Police Officer
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Denis E. Doherty
Chicago, Illinois 60638
**************@*****.***
Professional Law Enforcement Experience – Chicago Police Department
May 2007-Present
First District
City Hall Security Detail
Assigned to the Honorable Alderman Edward M. Burke, Chairman, Committee on Finance, City of Chicago.
Responsibilities- The security and protection of the Chairman, Committee on Finance, Honorable Alderman Edward M. Burke, Room 302, Chicago City Hall.
May 2005-April 2007
Eighteenth District
Patrol Division
Responsibilities- Responded to calls for service, wrote reports, conducted investigations and effected arrests. Interacted daily with residents and businesses, attended beat meetings and maintained high visibility and presence in designated beats.
May 1999-May 2005
Organized Crime Division
Narcotic and Gang Investigation Section
H.I.D.T.A. (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Team, Package Interdiction Team
Responsibilities- Profiled and inspected incoming parcels at the United States Postal Facility at O’Hare Airport and numerous United Parcel Service, Federal Express and private facilities for illegal narcotics. Prepared and executed search warrants for the delivery of narcotic laden parcels. Interacted with narcotic canines and worked closely with agents of the United States Postal Inspection Service, United States Customs Service, United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Illinois State Police.
Proficient with computer software; CLEAR, LEADS and CHRIS system. Proficient in the operation of video and audio surveillance equipment, both fixed and mobile.
Criminal Drug Conspiracy Team
Responsibilities- Investigated open-air drug markets utilizing court approved video and audio surveillance along with controlled undercover narcotic purchases. Additional responsibilities included investigating Narcotic Complaints from District Commanders.
April 1993-May 1999
Governmental Security Detail-Unit 542
Mayor’s Detail, Security Specialist
Certified Training provided by the United States Secret Service
Responsibilities- Provided Dignitary protection for the Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor, City of Chicago and immediate family. Responsible for the exchange of confidential information with other governmental agencies regarding business with the Mayor’s Office. Interacted with security personnel from other governmental agencies regarding motorcade travel, scheduled business appointments and personal matters. Responsible for the briefing of Police Exempt and Supervisory personnel regarding matters related to the Mayor’s Office.
May 1992-April 1993
Organized Crime Division, Narcotics-Unit 189, SNIP (Street Narcotic Impact Program)
Responsibilities- Conducted controlled narcotic purchases (buy/bust) citywide in designated high crime areas. Investigated narcotic complaints and executed search warrants.
June 1990-May 1992
First District, Patrol Division
Responsibilities- Responded to calls for service, report writing, conducted investigations, effected arrests and patrolled specific beats within the district.
December 26, 1989-June 1990
Academy, Probationary Police Officer
Certified Police Officer, State of Illinois
Education
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL. Master of Science-Public Safety Administration. 2006-2008
Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Bachelor of Business Administration. 1976-1981
Community Service
School Board Member 1997-2001, President of the School Board 1999-2001 and Chairman of the Millennium Capital Campaign at St. Daniel the Prophet Catholic School. Coached baseball, basketball and soccer 1986-2004.
Awards-Chicago Police Recognitions
Superintendent’s Award of Merit (2004), Unit Meritorious Performance Award, Problem Solving Award, Department Commendations and numerous Honorable Mentions. Trustee, Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7. Elected 3 year term, 2011-2014.
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