Shawn Hoover
Louisville
Summary
Accomplished Police Lieutenant with extensive experience at the Louisville Metro Police Department, showcasing leadership and critical thinking in high-stakes environments. Expert in coordinating large-scale events and narcotics operations, demonstrating integrity and a problem-solving aptitude. Cultivated positive relationships with community and government officials, significantly enhancing public safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Louisville Metro Police Department
09.2016 - 12.2023
- Patrol Division, Narcotics Division, Criminal Interdiction Division, and Special Operations Division-Special Events.
- Special Operations Division - Special Events Lieutenant: Oversaw operations of special events, serving as the Incident Commander of small to large special events, supervising and coordinating personnel for the entire detail.
- Assist other Special Events Unit personnel with planning their events to ensure a safe and successful outcome.
- Be well versed in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) procedures and ensure they are incorporated into each operational plan.
- Ensure the planning, coordination, and implementation of public safety plans, personnel expense reports, and after-action reports were in adherence to LMPD policies as well as state and federal guidelines.
- Review past events and national best practices to anticipate potential issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Liaise with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline large scale special events.
- Develop and cultivate positive relationships with outside agencies and event organizers in a professional, responsible manner.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with government officials, community members, and local stakeholders.
- Narcotics Division and Criminal Interdiction Division: Supervised three teams responsible for plainclothes narcotics operations and narcotic complaint investigations.
- Receive, log, and assign all LMPD Tip-Line drug complaints.
- Assist the investigative teams with various narcotic operations.
- Evaluate case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Monitor and evaluate performances of personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Conduct yearly evaluations on subordinates.
- Patrol: Supervised the Division Detectives and Division Resource Officers.
- Maintain and audit all administrative records for personnel, vehicle fleet, weapons systems, and safety equipment to ensure regulatory compliance.
Police Sergeant
Louisville Metro Police Department
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Positions held within the Patrol Division include, supervisor of patrol platoon, Housing Authority Liaison Officers (HALO), District Resource Officers, and Downtown Area Patrol (DAP) Officers.
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 15 officers.
- Manage personnel schedules, ensuring the safety of officers by adequate coverage for shifts.
- Monitor and evaluate performance of subordinates on a daily basis to identify issues and provide feedback for improvement, prior to their yearly evaluation.
- Serve as mentor and role model to officers interested in advancing their careers.
- Increase crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.
- Facilitate inter-agency collaborations, enriching investigative resources and expertise available for complex cases.
- Provide critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect the safety of the public and departmental personnel.
- Housing Authority Liaison Officers: supervised and assisted 2 officers working in public housing projects, investigating criminal complaints, narcotics investigations, and responding to calls for service from citizens.
- Downtown Area Patrol Officers: supervised 10+ officers patrolling on bicycles, ATV's, UTV's, and on foot in the Downtown Business District in downtown Louisville.
Police Officer/Police Detective
Louisville Metro Police Department
10.2002 - 04.2013
- Patrol Officer and FLEX Detective
- Lead criminal investigations, primarily involving weapons and narcotics, resulting in convictions in District, State and Federal Courts.
- Attend various trainings to enhance investigative abilities, including Street Level Investigations, Surveillance, Search Warrants, Interview & Interrogations, FLEX Training, Digital Investigations, and Police Integrated Microsoft Office.
- Served as a Patrol Training Officer (PTO) training new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Patrol assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Conduct thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Apprehend offenders and conduct interviews and interrogations.
- Answer emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Participate in ongoing training programs, staying updated on laws, law enforcement techniques, and best practices.
- Fostered strong relationships with community members by attending local events and meetings.
- Secure crime scenes, gather evidence, and question witnesses.
- Reduce criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Effectively diffuse potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2001
Administrative Officers Course - SPI (12 Hrs)
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2017
High School Diploma -
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Louisville, KY05-1996
Skills
- Integrity
- Reliable
- Leadership
- Team player
- Self motivated
- Effective communicator
- Critical thinker
- Decision Maker
- Problem-solver
- Time management
Accomplishments
During 21 years of service for the City of Louisville, I received over 30 letters of commendation and awards nominations. Commendations are for outstanding performance and accomplishments by individual actions or group accomplishments. Listed nominations of these accolades originate from supervisors, subordinates, colleagues and citizens:
- Life Saving
- Exceptional Merit
- Medal of Valor
- Commanding Officer of the Year
- Meritorious Unit Citation
- Division Officer of the Month
Leadership Education and Training:
- Dean's Scholar of the 137th Administrative Officers Course (AOC)-Southern Police Institute(SPI) at the University of Louisville:
- Leadership Development Institute (LDI) – Blue Courage: 2023
Certification
- National Incident Management System Certifications (NIMS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
100b (Introduction to Incident Command System)
200 (Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response)
300 (National Incident Management System-FEMA Training)
400 (Advanced ICS-Complex Incidents)
701a (NIMS Multi-agency Coordination System Course)
703a (NIMS Resource Management)
800 (National Response Framework),
LS-MGT412-258 (Sports Venue Evacuations and Protective Actions)
FP-MGT404-256 (Sports and Special events)
NE-MGT475-36 (Incident Management Crowd Management for Sports and Special Events)
- Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certificate - Kentucky
- First Line Supervisor Training Certificate - Kentucky
- Field Training Officer Certification (FTO) – Kentucky
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Louisville Metro Police Department
09.2016 - 12.2023
Police Sergeant
Louisville Metro Police Department
04.2013 - 09.2017
Police Officer/Police Detective
Louisville Metro Police Department
10.2002 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Justice Administration
University of Louisville
Administrative Officers Course - SPI (12 Hrs)
University of Louisville
High School Diploma -
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
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