Austin Hatchett
Henderson
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement professional with 9 years of experience in public safety. Skilled in team leadership, training others, and crisis management. Committed to fostering community trust and implementing effective crime prevention strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Henderson Police Department
01.2024 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance to citizens.
- Collaborated with community programs to enhance crime prevention efforts.
- Assistant Team Leader of Emergency Response Team
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified Firearms Instructor
Police Officer
Shively Police Department
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accurate documentation of events.
- Assisted in investigations by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and promote safety initiatives.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to improve law enforcement skills and knowledge.
- Certified Field Training Officer
- O.I.C.
Police Officer
Henderson Police Department
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on 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.
- Member of Emergency Response Team
- Certified Field Training Officer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2016
Skills
- Peace Officer Professional Standards Certification through the Department of Criminal Justice Training
- 9 Years Law Enforcement Experience
- SWAT Certification through Norse Tactical
- 5 Years Experience in SWAT Operations with around 50 deployments working in conjunction with other Local, State, and Federal Agencies, serving high risk warrants, and scene management with barricaded subjects
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- 8 Years Experience as a Certified Field Training Officer and have trained over 20 Recruits
- Crisis Intervention Training Certification
Timeline
Police Officer
Henderson Police Department
01.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Shively Police Department
08.2021 - 01.2024
Police Officer
Henderson Police Department
03.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Kentucky University