David E. GoShay
Portage
Summary
Law Enforcement Training Coordinator and Instructor with several certifications, including defensive tactics, field training officers administration, crime scene investigations, and expert witness for the FBI and Department of Justice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Coordinator
City of Gary Police Department
Gary
03.2017 - 04.2025
- Coordinated training programs for police personnel in compliance with state and departmental standards.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for training sessions across various locations.
- Organized community outreach initiatives promoting public safety awareness through education.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and training completion status.
- Supported the onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Collaborated with management team to determine appropriate learning objectives for each program.
Traffic Officer
City of Gary Police Department
Gary
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted accident investigations and documented findings.
- Issued citations for traffic violations and unsafe driving behaviors.
- Collaborated with emergency services at accident scenes.
- Educated the public on safe driving practices through community outreach.
- Observed vehicle occupants for signs of intoxication while patrolling streets during peak hours.
- Investigated reports of reckless driving or other unsafe driving practices.
- Attended court hearings related to traffic offenses and provided testimony as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas with marked patrol car to detect law violators.
Education
SRO
National Association of School Resource Officers
Columbus, OH06-2004
Indiana State Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN06-2002
Instructor Certificate - Gang Resistance Education And Training
G.R.E.A.T Instructor Academy
Chicago, IL04-1999
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Theology
Faith Grant College
Birmingham, AL05-1995
Certificate - Law Enforcement
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN06-1994
Skills
- Physical tactics
- Effective communication
- Training program development
- Schedule coordination
- Attendance tracking
- Community outreach
- Motivational speaking
- Training solutions development
Timeline
Training Coordinator
City of Gary Police Department
03.2017 - 04.2025
Traffic Officer
City of Gary Police Department
01.2016 - 09.2016
SRO
National Association of School Resource Officers
Indiana State Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Instructor Certificate - Gang Resistance Education And Training
G.R.E.A.T Instructor Academy
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Theology
Faith Grant College
Certificate - Law Enforcement
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy