Police Officer
Current- Responded to emergency calls such as armed robberies, thefts, burglar alarm, assaults and vehicle accidents. - Maintained order in an assigned patrol area; enforced criminal and traffic laws mandated and authorized by the state of Virginia and local ordinances; conducted and followed up on leads to develop case file. - Took oral and written statements. - Gathered information and facts. - Analyzed facts and information to identify suspects by using NCIC system. - Conducted field interviews of suspected person. - Provided official police testimony in court. - Pursued vehicles when enforcing Virginia state traffic laws and issued citation. - Monitored vehicle speed by using radar devices. - Patrolled on foot and in a vehicle. - Created a wide variety of community policing activities for the citizens and businesses. - Prepared sworn affidavits and in depth reports which was used in court cases. - Preformed warrant services on persons that had outstanding warrants. - Apprehended and arrested individuals that violated criminal laws set by the state of Virginia.- Investigated motor vehicle accidents and conducted preliminary investigations of crimes such as assaults, thefts, armed robberies, breaking and entering, vandalisms and major assaults. - Preserved and logged evidence, which was used for criminal prosecution. - Gathered latent fingerprints from crimes scene by using fingerprint dust kit. - Conducted field sobriety checkpoints. - Provided first aid and CPR to injured persons until medical help arrived. - Assisted the administrative staff by accepting telephone calls for police service and providing effective and efficient service to the citizens of Manassas City.