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39 Waverly Place, Baltimore, MD 20989 | (301) 655-7696 | paul.sherwood@hotmail.

com

Paul Sherwood
CAREER Police Officer with 13+ years of law enforcement experience seeking full time position in
OJBECTIVE the Baltimore County Area.
QUALIFICATION • Extremely knowledgeable of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
HIGHLIGHTS techniques and equipment
• Recipient of the 2003 “Officer of the Year” Award for outstanding police work and
an extraordinary arrest record
• Well versed in investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with
arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of evidence.
• Experienced with various firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other
specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and
restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving.
• Knowledgeable with the Baltimore County Area and its street systems

PROFESSIONAL Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, MD


EXPERIENCE Police Officer, 1995 – Present
• Started my career in East Baltimore – a high crime area that required professionalism
and flawless law enforcement
• Selected as a member of the Prevention Unit, a 7 person task force responsible for
reducing robbery and car theft crimes
• Gathered information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepared relevant
reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, assisted
investigator in case preparation and acted as criminal investigator for the department
as required
• Responsible for a variety of standard law enforcement work, including patrols,
enforcing vehicle operation and parking laws, directing traffic, and answering calls
involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies
• Performed general patrol duties; drove patrol car in an unspecified pattern and at
varying speeds in order to increase police visibility, to discourage traffic violations
and other criminal activity, and to discover crimes in progress
• Drove to and around areas of high crime incidence to look for criminal and immoral
activity, and to make presence known to prevent criminal activity.
• Completed over 25 arrests in 2003, resulting in “Officer of the Year” Award
• Performed duties at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, including coordination
with EMS and protecting accident scene from disturbance
• Examined ill or injured persons and administered the appropriate first aid treatment in
order to prevent further injury or loss of life.
• Escorted prisoners, served warrants, and appeared in court when required

TRAINING Baltimore City College, Baltimore, MD


Completed Criminal Justice Program
Graduated from the Baltimore Police Academy in 1995, Graduated Cum Laude
ADDITIONAL • Fluent in English and Spanish
SKILLS • Proficient in using a computer and internet research, including Microsoft Word and
Excel

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