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Seeking to contribute 18-year background in Law Enforcement toward securing opportunity as Chief of Police.

Personnel Leadership ~ Program Development ~ Budgeting ~ Investigations ~ Media Relations

Collaboration & Coordination ~ Data Analysis ~ Public Safety ~ Budgeting ~ Strategic Vision

         Offer a seasoned background in law enforcement spanning crime prevention and response, community relations, field training, interrogations, patrol operations, and department administration.

         Approachable, collaborative, and well-versed in all areas of policing; possess 11 years supervisory experience, with most recent four years dealing with internal processes and managing department operations.

         Solid reputation for integrity, decisiveness, sensible judgment, and team-building capabilities.

         Drive and maintain unified relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement, court personnel and other related government agencies.

         Proficiency in workplace conflict resolution, increasing team cohesiveness, and emphasizing accountability.

         Adept at media relations, event coordination, internal and external communications, training and teaching, policy and procedure implementation, staff performance management, reporting, and budgeting.

• Polished blend of problem solving, rapport building, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.

         Analyzed key data and instituted driver safety programs to reduce motor vehicle accidents and fatalities.

         Winner of Webb City Chamber of Commerce Dedication to Service Award in March, 2007.

         Adept at enforcing rigorous adherence to internal policies by investigating complaints of violations, both internally and externally; probed use of force incidents, pursuits, crashes, etc.

         Championed implementation of shoplifting reduction program to curtail retail theft in the community.

         Pioneered Barton County Ambulance District s First Responder program including all associated staff training.

         Instrumental in launching and maintaining department's Facebook page, Twitter account, and Instagram accounts to optimize police force perception by connecting with the general public.

         Presented with several achievement awards throughout 18-year law enforcement career including MADD Officer of the Year in 2001.

Joplin Police Department, Joplin, Missouri, 2007 to Present

Patrol Corporal 2015 to Present

Sergeant, Internal Affairs 2015

Special Enforcement Sergeant 2011 to 2015

Patrol Sergeant 2011

Patrol Corporal 2010 to 2011

Patrol / Traffic Officer 2007 to 2010

         Supervised unit of 27 employees encompassing Traffic Department, Crime Prevention Department, School Resource Officers, and K9 Officers, as well as several volunteers.

         Actively contributed to creating budgets, tracking and controlling spending, determining training needs, arranging staff development activities, enforcing policy/procedure compliance, and interfacing with media.

         Joined forces with external agencies such as Secret Service to ensure security during Presidential Motorcade.

         Diligently enforced city ordinances and state laws and responded to a wide range of crimes, accidents, and complaints.

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         Interviewed complainants, victims, witnesses, suspects and subjects, and prepared associated reports.

         Conducted investigative procedures and consistently adhered to standard safety practices associated with daily law enforcement work.

         Effectively cooperated with multiple boards and committees to plan events and achieve mutual goals.

Webb City Police Department, 2000 to 2005

Detective Sergeant 2005 to 2007

Patrol Sergeant 2003 to 2005

Patrol Corporal 2002 to 2003

Patrolman 2000 to 2002

         Oversaw case management, investigations, surveillance, drug interdiction, interrogations, strategic planning, crime scene management, and team leadership.

         Supervised patrol officers and seamlessly cooperated with other law enforcement agencies in investigating crimes and apprehending offenders.

         Served as Supervisor/Liaison for Police Chaplin Unit and as member of Internet Crimes Against Children unit and Tri-State Major Case Squad.

Additional Experience:

Jasper Police Department, 1999 to 2000 Lamar Police Department, 1998 to 1999

M.A., Management and Leadership, Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri, 2015

B.S., Criminal Justice summa cum laude, Central Christian College of Kansas, McPherson, Kansas, 2014

Certificate, Command College (Class President), Missouri Chief of Police Association, 2016

Certificate, Internal Affairs, Professional Standards & Ethics, Institute for Law Enforcement Administration, 2015

Certificate, Graduate Executive Development, Missouri State Highway Patrol, 2007

Certificate, Graduate Management Development, Missouri State Highway Patrol, 2005

Additional Training:

Core/Outward Mindset and Facilitator Training, Arbinger Institute

Below 100 Instructor

Field Training Officer, Johnson County Community College

Certified Crime Scene Investigator 1-3, Missouri Southern State University

Crash Investigation Series 1-6, Central Missouri State University

Crash Reconstruction, Central Missouri State University

REID Interview and Interrogation, John E. Reid and Associates

Advanced Interview and Interrogation, Missouri Southern State University

Proactive Leadership Strategies, Missouri Southern State University

Liaison Officer Basic Level, International Conference of Police Chaplains

Firefighter 1 and 2

Emergency Medical Technician

Hazardous Materials Operations

Missouri Peace Officers Association

Missouri Chiefs of Police Association

Fraternal Order of Police

Oronogo Fire Department

Leadership Joplin Steering Committee

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June 8, 2016

Human Resources

City of Joplin Police Department

303 E. 3^rd Street

Joplin, MO 64801

Dear __________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Chief of Police opportunity that is currently available with the City of Joplin. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to more than nine years with the Joplin Police Department, I possess excellent academic credentials, proficiency in staff leadership, and significant experience in department management, crime prevention, media relations, and staff performance management. My sharp blend of communication, strategic planning, and budgeting skills would be absolutely vital as the new Chief of Police. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong administrative abilities, advanced skills in team-building, and solid expertise in comprehensive report preparation.

Since 2007 I believe I have proven to be a dedicated and accomplished member of the Joplin Police Department and am excited about the opportunity to drive measurable improvements. I will excel in the role of chief by exhibiting superior resourcefulness, flexibility, a strategic mindset, and visionary leadership. Please contact me so we can schedule a time to discuss my qualifications in further detail.

Sincerely,

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