Chris Ogwal

• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly on a mountain bike.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
• Managed crowd control during events (protests), ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities. (Protests)
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.

Conducted high visibility proactive foot patrols in the downtown core.

• Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 10 officers.
• Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
• Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
• Supervised crowds at busy events (protests) to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.

• Enhanced public safety by effectively coordinating and supervising patrol operations in assigned areas.
• Increased officer accountability and performance through consistent evaluation, feedback, and training opportunities.
• Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
• Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
• Deescalated potentially dangerous situations using crisis intervention techniques that protected both officers and civilians from harm.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas (pre-shift parade)
• Incident Commander at major incidents on response and tactics

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment to assist patrol Sergeants with tactics.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to Communications Officers.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
• Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
• Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
• Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
• Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.

• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols city-wide and responding to emergency major calls promptly with a police K-9.
• Conducted on-going canine training.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.

• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine proactive patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly on a mountain bike.
• Managed crowd control during events (protests), ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
• Conducted enforcement and operations targeting street level drug use and trafficking.

• Completed basic training from May 1999 to Sept 1999
• Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to Calls to Service and emergency situations promptly.