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Avery Minor

South Bend

Summary

Highly experienced Police Captain offering 10+ years in supervisory positions. Natural leader with decisive nature, case management skills and courtroom experience. Diligent Police Captain with the ability to provide a high level of service to all in the community. Technically-savvy and able to solve problems in a professional yet firm manner. Excellent relationship building and presentation abilities. Focused Police Captain with the natural ability to diffuse tense and potentially unsafe situations. Specialties include relationship building within the community, maintaining personnel records and supervising 30 patrol officers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Police

Roseland Police Department
08.2016 - Current
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
  • Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
  • Improved community safety by implementing proactive policing strategies and fostering strong relationships with local organizations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
  • Increased staff retention by providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within the department.
  • Enhanced departmental efficiency with streamlined processes and updated technology systems.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to enhance regional security and information sharing capabilities.

Police Captain

Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2022
  • Department supervisor for police and security officers
  • Monitored the performance of employees and established police requirements.
  • Conducted interviews with suspects and retained statements.
  • Performed thorough investigations on all criminal investigations.
  • Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
  • Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
  • Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises.
  • Patrolled commercial property and the associated parking garage.
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
  • Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
  • Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
  • Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.

Security Officer

South Bend Comm School Corporation
10.2013 - 06.2016
  • Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
  • Redirect student behavior and use conflict resolution to de-escalate situations
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.

Dispatcher

Indiana University South Bend
02.2011 - 06.2013
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
  • Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.

Education

General

Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Certified Police Officer -

Indiana Police Academy
Plainfield, IN
2014

Skills

  • Probation and parole knowledge
  • Report writing
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Crisis intervention specialist
  • Exemplifies integrity
  • Calm in emergency situations
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency vehicle operation

Additional Information

Reference List


  • William Redman(Sheriff SJCPD) 574-645-6540
  • Lynn Coleman(Former Deputy Mayor South Bend) 574-339-2727
  • John Vogt (Lieutenant Memorial PD) 574-304-5434
  • Tim McNeely (Sergeant IUSB PD) 574-286-8488
  • Thomas Hixon (Chief of Police Osceola) 574-329-6155
  • Nick Relias (Walsh and Kelly Project Manager) 574-532-9056

Timeline

Chief of Police

Roseland Police Department
08.2016 - Current

Security Officer

South Bend Comm School Corporation
10.2013 - 06.2016

Dispatcher

Indiana University South Bend
02.2011 - 06.2013

Police Captain

Memorial Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2022

General

Bethel College

Indiana University South Bend

University of Phoenix

Certified Police Officer -

Indiana Police Academy

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