Gerald Bisschop

• Conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving property crimes, assaults, vandalism, thefts, disturbances, and public safety incidents.
• Investigate complaints by interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and involved parties to establish facts and determine appropriate enforcement action.
• Collect, document, preserve, and maintain evidence in accordance with accepted law enforcement procedures.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, citations, affidavits, criminal complaints, and legal documentation.
• Exercise independent judgment while working alone in remote environments and during emergency situations.
• Coordinated investigations and emergency operations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, enhancing collaboration and response effectiveness.
• Respond to medical emergencies, search and rescue incidents, natural disasters, and major public safety events.
• Developed operational plans for special events at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, coordinating staffing, emergency planning, and public safety operations with multiple agencies to ensure successful event execution.
• Serve as Ranger in Charge for numerous large-scale public events.
• Serve as Field Training Officer responsible for training newly hired Rangers assigned throughout the Central Region.
• Conducted public education and community outreach programs to promote safety and resource protection, increasing community awareness and engagement.
• Assisted with Level I FEMA disaster recovery operations following the Western Kentucky tornadoes.
• Assisted with Disaster recovery operations following the Eastern Kentucky flooding.
• Successfully coordinated numerous large scale public events requiring multi-agency planning and operational leadership.
• Recognized as a dependable leader capable of operating independently in high-pressure environments.
• 2025 Dispatcher of the year

Continue Serving Whitley County Emergency Communications while employed full-time as a Kentucky State Park Ranger.

• Supervised emergency communications personnel during assigned shifts, ensuring effective incident response.
• Coordinated police, fire, EMS, and emergency management responses to enhance operational efficiency during emergencies.
• Receive, evaluate, prioritize, and document emergency calls for service.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of emergency incidents.
• Made operational decisions during critical incidents as Officer in Charge, directing resources and personnel for optimal response.
• Coordinate multi-agency communications during emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and state communications standards.

Served as a sworn police officer responsible for enforcing state laws, conducting investigations, protecting the community, and serving as School Resource Officer for Corbin Independent Schools.

• Conducted criminal investigations for misdemeanor and felony offenses, ensuring thorough resolution of cases.
• Investigated crimes against persons and property.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Prepare investigative reports and criminal case files.
• Prepared detailed investigative reports and criminal case files to support prosecution and legal proceedings.
• Testify in court proceedings.
• Conduct traffic enforcement and DUI investigations.
• Developed partnerships with prosecutors, schools, and community organizations to enhance community safety and collaboration.
• Coordinate with school administrators regarding criminal investigations and emergency planning.
• Develop crime prevention, and educational programs.
• Build positive relationships between students, families, and law enforcement.
• Major Responsibilities

Focus in Law Enforcement Management

Certificates in Advanced Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice