James Bard
Thompsontown
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer
Harrisburg Police Department
Harrisburg
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring public safety and maintaining community trust through effective communication.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities, gathering evidence to support prosecutions and enhance safety measures.
- Collaborated with community organizations to develop crime prevention programs, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and residents.
- Prepared detailed reports and documentation of incidents, improving record-keeping and accountability within the department.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Education
Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency
Thompsontown, PASkills
- Emergency response
- Criminal investigations
- Evidence collection
Timeline
Police Officer
Harrisburg Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency