CHRISTOPHER GETFIELD
Brampton,ON
Summary
A highly resourceful, flexible, and reliable Professional with over 21 years of experience in law enforcement. Dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety, and reducing crime rates. Proficient in assisting citizens, investigating accidents, and conducting routine patrols to enforce laws and regulations, maintaining order, and promoting public awareness. Possesses exceptional report writing ability and extensive experience in conflict and crisis prevention.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer - Constable
Jamaica Constabulary Force
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2001 - 05.2023
- Trained and mentored junior officers to share knowledge of techniques and improve performance
- Controlled use of force and effectively de-escalated conflicts to minimize casualties and comply with department policies
- Engaged local community with open communication and collaborative approach to crime reduction
- Helped reduce crime in local area with patrols based on data-driven community-based policing strategies
- Enforced laws and monitored traffic to protect citizens from criminal acts
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations upon arrival
- Directed and rerouted traffic around the scenes of accidents and other emergencies
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
Education
Diploma Programme - Law and Police Foundation
Anderson College of Health, Business & Technology
Mississauga, Dundas, Ontario09.2024
First Aid With CPR (level C)
Anderson College
09-2024
Security Licence
Ontario Security Licence
09-2024
Depression 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
03-2024
Mental Health 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
03-2024
Youth & Mental Health 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
03-2024
Law and Police Procedures
National Police College of Jamaica
Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, Jamaica06.2002
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Traffic Direction
- Patrol Procedures
- Communication (Written & Oral)
- Crime Reduction
- Community Policing
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Police Officer - Constable
Jamaica Constabulary Force
09.2001 - 05.2023
Diploma Programme - Law and Police Foundation
Anderson College of Health, Business & Technology
First Aid With CPR (level C)
Anderson College
Security Licence
Ontario Security Licence
Depression 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
Mental Health 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
Youth & Mental Health 101 (Certificate)
CAMH
Law and Police Procedures
National Police College of Jamaica