Keith Folkner
Muncie
Summary
Chief of Police with extensive experience in budget management and crisis response. Expertise in ethical leadership and community relations, enhancing officer morale through targeted training and communication strategies. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and master new skills independently. Strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills drive effective team collaboration and community engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Hagerstown Police Department
Hagerstown
05.2012 - Current
- Maintained a budget for the police department ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new officers including background checks and interviews.
- Participated in community events such as parades or fundraisers in order to promote good relations between citizens and police force.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
- Developed strategies for improving officer morale while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Advised city government officials on matters related to public safety.
- Collaborated with outside law enforcement agencies on regional initiatives.
- Developed strategies to reduce crime rates in the community.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity or complaints against officers.
- Answered department phone calls and prepared public communications.
- Established relationships with local businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations in order to build trust between citizens and police force.
- Reviewed and updated police department policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Monitored daily operations of the department to ensure efficiency.
- Created training programs for new officers and ongoing training for existing staff.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective management techniques.
- Facilitated internal investigations to uphold accountability within the department.
- Led crisis response teams during emergency situations and incidents.
- Reviewed and updated departmental policies to align with legal standards.
- Collaborated with local agencies on joint law enforcement efforts.
- Managed departmental budgets and resource allocation for effective operations.
Police Sergeant
Indiana University Police Department
New Albany
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with university policies.
- Conducted investigations into incidents on campus and compiled reports.
- Managed patrol schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
- Resolved conflicts and mediated disputes among students and staff members.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss current events and issues.
- Issued tickets to offenders for parking and other infractions .
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Yorktown, IN06-1986
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KYSkills
- Budget management
- Recruitment strategies
- Policy development
- Community engagement
- Operational planning
- Investigative procedures
- Staff training and mentoring
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Ethical leadership
- Traffic management
- Internal affairs
- Special events coordination
- Law enforcement expertise
- School safety
- Strategic leadership
- Community policing
- Law enforcement
- Team building
- Incident command system
- Organizational skills
- Ethics and integrity
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Graduate
Accomplishments
Nettle Creek School Corporation Volunteer of the year 2015 and 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief of Police
Hagerstown Police Department
05.2012 - Current
Police Sergeant
Indiana University Police Department
11.2011 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Eastern Kentucky University