Experience

Austell Police Dept

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Police Sergeant

  • May 2023 - Present

  • Supervise a patrol shift, K-9 officers, code enforcement, and investigators, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and codes of conduct. • Lead budget allocation meetings, collaborating with the chief of police to provide recommendations for appropriate funding plans; responsible for managing a $7M annual department budget • Plan and coordinate law enforcement activities, including patrol operations, crime prevention initiatives, and emergency response procedures; conduct regular briefings and officer training sessions • Monitor officer performance and provide developmental feedback; assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws • Prepare detailed reports and documentation of incidents, arrests, and investigations for use in court proceedings and administrative hearings Show less



Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Deputy Sheriff

  • Oct 2022 - May 2023

  • Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for law enforcement personnel, covering a wide range of topics including firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, emergency response, and legal updates • Maintain accurate training records, documentation, and reports, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and regulatory requirements • Conduct investigations, serve warrants, make criminal arrest, mediate disputes, and respond to 911 calls • Conduct training needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps and skill deficiencies among deputies, ensuring training programs are tailored to address specific areas of improvement Show less



LILBURN, CITY OF

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Patrol Watch Commander

  • Dec 2010 - Apr 2022

  • Managed a team of 18 personnel, including 4 sergeants, 12 patrol officers, K-9 units, and PT officers; served as watch commander for 4 patrol shifts and supervised the traffic, patrol, and court security units • Established and managed department training programs, including the development of a Field Training Program for new hires and implemented an online training program with The GA Public Safety Training Center; led the department's policy manual development and instructed at The Citizen's Police Academy • Assist in budget allocation meetings, collaborating with the chief of police to provide recommendations for appropriate funding plans for the departments $4.2M annual department budget (2022-2023), which involved evaluating, purchasing, and implementing new and updated equipment. Show less



The Barn Bittle Shoppe

• Milton, Georgia, United States

• Small Business Owner

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2011



Delalb County Schools Department of Public Safety

• Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States

• School Resource Officer

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Collaborated with school administrators, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to enhance school safety initiatives; developed and presented safety training programs for student and staff • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations, diffuse potentially volatile situations, and built out a training department fitting the needs for Dekalb • Collaborated with school administrators, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to enhance school safety initiatives; developed and presented safety training programs for student and staff • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations, diffuse potentially volatile situations, and built out a training department fitting the needs for Dekalb



Atlanta Police Department

• Sergeant

  • Oct 1994 - Apr 2007

  • Served the largest law enforcement agency in the state of Georgia, worked all 3 divisions within the agency (Support, Patrol, & Investigation), and supervised a patrol shift of 20 officers • Coordinated and led in-house training sessions for 1700 officers in the department, managed the coordination and supervision of recruit classes, overseeing up to 35 recruits and ensuring their certification as sworn police officers • Participate in community outreach programs, fostering positive relationships with residents and promoting community involvement in crime prevention • Collaborated with the department's command staff to develop an annual budget plan for the training division; this involved analyzing historical data, identifying operational needs, and projecting future resource requirements Show less