Laura Samples Email & Phone Number

Longview Police Department

Currently serve as commander of the largest and busiest patrol shift staffed with 28 officers, four sergeants, and one civilian employee. Maintain appropriate police response to a wide variety of public safety problems, including critical incidences requiring emergency management skills. Ensure that employees foster good community relationships which.

Supervised the Planning, Research, and Crime Analysis section. Project Manager for the Red Light Camera program.Project Manager for the Texas Police Chiefs Association Recognition program.Prepared grants, reviewed and developed departmental policies and the department's Strategic Plan.

Investigated allegations of police misconduct. Handled citizens complaints, concerns, and inquiries.Developed departmental policy. Compiled Use of Force data. Worked with the Texas Rangers to investigate officer involved shootings. Taught in-service classes including ethics, racial profiling, sexual harassment, and nutrition.Additionally assigned to the.

Served as patrol supervisor on each shift (days, evenings, and nights) allowing for a hands on view of the various aspects of policing at various times of the day and in all areas of the city. Supervised the handling of a wide variety of calls including crisis situations and emergency management activities. Additionally assigned as the Awards Committee.

Performed duties of patrol police officer which included a wide variety of duties including crime prevention and apprehension. Also assigned to the Applicant Interview Board, Training Academy Advisory Board, and served as the department's Police Explorer Coordinator.

18 Graduate Hours In Criminal Justice, 4.0

18 Graduate hours in Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University and Sam Houston State University

Master’S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Fort Hays Honor Society

Bachelor’S Degree, Criminal Justice, 3.62

Paralegal

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 4.0