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Jeffrey Hinson

Fairview Heights

Summary

Retired police officer, highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Fairview Heights Police Department
Fairview Heights
06.2004 - 07.2025
  • Assigned to the canine unit from 2006-2013
  • Assisted patrol with vehicles searches for contraband
  • Assisted local task force officers assigned to MEGSI, DTU, and DEA, for vehicle, currency, and package searches
  • Maintained controlled substance licenses with the State of Illinois and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
  • Narcotics Canine Certifying Offical through ILETSB
  • Canine Trainer at SILEC- MTU 14
  • Member of the highway interdiction team.
  • Member of the Hotel/Motel Initiative.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice

Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
01-2001

Skills

  • Canine law enforcement
  • Evidence collection
  • Testifying in court
  • K-9 training
  • Emergency response
  • Collaboration with agencies
  • Controlled substance management
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • 4 E Active Shooter Instructor
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • CPR Instructor
  • MILO Shooting Instructor
  • Field Training Officer

Timeline

Police Officer

Fairview Heights Police Department
06.2004 - 07.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice

Southwestern Illinois College
Jeffrey Hinson