Amy Laz
St. Louis
Summary
Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
06.2009 - Current
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Police Communications Dispatcher
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive case information, upholding ethical standards at all times.
- Enhanced officer safety by providing accurate and timely information during critical incidents.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting work schedules or assuming additional duties as required for optimal performance within the department.
- Supported fellow dispatchers when needed, fostering teamwork within the department.
- Streamlined communication between officers and emergency personnel, ensuring seamless coordination during high-stress situations.
- Reduced errors by meticulously entering data into computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Provided assistance during large-scale events such as natural disasters or mass casualty incidents, coordinating efforts among multiple agencies effectively.
- Ensured proper handling of non-emergency calls by redirecting callers to appropriate resources or departments as necessary.
- Increased caller satisfaction by remaining calm and composed during high-pressure situations, providing clear instructions for callers to follow.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
Intern
JW Aluminum
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO12-2016
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Staff management
- Patrol
- Exceptional problem solver
- Critical thinking
- Weapons training
Accomplishments
Wrote security plans for over 50 large scale events within the City of St. Louis.
Earned 5 Officer of the Month Awards, 3 Chief's Letters, 1 Distiguished Service CItation, and 1 Meritorious Service Citation (Highest award given by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department)
Have completed the Basic SWAT course.
Have completed Basic Combat Life-Saver Course.
Certification
- Post Certification License #56500 - 2009 - Current
Timeline
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
06.2009 - Current
Police Communications Dispatcher
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
07.2006 - 12.2008
Intern
JW Aluminum
05.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Lindenwood University
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