Carleton Rivers
Belleville
Summary
Proficient in handling high-pressure situations with effective conflict de-escalation techniques. Skilled in building relationships within diverse communities, ensuring public safety and promoting compliance through proactive policing strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Fairview Heights Police Department
Fairview Heights, IL
08.2008 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations, ensuring public safety and community compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence to support case resolutions.
- Trained and mentored new officers on departmental protocols and procedures.
- Implemented community engagement programs, fostering trust between department and residents.
- 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.
Police Officer
Cahokia Police Department
Cahokia, IL
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Managed emergency response operations, coordinating with various agencies for effective outcomes.
- Developed crime analysis reports to identify trends and improve policing strategies.
- Led critical incident responses, making strategic decisions under high-pressure situations.
Education
No Degree - Sports Management
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MOBachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2014
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11-2013
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
Served on the ILEAS Mobile Field Force for 10 plus years.
Juvenile Detective, Member of the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad and Child Death Investigations for 5 years.
School Resource Officer/ DARE Instructor for 6 years.
Lead Officer for Fairview Heights Police Youth Academy for 11 years.
Field Training Officer/ Juvenile Officer/ Crisis Intervention Trained.
Certification
4E Instructor
Field Training Officer
School Resource Officer
DARE Instructor
Timeline
Police Officer
Fairview Heights Police Department
08.2008 - Current
Police Officer
Cahokia Police Department
01.2004 - 08.2008
No Degree - Sports Management
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Columbia Southern University