Police Officer
Bristol, Virginia, United States
• Protect life and property, preserve law and order, and keep the peace• Detect and prevent crime through direct and indirect patrol• Exercise arrest authority in accordance with state and federal law o Utilize proper handcuffing and search techniques to ensure officer safety and the safety of the public• Conduct criminal investigations according to department policy o Detentions, interviews, and proper handling of evidence• Respond to dangerous and active crimes in progress. Make immediate and independent decisions without supervision• Utilize de-escalation techniques to avert critical incidents• Utilize proper report writing techniques to ensure accurate data is recorded• School Resource Officer o Acted as a liaison between the school system and police department to create positive relationships within the community o Criminal intervention through proactive policing o Exercise discretion in decision making for minor offenses• Field Training Officer o Responsible for ensuring new officers comply with DCJS standards o Teach, train, and provide constructive feedback to new recruits to further their development in their Law Enforcement career• SWAT Operator o Plan and execute high risk warrant service o Gather intel prior to warrant service through field observations• CTS instructor o Provided instruction to department personnel in the proper procedures for less than lethal munitions such as; Smoke and irritant munitions, impact munitions, distraction devices, and delivery systems