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Community engagement and public safety leader with more than 30 years of experience building partnerships among residents, law enforcement, schools, courts, businesses, and community organizations. Expertise includes security operations, crime prevention, risk assessment, emergency response, conflict resolution, and safety planning. Trusted community liaison and experienced ALICE instructor with a strong background in juvenile diversion, youth mentoring, de-escalation, behavior modification, and active-shooter preparedness.

Recognized for building trust, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and leading effectively in high-pressure environments. Seeking a director- or senior manager-level role in community engagement, public safety, security operations, or violence prevention.

Police Officer - Cincinnati Police Department - Cincinnati, Ohio

(1992)

Perform comprehensive law-enforcement and security duties focused on protecting people and property, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and assessing safety risks. Apply sound judgment, legal knowledge, and de-escalation strategies in routine and high-pressure situations.

• Respond to emergency and public-service calls, assessing high-risk situations, providing immediate assistance, and coordinating appropriate responses.
• Conduct preliminary and criminal investigations by securing scenes, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, apprehending suspects, and preparing detailed reports and court documentation.
• Serve as a Field Training Officer, providing on-the-job instruction, guidance, and performance support to newly assigned police officers.
• Conducted approximately 30 CPTED safety assessments for businesses, churches, and private residences and developed customized safety plans for five businesses.

Community Liaison - Cincinnati Police Department - Cincinnati, Ohio

(1992)

Serve as a trusted connection between the Cincinnati Police Department and community stakeholders, drawing on 17 years of liaison experience to strengthen relationships, address neighborhood concerns, and support community-centered public-safety strategies.

• Attend and present at approximately 40 community meetings annually, providing public-safety updates, answering questions, and gathering feedback from residents and neighborhood leaders.
• Maintain trusted relationships among residents, businesses, schools, community organizations, and law enforcement to improve communication and facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
• Provide leadership and support for 17 National Night Out events, engaging approximately 250 residents and community partners at each annual event.
• Contributed to community-based strategies supporting reductions in crime and juvenile crime; recognized as Avondale Public Safety Officer of the Year and recipient of a Distinctive Service Award.

Youth Violence Prevention and Safety Training Specialist - Cincinnati Police Department - Cincinnati, Ohio

(1992)

Support court- and school-based initiatives that help young people develop conflict-resolution skills, improve decision-making, and identify positive alternatives to violence and justice-system involvement.

• Serve as a liaison to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court diversion program, supporting approximately 15 young people annually through intervention, education, and mentorship.
• Teach conflict resolution, de-escalation, and constructive responses to negative or potentially volatile situations.
• Partner with two Cincinnati Public Schools annually to support behavior-modification and violence-prevention efforts that have contributed to reductions in student suspensions.
• Delivered four ALICE active-shooter preparedness sessions to approximately 60 teachers, nurses, and school administrators; also developed daycare safety plans and taught personal-safety strategies to traveling nurses.

High School Diploma - Mt. Healthy High School