Benjamin Freet
Saint Ann
Summary
Detail-oriented police officer with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
St. Ann Police Department
12.2018 - Current
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, violent offenses, and damage to property.
- Active member of the Major Case Squad
Field Training Officer (FTO)
St. Ann Police Department
01.2022 - Current
- Attended field training school with the mission of training the next generation of police officers.
Special Response Team Operator
St. Ann Police Department
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Served as an active member of the SRT Team for 1.5 years.
Traffic Officer
St. Ann Police Department
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Police Grant Writer
St. Ann Police Department
08.2023 - Current
- Experience writing 10 grants and securing nearly $30,000 in department overtime and equipment.
Education
Criminal Justice
Webster University
St Louis, MO05-2026
Associates of Applied Science - P.O.S.T. A License
Jefferson College
Imperial, MO12.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of the law
- Knowledge of policies
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Continuous improvements
Certification
- Field Training Officer School
- Basic S.W.A.T. Special Weapons and Tactics Course
- N.D.T.C. De-Escalation Instructor
Training
- First Line Supervisor Leadership and Management Training
- Crisis Aid Human Trafficking Training
- Federal Case Prosecution Training
- Major Case Squad Training
- Interdiction and Drug Enforcement Course
Initiatives
- Volunteered to write and manage equipment/traffic grants.
- Participated in securing and managing department interns from surrounding colleges.
- Volunteered with the recruiting team to acquire future employees.
- Developed reliable confidential informants, conducted narcotics purchases, and wrote narcotics search warrants.
- Created several informants that DEA still utilizes for information and narcotics purchases.
- Utilized High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) and Regional Information Sharing System (RISS) on numerous investigations.
Timeline
Traffic Officer
St. Ann Police Department
09.2024 - Current
Police Grant Writer
St. Ann Police Department
08.2023 - Current
Field Training Officer (FTO)
St. Ann Police Department
01.2022 - Current
Special Response Team Operator
St. Ann Police Department
11.2020 - 06.2022
Police Officer
St. Ann Police Department
12.2018 - Current
Criminal Justice
Webster University
Associates of Applied Science - P.O.S.T. A License
Jefferson College