Jake Kocan
Deputy Sheriff at Kent County Sheriff's Office, Michigan- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Kent County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Sheriff
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Enforce laws and ordinances by following policies and procedures set by federal, state, and city governments. • Analyze statistical data to identify patterns and work to prevent crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. • Respond to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests. • Superior conflict resolution skills developed through extensive trainings and field experience. • Strategically make deductions by gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies. • Prepare a variety of routine and non-routine reports and records necessary information for the reporting of daily activities, reporting of specific criminal and non-criminal incidents. • Gather preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes, participated in multi-jurisdictional intelligence gathering and suppression operations. • Coordinate with outside law enforcement jurisdictions and agencies necessary for the continuing investigation of cases, suspects, and/or to gather criminal intelligence data. Show less
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City of Lansing Police Department
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Police Officer
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2021
• Superior conflict resolution skills developed through extensive trainings and field experience. • Enforced laws and ordinances by following policies and procedures set by federal, state, and city governments. • Analyzed statistical data to identify patterns and work to prevent crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. • Mentored small to large groups on preventive and protective measures. • Served as a Community Police Officer engaging with a diverse blend of people, engaging in community events, and reducing criminal activity through various means. Show less
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Grand Rapids Police Department
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Dispatcher
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May 2013 - Feb 2017
• Operated a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to quickly and accurately receive and transmit information of an emergency nature. • Entered warrants, personal protection orders and other legal documents, as well as receiving and transmitting messages in local, state, and national networks. • Answered phone calls and disseminated information quickly and accurately to get an appropriate emergency response. • Handled calls for police, fire, and medical emergencies, correctly entered information and relayed to proper channels. • LEIN certified to handle and enter sensitive information. • Proficient with various computer systems and programs. • Multi-tasked to deal with rapidly evolving emergencies. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Soldier
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Feb 2009 - Jan 2016
13B, Combat Veteran with a tour in Iraq. Served as a mounted gunner on route security throughout Iraq. 13B, Combat Veteran with a tour in Iraq. Served as a mounted gunner on route security throughout Iraq.
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Education
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Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc -
Lansing Community College
Associate's degree