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Lindsay Evans

Whitby

Summary

Dynamic police officer with extensive experience with Royal Canadian Mounted Police as well as Durham Regional Police Service. Excelling in community-oriented policing and conflict resolution. Proven track record in crime reporting, organization and effective communication, fostering public trust. Demonstrated integrity and critical thinking in high-pressure situations, contributing to significant crime reduction and successful investigations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Durham Regional Police Service
11.2024 - Current
  • Efficiently resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities and completed detailed reports on arrests, incidents, and other law enforcement actions.
  • Increased public trust by displaying professionalism, integrity, and excellent communication during interactions with citizens.
  • Engaged in self-initiated enforcement actions such as The RIDE Initiative and ensuring compliance with local laws and ordinances, such as curfew checks.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Reduced crime rates through proactive patrolling and responding to calls for service in a timely manner.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.

Police Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
08.2016 - 11.2024
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement and maintaining a current knowledge of Provincial and Federal policies related to policing.
  • Liaising and communicating with neighboring police agencies to deliver support, recommendations and maintain positive relationships.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members I served.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners for a variety of reports including but not limited to; domestic assaults, violent persons crimes and property crime and mischief.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses to aid in a thorough investigation.
  • Gathering information and preparing clear and conscience reports and briefing notes to support an investigation.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
  • Conducted thorough investigations for various cases while on a strict deadline, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs such as assisting with the execution of warrants, completing judicial authorizations and operations plans.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes as designated Property Crime Examiner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON
04-2014

Skills

  • Working with Community Partners
  • Patience, resolution and empathy
  • Crime scene preservation
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Community policing
  • Stress tolerance and adaptability
  • Investigative skills
  • Background investigations
  • Community oriented policing
  • Written, verbal, listening and comprehension
  • Time management
  • Case report writing and organizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol

Durham Regional Police Service
11.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
08.2016 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Lindsay Evans