Christopher Damron
Berea
Summary
Highly skilled Master Trooper with comprehensive background in law enforcement. Strong experience in patrol procedures, criminal investigations, and emergency response. Displayed leadership skills while maintaining order and protecting community. Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions during challenging situations for maximum public safety impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Trooper
Kentucky State Police, Post 7
Richmond
06.2000 - 08.2025
- Enforced traffic laws and ensured public safety on Kentucky highways.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Participated in community outreach programs to build public trust and awareness.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
- Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Attended mandatory training sessions related to patrol duties, accident investigation techniques, defensive tactics.
- Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests for violations of motor vehicle laws.
- Assisted with crowd control at public events such as parades and festivals.
- Ensured the safety of motorists by patrolling highways and rural roads.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Police Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Traffic enforcement
- Crime investigation
- Law enforcement procedures
- Vehicle takedown tactics
- Patrol procedures
- Accident investigation
- Firearms proficiency
- Officer safety
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Life Saving award July 2018
- DUI Enforcement award 1996
Certification
- Certified Glock Armorer
- Patrol rifle armor
- Field training officer
- ALERT(stop the bleed) Instructor
- Firearms/ Range instructor
- SAFE Schools instructor
- Chemical/ Less Lethal Munitions Technician
- Certification in violent student management
Timeline
Master Trooper
Kentucky State Police, Post 7
06.2000 - 08.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Police Administration
Eastern Kentucky University