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Kurt Puhlmann

Edmonton,AB

Summary

With a successful and stimulating career within the Edmonton Police Service, I have acquired numerous skills that can relate to any occupation. Being a supervisor since 2009, I have gained the knowledge and skills to understand how to help and maintain effective personal. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant Operations Intelligence Command Center

Edmonton Police Service
05.2021 - Current
  • Supervise a team of Police Officers and Civilian members within the Operational intelligence Command Center.
  • Responsible for real time Intelligence for front line police responding to live events.
  • Monitored important and impactful events occurring within City of Edmonton to ensure a timely and appropriate response.
  • Functioned as the Team Commander during Major Events
  • Proficient in multitude of Data Bases Including:

· Niche – EPS RMS

· SAMA – Situational Awareness Map Application.

· Cinemassive – The giant TV

· Genetec – CCTV cameras owned by EPS

· Pictometry – High res. Photos of city of Edmonton.

· City of Edmonton Maps – Pictometry

· OE staffing – Overtime platform

· CARM -

· LMS – Course application and approvals

· AtHoc – messaging service


Police Liaison Team for Protests

Edmonton Police Service
05.2021 - 11.2023

Additional Role undertaken while being the Sergeant in the Operations Intelligence Operation Center:

  • Responsible for working with Rallies and Protests Organizers.
  • Bridge the gap between police and activist leaders to ensure a peaceful outcome.
  • maintain open and transparent lines of communication with all stakeholders who may be affected, directly or indirectly, by demonstrations, rallies, protests, major events, and other events deemed to be critical incidents.



Senior Investigator, CIS/ IRT

Edmonton Police Service
11.2016 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for Investigating Major Crimes that are considered Serious or Complex.
  • Work within the Team Environment taking on roles of Team Commander, Primary Investigator, or File Coordinator.
  • Draft Information to Obtain Judicial Authorities.
  • Complete Complex Investigations for Court purposes.
  • Interview and/ or Interrogate Suspect(s).
  • Conduct Scene analysis for Evidence.


Senior Investigator, Vice Unit/ Human Trafficking

Edmonton Police Service
04.2014 - 11.2016

Detective

  • Mandated to investigate, through a coordinated response, organized human trafficking involving sexual exploitation occurring in Alberta to contribute to safer communities and a reduction in victimization.
  • Portfolio included Under Age Sex Trafficking and using the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children (PSECA) legislation.
  • Maintained Data base of known and new Sex Trade Workers within Edmonton,
  • Work within the Team Environment taking on roles of Team Commander, Primary Investigator, or File Coordinator.
  • Draft Information to Obtain Judicial Authorities.
  • Complete Complex Investigations for Court purposes.
  • Interview and/ or Interrogate Suspect(s).
  • Conduct Scene analysis for Evidence.

Sergeant, Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit

Edmonton Police Service
12.2012 - 04.2014
  • Supervised a Team of plain clothes Police members Investigating high level Gang and Drug targets.
  • Coordinated complicated operations with numerous outside agencies.
  • Oversight for Operational planning and safety.
  • Wrote complex Information to Obtain Search Warrants.
  • Completed reports for internal and external partners.
  • Liaised with numerous Internal and External Partners

Sergeant, Special Project Team

Edmonton Police Service
04.2010 - 12.2012
  • Supervised a Team of plainclothes Police officers investigating proactive crimes.
  • Coordinated complicated operations with numerous outside agencies.
  • Oversight for Operational planning and safety.
  • Wrote complex Information to Obtain Search Warrants.
  • Completed reports for internal and external partners.
  • Liaised with numerous Internal and External Partners

Sergeant, Northeast Division

Edmonton Police Service
04.2009 - 04.2010
  • Supervised a Team of 12 Uniform Police officers who were responsible for First response to crimes.
  • Mentored and guided members in proper investigation techniques and officer safety.
  • Oversight into daily operations to ensure policy and procedure were known and followed.

Acting Detective, Downtown Division

Edmonton Police Service
09.2008 - 04.2009
  • Responsible for Investigating Major Crimes that are considered Serious or Complex.
  • Work within the Team Environment taking on roles of Team Commander, Primary Investigator, or File Coordinator.
  • Draft Information to Obtain Judicial Authorities.
  • Complete Complex Investigations for Court purposes.
  • Interview and/ or Interrogate Suspect(s).
  • Conduct Scene analysis for Evidence.

Constable, West Division Beat Program

Edmonton Police Service
02.2006 - 09.2008
  • Worked in a defined are of high crime and social disorder.
  • Focused on building relationships with Stakeholder and residence to develop a targeted approach top deal with issues affecting them.
  • Worked within a team to support objectives.
  • Conducted numerous presentations for community members and internal partners.

Constable, Patrol Divisions

Edmonton Police Service
03.1999 - 02.2006
  • Frontline First Responder to any calls for dispatch.
  • Conducted Criminal investigations
  • Worked within a Team environment
  • Draft Information to Obtain Judicial Authorities.
  • Complete Complex Investigations for Court purposes.
  • Interview and/ or Interrogate Suspect(s).
  • Conduct Scene analysis for Evidence.

Education

No Degree - Bachelor of Arts

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
1995

No Degree - Bachelor of Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
1993

No Degree - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education

Concordia University College of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
1991

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Verbal Communication
  • Problem Resolution
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supervision and Leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional

Community Engagement

  • 2015 -2017 Coach EMSA Soccer
  • 2017-2020 Coach SWEBA Baseball
  • 2016-2022 Coach SWAT/ SWZ Hockey

Timeline

Sergeant Operations Intelligence Command Center

Edmonton Police Service
05.2021 - Current

Police Liaison Team for Protests

Edmonton Police Service
05.2021 - 11.2023

Senior Investigator, CIS/ IRT

Edmonton Police Service
11.2016 - 05.2021

Senior Investigator, Vice Unit/ Human Trafficking

Edmonton Police Service
04.2014 - 11.2016

Sergeant, Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit

Edmonton Police Service
12.2012 - 04.2014

Sergeant, Special Project Team

Edmonton Police Service
04.2010 - 12.2012

Sergeant, Northeast Division

Edmonton Police Service
04.2009 - 04.2010

Acting Detective, Downtown Division

Edmonton Police Service
09.2008 - 04.2009

Constable, West Division Beat Program

Edmonton Police Service
02.2006 - 09.2008

Constable, Patrol Divisions

Edmonton Police Service
03.1999 - 02.2006

No Degree - Bachelor of Arts

Okanagan College

No Degree - Bachelor of Education

University of Alberta

No Degree - Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education

Concordia University College of Alberta
Kurt Puhlmann