Qualifications Graduate of Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Awarded Senior Certificate by Law Enforcement Standard (Highest rating available in Arkansas) Graduate of Instructor Development Course - Ar State Training Academy (Licensed Certified Police Instructor in Arkansas) 33 credit hours toward a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Licensed Private Investigator by Arkansas State Police Since 1990 Licensed Firearms Instructor for Arkansas State Police for Act 419 of 1995, Concealed Weapons Permit
Background Experience 20 years progressive experience with the Hot Springs Police Department with retirement in April 1994.
1993-94 Sergeant - Criminal Investigation Division and Major Crimes Unit
1985-90 Supervision in the direction and investigation of major crimes, fraud cases, child abuse cases, and Major Crimes Unit. Shift supervision of personnel, assign and monitor cases, insure timely notifications, backup and advisor to units, review and approval of all cases and documentation. Including obtaining evidence via video and still camera photography.
1981-94 Commander of Hostage Negotiation Team Budget preparation, equipment procurement and training for the Negotiation Team. Lead Negotiator in many hostage situations.
1991-93 Patrol Shift Sergeant Direct functions of patrol shifts, 911/dispatch operations, line supervisor, backup unit and advisor, report review and approval, on-scene commander, media releases, and public relations.
1990-91 Services Sergeant Supervise sections, functions and personnel of Services Division, line supervisor, supervision of maintenance and scheduling of departmental firing range and purchase requisitions. Training instructor for Police Department.
1974-85 Patrolman Patrol - Motor Cycle - Probation- and Community Relations.
1972-73 Governor’s Security Civilian employee through Arkansas State Police under Governor Dale Bumpers. Recommendation upon request.
1979-83 Employed off duty as Director of Security for Ramada Inn Hot Springs. Direct functions of security shifts, equipment procurement, day to day security operations.
1983-87 Employed off duty as Director of Security for Sun Bay Resort, Hamilton Inn, and The Wharf Time Share. Direct functions of security shifts, equipment procurement, day to day security operations.
1987- 1997 Director of Security for The Hot Springs Park Hilton. Direct functions of security shifts, equipment procurement, day to day security operations.
Training
1,925 certified Investigative Training hours through the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Instructed by: Federal Bureau of Investigation - Arkansas State Police- U.S. Treasury and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Major course study included: Criminal Investigation - Crime Scene Investigation- Arson Investigation- Fraud Investigation- Child Abuse Investigation.
Youth Related Violence
Emergency Medical Technician Training
Numerous Supervision courses
1981 Certified International Open Water Diver
Awards
1994 Presidential Commendation for Professionalism in police work. Presented during a special ceremony at the White House by the President of the United States
1993 Officer of the Year for Arkansas - recipient of the Captain J. E. Muns Humanitarian Award - Arkansas Municipal Police Association
1992 Warwick/Turner Memorial Award for outstanding and dedicated service to community and fellow officers - Hot Springs Fraternal Order of Police
1992 Officer of the Year - Hot Springs Police Department
1992 Law Enforcement Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement - The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
1990 Certificate of Recognition from Governor Bill Clinton for outstanding public service - State of Arkansas
1989 Membership into American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers
Life member of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association
Life member of Fraternal Order of Police (Past President and Vice President)