John (Tracy) Odem
Lawrenceburg
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Ethridge Police Department, recognized for enhancing patrol officer recruitment and training. Proven expertise in firearms proficiency and emergency management, coupled with strong integrity and stress tolerance. Successfully implemented innovative projects, significantly improving operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Ethridge Police Department
06.2016 - Current
- Directed recruitment and retention of patrol officer
- Successfully refined and implemented new projects
- Certified firearms Instructor
- Certified Hand Gun Carry Permit Instructor
- Trained, Supervised, and Evaluated patrol, coached improvement of patrol skills
Police Mission
DynCorp International
05.2009 - 01.2014
- Attached to United States Army
- Police leasion/ mentor
Police Officer
Lawrence County Police Department
03.1994 - 05.2009
- Basic SWAT
- Radar Certified
- Assisted Training Service
- Drug Training
Promoted to Sgt in 2007
Promoted to Lt. 2008
Sherrif Deputy
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
05.1985 - 06.1994
- Conducted detailed investigations, gathering essential evidence to support legal proceedings.
- Was SRO
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
Did another "tour" with the sheriff department from Feb of 2014- August 2021
Was promoted to Corporal for the sheriffs department (2015-2017)
Education
Law Enforcement
Tennessee Law Training Acadmey
Donaldson TnCriminal Science
University of North Alabama
Florence, ALSkills
- Integrity and honesty
- Stress tolerance
- Self-defense tactics
- Traffic control
- Patrol techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Emergency management
- Public safety
- First aid
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Ethridge Police Department
06.2016 - Current
Police Mission
DynCorp International
05.2009 - 01.2014
Police Officer
Lawrence County Police Department
03.1994 - 05.2009
Sherrif Deputy
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
05.1985 - 06.1994
Law Enforcement
Tennessee Law Training Acadmey
Criminal Science
University of North Alabama
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