Erika Mionskowski
Chicago
Summary
With a distinguished 27 1/2 year career at the City Of Chicago Police Department, I've honed skills in crisis intervention and bilingual communication, significantly enhancing community trust. My expertise spans report writing and de-escalation, achieving a safer environment through proactive policing and relationship building.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer- Auto Pound Division
City Of Chicago Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Worked with detectives and the State Attorney's office regarding investigations involving vehicles used in crimes
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered phones, filing, and used various computer programs like Windows, Word, Excel, CHRIS etc. program
- Continued training in LMART, CPR, Crisis Intervention & Wellness, De-escalation and Response to resistance and Use of Force.
Police Officer-District Intelligence Officer
City Of Chicago Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Conducted Investigation involving gangs and narcotic activities within the district and neighboring districts.
- Conducted and attended gang meetings with the Gang and Narcotic Units.
- Worked closely with the Strategic Decision Support Center to apprehend criminals
- Worked with the school officers to identify troubled students.
Police Officer- Patrol Officer
City Of Chicago Police Department
08.1995 - 12.2011
- 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.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Attended community meetings or events as a representative of the police department, promoting transparency and fostering trust between law enforcement personnel and local residents.
- Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
Police Officer-Security Officer O'Hare Airport
City Of Chicago Police Department
09.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for monitoring criminal activity in the in bound /outbound terminals at O'Hare Airport by proactive policing, observations, and community interaction
- Responsible for monitoring the CTA trains and platforms throughout the city for any criminal activity.
- Responsible for maintaining a presence in order to deter crime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carl Schurz High School
3601 N Milwaukee Ave05-1992
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training Certification
- Anti-Terrorism Certification
- Crisis Intervention Certification
Five Chicago Police Department Commendations, Crime Reduction Ribbons for 2001,2004,2009
The Department Commendations consist of supervisors acknowledgements apprehension of suspects during a crime that had just occurred, an apprehension of a criminal in the act of committing a crime or and apprehension of a criminal after a follow up investigation.
Twelve Honorable Mentions, Two Department Commendations Crime Reduction Ribbons for 2001,2004,2009
The Honorable mentions are recognitions from supervisors that signifies commendable actions in the process of a police officers duties that has gone beyond the standard expectations.
The first commendation was awarded for apprehending a homicide offender after killing his brother.
The second commendation was for apprehending a robbery offender while committing a robbery of a currency exchange
Crime reduction ribbons are issued to recognize the officer and department's members for a reduction in violent crimes
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer- Auto Pound Division
City Of Chicago Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
Police Officer-District Intelligence Officer
City Of Chicago Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2021
Police Officer-Security Officer O'Hare Airport
City Of Chicago Police Department
09.2001 - 01.2003
Police Officer- Patrol Officer
City Of Chicago Police Department
08.1995 - 12.2011
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training Certification
- Anti-Terrorism Certification
- Crisis Intervention Certification
High School Diploma -
Carl Schurz High School
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