Douglas Pepper
Homer
Summary
Seasoned Patrol Commander with background in leading patrol operations, training personnel, and managing law enforcement activities. Strengths lie in strategic planning, conflict resolution, team leadership and policy implementation. Previous roles demonstrated positive impact on community safety through proactive policing initiatives and fostering strong relationships with community members.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Commander
Claiborne Parish Sheriff
Homer
07.2020 - Current
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
- Directed officers on appropriate responses to emergency situations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinate officers on a wide range of topics including procedures, policies, regulations, laws, and best practices.
- Supervised and coordinated patrol operations to ensure the safety of citizens and officers.
- Monitored radio traffic from patrol units to ensure proper protocol was being followed.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
- Enforced disciplinary measures when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Evaluated employee performance before, during, and after training sessions.
Deputy Sheriff
Claiborne Parish Sheriff
Homer
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Field Training Officer(FTO)-Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
Police Sergeant
Ruston Police Department
Ruston
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Served as a field supervisor during special events or operations requiring additional staffing levels.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss current events and issues.
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
Police Officer
Ruston Police Department
Ruston
04.2008 - 02.2015
- K9 Patrol Officer-Utilized specialized search techniques with the assistance of a K-9 partner to locate suspects or evidence.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to K-9 operations and tactics.
- Maintained detailed records regarding service calls responded to by the K-9 unit including incident reports and canine performance evaluations.
- Responded to emergency calls involving violent criminal activity and apprehended suspects utilizing appropriate force when necessary.
- Supervised the care, feeding, grooming, exercise, and veterinary visits for all assigned canines.
- Assisted other law enforcement agencies in locating lost individuals via air scenting methods using specially trained tracking dogs.
Deputy Sheriff
Claiborne Parish School Board
Homer
04.2006 - 04.2008
- K9 Patrol Deputy-Utilized specialized search techniques with the assistance of a K-9 partner to locate suspects or evidence.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to K-9 operations and tactics.
- Responded to emergency calls involving violent criminal activity and apprehended suspects utilizing appropriate force when necessary.
- Supervised the care, feeding, grooming, exercise, and veterinary visits for all assigned canines.
- Maintained detailed records regarding service calls responded to by the K-9 unit including incident reports and canine performance evaluations.
- Assisted other law enforcement agencies in locating lost individuals via air scenting methods using specially trained tracking.
Education
Police Academy - Law Enforcement
North Delta Regional Training Academy
West Monroe, LA04-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Patrol operations
- Recruitment coordination
- Public relations
- Training development
- Community outreach
- Self-Directed
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Patrol Commander
Claiborne Parish Sheriff
07.2020 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Claiborne Parish Sheriff
09.2016 - 07.2020
Police Sergeant
Ruston Police Department
02.2015 - 09.2016
Police Officer
Ruston Police Department
04.2008 - 02.2015
Deputy Sheriff
Claiborne Parish School Board
04.2006 - 04.2008
Police Academy - Law Enforcement
North Delta Regional Training Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Louisiana Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northwestern State University of Louisiana