Michael Keltner
El Segundo
Summary
Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
El Segundo Police Department
El Segundo, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance and support as needed.
- Trained new officers on department protocols and effective policing techniques.
- Oversaw departmental procedures, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- 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 they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Trained other officers in self-defense tactics.
Police Officer
Los Angeles World Airport Police Department
Los Angeles, CA
03.2014 - 07.2020
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Trained other officers in self-defense tactics.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance and support as needed.
- Trained new officers on department protocols and effective policing techniques.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best practices within SWAT operations.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Ottawa University
Ottawa, Kansas, KS05-2016
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime scene processing
Timeline
Police Officer
El Segundo Police Department
07.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Los Angeles World Airport Police Department
03.2014 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Ottawa University