Richard Shepherd
Warsaw
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department. Proven expertise in conflict resolution and youth counseling, enhancing school safety and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in de-escalation techniques and crisis planning, effectively reducing threats and promoting community trust through proactive engagement and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Served as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
05.2003 - 02.2019
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced crime rates by collaborating with fellow deputies and utilizing intelligence-led policing strategies.
- Increased public trust by engaging with community members during patrol shifts and addressing their concerns.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence, identify suspects, and solve cases effectively.
- Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under pressure situations resulting in favorable outcomes.
- Assisted in the arrest of suspects through effective communication, coordination, and teamwork with other law enforcement officers.
Confinement Officer
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Promoted adherence to ethical standards through vigilant observation of staff conduct towards inmates, reporting any instances of misconduct accordingly.
- Enhanced staff competency through participation in ongoing training programs, staying current on industry best practices for confinement officer roles.
- Maintained order and discipline within the confinement facility through consistent enforcement of established rules and regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of facility grounds to identify potential hazards or security breaches that could compromise overall safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Akron, INAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-1989
Skills
- Youth counseling
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student engagement
- School safety
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
- Field Training Officer, North Central Indiana Law Enforcement Training Council - 2005
- Certified First Line Supervision, Public Agency Training Council
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction Certified, Institute of Police Technology and Management - 2008
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
02.2019 - Current
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
05.2003 - 02.2019
Confinement Officer
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department
01.2002 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Joliet Junior College