Careers: Police/Expert Profile

Expertise

General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience in the area

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations

Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors

Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

What do you like about this subject?

I love helping people to get started in Police work, and I enjoy showing folks how the legal system works...keeping them out of trouble beforehand!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'd like to continue to learn something new every day. A good Police officer is never bored, and should always be learning something related to his or her field.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Law Enforcement across the country are hurting for applicants...Federal, State, and Local. If you've always wanted to work in Law Enforcement, now is the time to apply!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Everything having to do with cops these days is controversial...but most Police officers, if asked privately, would say that decriminalization of marijuana wouldn't cause the Republic to collapse.