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Eddie Simmons

Saint Louis

Summary

I am an accomplished leader with over 34 years of law enforcement experience. I have a passion for professional relationship building and coaching. I will bring reliability and a hard working culture to your organization.

Conflict resolution professional with robust background in mediation and negotiation. Known for facilitating productive discussions and achieving mutually beneficial agreements. Excels in team collaboration and adapting to dynamic situations, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mediator

Urban League
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • As a Mediator for a nonprofit organization, I facilitated peaceful conflict resolution among community members, including neighbors and individuals affiliated with gang activity. I specialized in de-escalating high-risk interpersonal and group disputes to prevent violence and promote community safety. My role involved close collaboration with local law enforcement, schools, and community leaders to proactively intervene in potential acts of retaliation. I conducted confidential mediation sessions, follow-up assessments, and detailed documentation to support long-term resolution. Additionally, I provided conflict management education to residents and at-risk youth, helping to build stronger community relationships and public trust.

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Staffing Services
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • As a Substitute Teacher for high-risk students, I provided structured classroom instruction and supervision in the absence of regular teachers, adapting lesson plans to meet diverse academic and behavioral needs. I implemented effective classroom management strategies, built trust-based relationships with students facing significant challenges, and collaborated with support staff to address IEPs and behavioral plans. I remained calm during crisis situations, applying de-escalation techniques as needed, and promoted student engagement through culturally responsive teaching. I also maintained accurate records of behavior, attendance, and academic progress for follow-up and reporting.

Chief of Police

Pagedale Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Gave management level administrative support to all officers and detectives on the police force; worked in partnership with the community through community-oriented policing with the citizens while preserving peace, maintaining order, enforcing the laws, and reducing the fear of crime; and provided quality services while protecting all citizens of the City of Pagedale through reducing crime and building trust in partnership with the community.
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Partnered with Jesus Is The Answer Ministries to facilitate a food and care supplies drive to provide food, clothing, and essential supplies to over 100 families in the City of Pagedale
  • Improved community trust in law enforcement
  • Built the department with the most robust roster of officers and detectives in recent history
  • Became expert in many department related processes
  • Liaison for multi-department missions and collaborative projects
  • Perform advanced technical functions while collecting, compiling, and analyzing data to provide critical summaries and observations to department leaders
  • Accomplishments:
  • Presided over multi-department tribute to deceased veteran
  • Provided mentorship to private security firms
  • Worked with youth organizations to help reduce the school to prison pipeline

Police Officer

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
01.1984 - 01.2012
  • Provided public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, enforcing laws and ordinances, regulating traffic, controlling crowds, preventing crime, and arresting violators. Enforced motor vehicle and criminal laws, investigated traffic accidents to determine causes, and reviewed facts of incidents to determine criminal implications.
  • Notable Highlights:
  • Served on the Mobile Reserve, executing search warrants, concentrating on high crime areas to conduct high priority searches for wanted felons, and confiscating numerous weapons and narcotics.
  • Handled traffic during sports events, performed DWI arrests, and worked in conjunction with Special Services when the President of the United States visited Saint Louis
  • Earned a Plain Clothes Officer assignment from the Mayor’s Office to specifically concentrate on drug trafficking arrests and wanted subjects
  • Accomplishments:
  • Served as the longest running President of the Ethical Society of Police (1999 - 2012)
  • Received over 15 positive citations for tasks performed in the line of duty
  • Awarded numerous recognitions from the department for securing high numbers of felony arrests

Education

High School -

Alton Senior High School
Alton, Illinois

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Lewis & Clark Community College
Godfrey, Illinois

Skills

  • Youth Management & Encouragement
  • Efficiency & Process Improvement
  • Leadership, Facilitating Collaboration
  • Written & Oral Communication
  • Adaptability to Changing Environments
  • Data & Metrics Analysis
  • Problem Solving & Complex Solutions
  • Organization of Priorities
  • Team Coaching and Development

Certification

Completed several training programs and certification programs throughout the course of police career.

Timeline

Mediator

Urban League
01.2024 - 01.2025

Substitute Teacher

Kelly Staffing Services
01.2022 - 01.2024

Chief of Police

Pagedale Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2022

Police Officer

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department
01.1984 - 01.2012

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Lewis & Clark Community College

High School -

Alton Senior High School

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