Eric Harris Harris
Police Officer
Indianapolis
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues, students and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
School Resource Officer
Avon Community School Corporation
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Organized proactive safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergency situations, minimizing potential risks.
- Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans.
- Supported special events planning by ensuring proper crowd control measures were in place during large gatherings or assemblies.
- Served as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of students each day.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
School Resource Officer
Decatur Township Schools Police Department
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Assisted with fire, hazardous material and active-shooter on-campus drills.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
University Of Indianapolis
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
School Resource Officer
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
11.2017 - 02.2022
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Supervised other campus security personnel and provided procedural and situational guidance.
- Served as initial contact for campus visitors and provided directions to specific buildings and events.
- Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations.
- Assisted with fire, hazardous material and active-shooter on-campus drills.
- Utilized Meca radio, telephone, and house radio communications to contact other on-campus personnel and external authorities.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid and firearms certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Performance
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN 08.2011 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN 08.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
De-escalation techniques
Report writing
Defensive tactics training
Traffic laws
Relationship building and management
Emergency vehicle operation
Emergency planning
Safety and security
Certification
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certification
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Avon Community School Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Gun Liaison - Certified
05-2023
Interview/Interrogation Training - Certificate
04-2023
Cyber Investigations- Training
04-2023
Patrol Rifle Training
09-2022
School Resource Officer
Decatur Township Schools Police Department
08.2022 - 10.2023
IDACS - Certified
03-2022
Taser - Certified
03-2022
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
University Of Indianapolis
02.2022 - 08.2022
NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
06-2021
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Certification
05-2018
School Resource Officer
Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department
11.2017 - 02.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of Southern Indiana
08.2012 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Performance
Marian University
08.2011 - 05.2022