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William L. Bradbury

Indiana State Trooper
Farmersburg,IN

Summary

I have been an Indiana State Trooper since April 2006. I graduated from the 65th Recruit Academy. I have extensive experience in public relations and am prepared for high-stress environments and rapid decision-making. I have the proven ability to enforce laws, conduct thorough investigations, and handle emergency situations effectively. I am a collaborative team member known for reliability and adaptability in all conditions. I utilize strategic thinking to address and resolve incidents efficiently. I have a strong understanding of community relations and maintaining order under challenging conditions. I have completed the Indiana State Police Leadership Academy. I was assigned to the former Red Key District, then transferred to the former Terre Haute District, then assigned to the Putnamville District. I spent a year and a half as a Sgt. in the Indiana State Police Operations Center and then transferred back to the Putnamville District. I have experience in assisting citizens, investigating accidents, investigating criminal incidents such as thefts, burglaries, domestic violence calls, rapes, along with conducting routine patrols. I assisted with the Governor’s Mansion Security during Governor Mitch Daniel's administration, at his current residence and his former residence on Geist Reservoir. I have been assigned to many disaster reliefs, Vigo County flood, Henryville tornado, and the Sullivan County tornado. My training at the academy and continuing departmental training allows me to practice safe security measures as well as conflict resolution techniques in order to handle crisis and emergency situations. I am skilled in assessing risks and making critical decisions under pressure. I also have reviewed and submitted many reports and used a variety of computer programs in my duties. I have worked security details for the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, U.S. Grand Prix, and Super Bowl XLI.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Trooper

Indiana State Police
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2005 - Current
  • Operations Duty Desk Officer, initiating department operation reports and disseminating them. Act as a department liaison for other state agencies, and providing citizens with correct information for a wide range of questions of concerns.
  • Background Investigator, Field Training Officer, Post Commander, and SFST instructor.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, arrests, citations issued, evidence collected, and case progress updates.
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
  • Performed vehicle stops for violations such as speeding or driving under the influence, ensuring roadways remained safe for all users.
  • Improved public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency situations in a timely manner.
  • Conducted searches for missing persons or fugitives, utilizing various resources and working closely with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
  • Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable breath test equipment.

Correctional Officer/Special Deputy

Vigo County Sheriff's Department
Terre Haute, Indiana
01.2005 - 10.2005
  • Supervise inmates of the facility
  • Transport inmates to court, medical visits, recreational area
  • Monitor jail trustees
  • Provide a safe working and living environment
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.

Correctional Officer

Rockville Correctional Facility
Rockville, IN
07.2004 - 01.2005
  • Monitor inmate behavior and movement throughout the facility
  • Monitor trustees allowed outside the facility
  • Establish perimeter checks
  • Provide disciplinary action when warranted and document the action taken
  • Provide a safe living and working environment
  • Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education, History

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
01.2002

High School Diploma - College Prep

Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IN
01.1997

Skills

  • Conflict resolution tactics

  • Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)

  • Community relations

Knowledge of Laws

  • CPR/First Aid certified

  • Knowledgeable in Dept Rules/Regulations and SOP’s

  • Certified in the Precision Intervention Technique

  • Field Training Officer

  • Indiana Teacher's License

  • Background Investigator

SFST instructor

  • CPR/First Aid certified

Accomplishments

I have trained many probationary officers as a Field Training Officer (FTO) over my career. I have conducted numerous background investigations for civilian and sworn applicants. I am a qualified Police Sharpshooter. I currently have over 700,000 safe driving miles. I was promoted to Sergeant in June 2019 to serve as Operations Duty Desk Officer. I have substitute taught in the Vigo County School Corporation. I have received numerous letters of appreciation from community residents. I have received several emails from commanders over the years thanking me for my service, activity, and community relations. In September 2004 while working at the Rockville Correctional Facility, I received a letter of commendation. I received a letter of commendation in August 2005 while, working for the Vigo County Sheriff's Department. I also received a letter of commendation in April of 2013 from Superintendent Carter for my work with the Happiness Bag in Terre Haute, IN (a facility for mentally disabled adults).

Timeline

Trooper

Indiana State Police
10.2005 - Current

Correctional Officer/Special Deputy

Vigo County Sheriff's Department
01.2005 - 10.2005

Correctional Officer

Rockville Correctional Facility
07.2004 - 01.2005

High School Diploma - College Prep

Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education, History

Indiana State University
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