Wesley Bennett
Cherryville
Summary
Dedicated and observant Police Officer with impeccable integrity and stellar record of accomplishment in law enforcement. Proven expertise in leading and motivating officers to handle high workloads and difficult situations with community-focused approach. Expert in handling administrative requirements and schedules.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Cherryville Police Department
01.2016 - Current
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Led by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patrol operations.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to and processed crime scenes.
Police Officer
Cherryville Police Department
01.2003 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas in a patrol car and on foot.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Conducted investigations of incidents
- Completed incident reports, arrest reports, issued citations
- Conducted traffic stops of vehicles
- Investigated crime scenes, gathered evidence
- Completed witness statements from witnesses of crimes
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Assigned as a Field Training Officer for new hires.
School Resource Officer
Cherryville Police Department
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
Deputy
Lincoln County Sheriff Office
05.2002 - 12.2002
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled assigned area in patrol car, responded to calls for service.
- Completed incident reports, conducted traffic stops, issued citations.
- Conducted arrests of subjects and transported County Jail.
- Worked as a Bailiff in the courts system.
- Served subpoenas
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC05.2002
Gaston College
Dallas, NCHigh School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
Cherryville, NC05.1999
Skills
- Supervision of employees
- Knowledgeable in Report writing
- Knowledgeable in North Carolina General Statues
- Decision-Making
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Accident investigation
Certification
- Accident reconstruction Training
- Completed SRO Ethics (NCJA)
- Completed SRO School Searches (NCJA)
- Attended School Safety and Technology Workshop (Fort Lauderdale Florida)
- Attended 2011 Gangs Across the Carolina Conference
- Attended District Attorney/Law Enforcement Lethal Weapon Conference
- Radar/Lidar Certified
- D.C.I. Certified Level 1,2,3
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Cherryville Police Department
01.2016 - Current
School Resource Officer
Cherryville Police Department
08.2006 - 05.2012
Police Officer
Cherryville Police Department
01.2003 - Current
Deputy
Lincoln County Sheriff Office
05.2002 - 12.2002
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
Cleveland Community College
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
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