Russell S Woolley
Collierville
Summary
Achieved significant reductions in criminal activity through community engagement and advanced criminal investigations at the Memphis Police Department. Excelled in emergency management and fostering trust, demonstrating exceptional integrity and human relations skills.
Mentored junior detectives and patrolman, enhancing team capabilities and efficiency in high-stakes environments.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Police Officer with over 23 years of service enforcing rules and authority for the good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues within an assigned patrol ward.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Officer III
Memphis Police Department
02.2001 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on the best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Detective
Memphis Police Department
08.2012 - 02.2018
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Education
St. Petersburg Junior College
Clearwater 08.1994 - 04.1995
Skills
Report Writing
Integrity and Honesty
Conflict de-escalation
Relationship building and management
De-Escalation Techniques
Community Engagement
Criminal Investigations
Emergency Management
Human relations
Community Relations
Accomplishments
Officer of the Month December 2023
Officer of the Month September 2023
Investigator of the Month September 2014
- Led an investigation in 2014 which led to 13 arrests for Assault, Incite to Riot, Burglary.
- 14 Positive OBR's while assigned to GIB - 2014
- 23 Letters of Commendation
Training
* Northwestern University Law Enforcement Officer Survival Countermeasures and Control Training - July 1990
* Memphis Police Department Training Academy 83rd Basic Recruit Session - 2001
* Civil Disturbance Tactics Training - 2002
* National Insurance Crime Bureau Auto Theft/VIN Recognition Course - May 2003
* Memphis Police Department Crisis Intervention Team Certification - 2004
* GHSO Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training/DUI Detection Course - August 2006
* Homeland Security Arrest Decision/Legal Issues & Liability in the Office of State & Local Training Domestic Violence Instructor Program - 2008
* FBI/Mid-South Cargo Security Council/ROCIC Auto Cargo Theft Crimes Seminar and Course - May 2010
* GHSO Basic Spanish Communication for Law Enforcement - November 2010
*Memphis Police Training Academy Traffic Enforcement Survival Tactics Course - May 2012
* University of TN Basic Criminal Investigations Course - August 2013
* Memphis Police Department Supplement Writing and Courtroom Testimony Course - October 2013
* New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center: Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings course - November 2014
* University of Tennessee at Martin: Working the Case for Trial Course - September 2015
* New Mexico Tech Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center: Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents - May 2015
* John E. Reid & Associates Course on The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation - November 2015
* University of Tennessee at Martin: Social Media Ramification of Police Using & Usage in Criminal Investigations - March 2016
* Amber Alert Training Certification course - November 2023
* CRI-TAC Duty to Intervene Instructor Certification course - December 2023
Timeline
Detective
Memphis Police Department
08.2012 - 02.2018
Police Officer III
Memphis Police Department
02.2001 - Current
St. Petersburg Junior College
08.1994 - 04.1995
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