Derek Ottaway
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
Dedicated Police Cadet at Redondo Beach Police Department, skilled in crime report preparation and community-oriented policing. Successfully enhanced public safety through proactive engagement and crime prevention strategies. Demonstrated integrity and teamwork while supporting senior officers, fostering strong community relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Police Cadet
Redondo Beach Police Department
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining public safety through observation and reporting of suspicious activities.
- Learned operational procedures for emergency response and community engagement initiatives.
- Supported senior officers during training exercises, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
- Participated in community outreach programs, fostering positive relationships with local residents.
- Familiarized with legal regulations and departmental policies to ensure compliance during operations.
- Contributed to crime prevention strategies by disseminating information on safety practices to the community.
- Filed records and provided recordkeeping duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Estates, CAAssociate of Arts - Administration of Justice
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2026
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Patrol techniques
- Crime report preparation
- Interviewing techniques
- Paperwork administration
- Community oriented policing
Timeline
Police Cadet
Redondo Beach Police Department
01.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes High School
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
El Camino College