Steven Deering
Adams
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with a successful law enforcement career dedicated to investigating criminal cases. Comprehensive background in ensuring public safety and promoting effective community policing. Focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Strong skills in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always prepared to respond to evolving situations. Known for navigating challenges, bringing strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
K9 Handler
Clarksville Police Department
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in apprehending suspects by effectively utilizing K9 tracking and search capabilities.
- Supported fellow officers, as well as Federal Agencies, during high-risk situations.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive patrols.
- Streamlined the process of warrant service operations through the use of K9 partners, minimizing risks to officers and community members.
- Conducted over 2600 hours of training to date.
- Maintain and document highly detailed and accurate training and deployment records.
- Collaborated with other agencies for joint operations, maximizing effectiveness of combined resources and skills.
Narcotics Agent/ Detective
Clarksville Police Department
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Investigate felony and misdemeanor drug crimes
- Conduct surveillance
- Works with other jurisdictions and Agencies on joint operations, both local and Federal
- Prosecutes criminal cases
- Prepare and execute search warrants
- Gather and maintain intelligence
- Prepare neat and proper case files
- Seize assets for civil forfeiture
- Appear in court and testified under oath in
- Gather facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Deliver calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Conduct thorough investigations into narcotic and firearm activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Conduct long and short-term undercover investigations.
- Conduct undercover and Confidential Informant controlled buys and security for guns and narcotics.
Police Officer
Clarksville Police Departement
05.2015 - 01.2022
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Criminal offense testimony
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Jail Deputy
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Kept daily logs of every event that happened
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over 40+ inmates simultaneously.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in security unit.
Customer Service
Midsouth Shooters Supply
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained and handled money
- Accurately and deliberately gathered customer products.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
Clarksville, TN05.2010
Skills
- Information documentation
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Interrogation skills
- Covert investigations
- Ethical and honest
- Surveillance and security techniques
- Critical thinking
- Mental Agility
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Year 2018
- Life Saver Award
- Numerous Departmental and Unit accommodations
Timeline
K9 Handler
Clarksville Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Narcotics Agent/ Detective
Clarksville Police Department
01.2020 - 03.2023
Police Officer
Clarksville Police Departement
05.2015 - 01.2022
Jail Deputy
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
12.2013 - 05.2015
Customer Service
Midsouth Shooters Supply
07.2011 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Clarksville High School
No Degree - Biology
Austin Peay State University
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