Robert Lee
51 Rachael Rd Hemingway
Summary
With a distinguished career at Kingstree Police Department, I excelled in strategic leadership and community engagement, significantly reducing criminal activity through innovative policing strategies. My expertise in internal investigations and fostering interagency coordination has been pivotal. I'm known for my exceptional communication skills and ability to mentor and develop teams, ensuring high ethical standards and community trust.
Offering solid foundation in public safety principles and commitment to community service, eager to grow and develop in leadership role. Brings ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in law enforcement and excels in strategic planning and crisis management. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and team leadership skills in Chief of Police role.
Driven and resourceful professional with strong commitment to public safety and community service. Possesses deep understanding of law enforcement protocols and excels in crisis management and strategic planning. Dedicated to fostering safe, secure environment and leading teams to achieve optimal operational efficiency.
Law enforcement professional prepared for leadership roles with focus on maintaining public safety and building community trust. Known for strategic thinking and ability to respond effectively to crises. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability, with commitment to achieving organizational goals. Skilled in conflict resolution and operational planning.
Experienced law enforcement leader with proven track record in managing complex operations and ensuring public safety. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and adapting to evolving challenges. Skilled in crisis management, community engagement, and policy implementation. Renowned for reliability, integrity, and achieving measurable results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief of Police
Kingstree Police Department
07.2023 - Current
- Managed police department budget, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste.
- Directed traffic control during major events, ensuring smooth flow of vehicles while maintaining pedestrian safety.
- Evaluated crime data trends to allocate resources strategically for maximum impact on criminal activity reduction.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on career development and professional growth opportunities.
- Conducted internal investigations to maintain the highest ethical standards within the department.
- Addressed public safety concerns through timely response to emergencies and effective management of patrol units.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration between the police force and local residents.
- Promoted transparency within the department by engaging with media outlets regarding high-profile cases or incidents involving police personnel.
- Streamlined report processing with the introduction of a digital record-keeping system.
- Provided support during natural disasters or other large-scale emergency situations by coordinating resources from various departments within the city administration team.
- Established partnerships with local schools and youth organizations to promote positive interactions between officers and young people in the community.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts, selecting highly qualified candidates committed to service excellence in law enforcement roles.
- Increased department efficiency by modernizing equipment and upgrading technology systems.
- Enhanced community safety by implementing innovative policing strategies and tactics.
- Led an initiative that improved communication across different divisions, enabling more efficient information sharing among officers when solving complex cases.
- Reviewed case files for thoroughness and accuracy, ensuring proper documentation of evidence and procedures followed.
- Coordinated joint operations with neighboring law enforcement agencies to combat regional crime issues effectively.
- Implemented proactive crime prevention initiatives, resulting in a reduction of criminal activity in targeted areas.
- Improved officer performance through regular training sessions and evaluation reviews.
- Organized community outreach events to educate the public on crime prevention techniques and build trust between law enforcement and residents.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Applied four tenets of procedural justice when interacting with subordinates.
Education
Class I Police Officer - Basic Law Enforcement
SCCJA
Columbia SC02-2010
GED -
Johnsonville High School
Johnsonville, SC07-1999
Skills
- Internal investigations
- Criminal investigation
- Community engagement
- Interagency coordination
- Public speaking
- Report writing
- Crime prevention
- Law enforcement operations
- Firearms
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques
- Victim advocacy
- Strategic leadership
- Tactical operations
- Courtroom testimony
- Crime scene management
- Intelligence gathering
- Traffic management
- Substance abuse prevention
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Firearms handling
- Decision-making
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building
- Defensive driving
- Self-defense techniques
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Staff discipline
- Law enforcement
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Public safety
- Search and seizure procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Operational planning
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Interpersonal communication
- Professionalism
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Community policing
- Surveillance techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Personnel management
- Training development
- Project management
- Community relations
- Performance evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Emergency response
- Records management
- Professional demeanor
- Performance improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Stress management
- Traffic control
- Criminal justice
- First Aid/CPR
- Budget management
- Report preparation
- Interagency collaboration
- Interrogation techniques
- Courtroom procedures
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Police Officer Standards and Training Certificate (POST) - State-specific POST Boards.
- First Line Supervisor Training Certificate - various state and federal law enforcement training agencies.
- Advanced Certificate for Police Supervisors - various Police Training Commissions or POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Boards.
- Law Enforcement Instructor Certification - various state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Active Shooter Response Training Certificate – ALERRT Program by Texas State University or FBI.
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO) – Various POST boards or police associations.
- Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies – National Tactical Officers Association.
- Breath Analysis Operator Certification – Various state Departments of Transportation or Health Services.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Chief of Police
Kingstree Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Class I Police Officer - Basic Law Enforcement
SCCJA
GED -
Johnsonville High School
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