CHRIS RIDENS
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
I am a police officer, a husband, a dad, and a son. Each role shapes who I am and how I live my life. I serve my community with courage and integrity, protect and provide for my family with love, and honor the values I was raised with. My commitment is to lead by example—both in my home and in my community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
Poplar Bluff CityPolice Department
Poplar Bluff, MO
06.2018 - Current
- Officer in Charge on Shifts when available
- Participated in weekly briefings and evaluated reports with supervisor before every shift.
- First Line Supervisor
- Field Training Officer
- Responded to 911-dispatched calls for service, attempting to reduce the level of crime in the community.
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure, including life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- Participated in community programs, reducing the gap between law-enforcement officers and the local community to create trust.
- Participated in weekly briefings and evaluated reports with supervisors before every shift.
- Developed written reports during and after police investigations and presented them in the court system.
- Coached students in local schools to promote positive living and a crime-free community.
- Administered CPR and First Aid to members of the public during emergencies, accidents, and related incidents.
Deputy
Butler County Sheriffs Department
Poplar Bluff, MO, Butler County
12.2013 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure, including life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- Developed written reports during and after police investigations and presented them in court.
- Law Enforcement officer patrolling Butler County.
- Responded to dispatched calls for service.
- Followed County protocol and policy when responding to calls for service.
- Participated in community events to ensure the working partnership with County, City, and Community.
- Developed written reports, investigation data, and presented it to Supervisor as well as the court system.
- Corporal 2016-2018
Education
General Education - Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar BluffClass A Certification -
Missouri Sheriffs Academy
Poplar Bluff, MO12-2013
Instructor Development - Instructor Development
Missouri Sheriff's Association
Sikeston, MO03.2026
Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- Honesty
- Search & Seizure
- Assertive
- Compassionate
- Determined
- Professionalism
Certification
- Class A Certification 2013
- Radar Certified -Current
- Field Training Officer 2021
- Firearm Certified- Current
Timeline
Patrolman
Poplar Bluff CityPolice Department
06.2018 - Current
Deputy
Butler County Sheriffs Department
12.2013 - 05.2018
Instructor Development - Instructor Development
Missouri Sheriff's Association
General Education - Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College
Class A Certification -
Missouri Sheriffs Academy