Richard Burgess
Santa Clarita
Summary
Adept at de-escalation and armed with strong communication skills, I significantly enhanced community safety and trust during my tenure with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department. My proactive approach led to a noticeable decrease in criminal activities, leveraging my expertise in incident response and ethical integrity to achieve successful case resolutions and foster community relations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
08.1991 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Enhanced public trust by providing professional and compassionate assistance during emergencies.
- Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Conducted thorough investigations that led to the successful prosecution of numerous offenders.
- Reduced criminal activity through diligent surveillance, proactive policing, and collaboration with local businesses and residents.
- Managed crime scenes meticulously, preserving vital evidence for forensic analysis and case resolutions.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Managed evidence collection and preservation, contributing to high integrity of investigative processes.
- Investigated numerous cases, leading to successful resolution of various criminal activities.
- Enforced traffic laws, contributing to noticeable decrease in traffic violations and accidents in jurisdiction.
- Implemented training programs for new deputies, significantly improving their readiness and performance on job.
- Negotiated peaceful resolutions during conflict situations, minimizing need for force and reducing community tensions.
- Reviewed and updated departmental policies, aligning procedures with current legal standards and best practices.
- Conducted detailed interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering crucial information for case investigations.
- Participated in high-risk arrest warrants, ensuring apprehension of dangerous individuals while minimizing collateral risks.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Led team during emergency responses, ensuring swift action to protect lives and property.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Marketing Economics
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12-1998
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent Math and English skills
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
08.1991 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Marketing Economics
California State University, San Bernardino
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