Eric Denton
Decatur
Summary
With over 27 years at Decatur Police Department and 14 years in the U.S. Army, I have been loyal and dedicated to serving my community and country. I have accepted and preformed any tasks or duties that have been assigned to me. Also I have made sure that any and all paperwork ranging from Evidence Room Management to Personnel records to incident and accident reports are in order and sent to the proper state agency as needed. I have become proficient in assigning in-service courses to the officers through V-Academy and ensuring the results are sent to the Tennessee POST Commission which governs the certifications and supplements for all officers in the state of Tennessee. I wish to continue my career with the Decatur Police Department by becoming it's next Chief of Police and continue to grow in that capacity.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Decatur Police Department
07.1997 - Current
- Patrol and administrative Sergeant from 2005 to present.
- TIBRS certified since 2003.
- 2005 Took over evidence room for Decatur Police Department. Responsible for maintaining and disposing of evidence once the case has been Adjudicated.
- 2005 Presented with Plaque and Resolution from Town of Decatur for talking down suicidal suspect.
- 2006 Completed Tactical Perimeter and Containment course.
- 2008 Completed Basic SWAT School.
- 2009 Completed Instructor Development Course.
- 2009 appointed training officer for Decatur Police Department.
- 2010 Completed RADAR/LIDAR certification course.
- 2011 Completed ARIDE course.
- 2012 Completed course for EVOC/Vanessa K Free Instructor.
- 2013 Completed Basic Rural Crime Scene Investigation course.
- 2014 Completed Managing the Property and Evidence Room course.
- 2019 Received Certificate of Appreciation for 22 years of service from Town of Decatur.
- 2024 Completed TASER Instructor course.
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army
06.1985 - 12.1999
- 14 years of service. 4 years active duty, 10 years National Guard.
- Initial enlistment 1985 Tennessee National Guard in Chattanooga, TN.
- 1985 Completed Basic Training Ft Sill OK.
- 1987 Completed Advanced Training Ft Sill, OK.
- 1988 Transferred to active duty and assigned to B Battery 3rd Battalion 17th Field Artillery Regiment in Ansbach Germany.
- 1990-1991 Deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield / Storm and follow up Peace Keeping Mission.
- Duties included Field Artillery Cannon Crew Member, Ammunition Handler, Battery Commander Driver and Supply Clerk / Assistant Armorer.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles as a Cannon Crew Member.
- Picked up, Distributed and Stored Ammunition for Howitzers.
- Maintained vehicle, operated radios and kept current Frequencies and codes for radios and maintained contact with higher authorities as Battery Commander Driver.
- Received and distributed supplies, issued small arms and crew served weapons and secured weapons in Arms Room when not in use as Supply Clerk / Assistant Armorer.
- Sent on Advance Party to home base in Germany at conclusion of hostilities to re-secure billets and obtain the necessary supplies needed once the unit returned.
- Sent on Advance Party to Ft Sill, OK in preparation of 100% unit re-stationing deployment from Germany to Ft Sill to secure new billets and necessary supplies and account for the entire inventory of the units assigned equipment which was valued in excess of $12 million dollars (1992 Dollars).
- 1992 Honorably Discharged from active duty.
- 1993 enlisted in Tennessee National Guard unit in Athens, TN as a Cavalry Scout and assigned to the S3 Section (Operations and Training). Duties included maintaining Bradley Armored Fighting Vehicle and scouting ahead of unit in search of enemy units and movements.
- Awards: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal With 3 Bronze Stars, Liberation of Kuwait Medal issued by Kuwait, Liberation of Kuwait Medal issued by Saudi Arabia.
Education
No Degree -
Basic Police Academy
Cleveland10-1997
High School Diploma -
Meigs County High School
05-1984
Skills
- Patrol supervision
- Police reports
- Laws and ordinances
- Firearms training and handling
- Traffic control
- Evidence collection
- Custody management
- Report preparation and records maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Training development
- Adaptability and flexibility and decision making
- Report writing
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Decatur Police Department
07.1997 - Current
Enlisted Soldier
United States Army
06.1985 - 12.1999
No Degree -
Basic Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Meigs County High School
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