.C) Member/Consultant
Engaged as Research Analyst (1996 – 1999) to analyze department operations and serve as liaison with Department units and outside agencies. Delivered insights, information, resources, and strategies to support performance:
oAuthored the General Order that established the CPD’s first, organization-wide direct deposit payroll program.
oConducted feasibility research for new and revised policies/procedures. Presented findings to impacted units.
Selected as 1 of only 10 law enforcement professionals to serve as a Recruitment Ambassador (Spring/Summer 1997):
oContacted colleges and universities throughout Illinois to recruit qualified employment prospects; encouraged students to consider a career with the CPD.
oRaised awareness of employment opportunities through radio program appearances, job fairs, and public speaking.
Regularly/systematically evaluated efficiency/effectiveness of operations within Department Units.
Additional Experience Includes: Program Coordinator – City of Durham Parks and Recreation, Durham, NC
EDUCATION, TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Law Enforcement Graduate – Chicago Police Academy, Chicago IL
Master of Education (MEd) – North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech of Pathology / Bachelor of Science (BS), Audiology – Shaw University, Raleigh, NC
Certifications – Senior Service Officer Certification Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Certification
MICHAEL M. DAVIS, MEd, BS, BA Chicago, IL 60652 adzaft@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-****
Awards
We Care Role Model Youth Motivational Program Recognition Award
Chicago Police Department Life Saving Award – for saving human lives with Marine Unit
Chicago Police Department Commendation – for participating in the Automated Directives Project Chicago Police Department Special Commendation – for serving as a Recruitment Ambassador
Chicago Police Department Commendation – Chicago Alternative Police Strategist Trainer/Joint Community Police Trainer