Brooke Trotter
Lochbuie
Summary
Proactive Police Officer skilled in conflict de-escalation and detailed report writing. Team leader committed to setting a good example for new Officers to always do the right thing and treat people with respect. Honest, hard worker, who believes strongly in public safety awareness through community engagement and building bridges with others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Thornton Police Department
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls and taking detailed reports.
- Learned and practiced procedures for traffic stops, crash investigations and suspect apprehension.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and enhance public safety awareness.
- Participated in training programs on conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to conduct patrols and monitor high-risk areas.
- Observed senior officers during investigations, gaining insight into best law enforcement practices.
- Developed understanding of state and municipal laws as well as departmental policies through ongoing education.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, creating trust between law enforcement and the community members we serve.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to victims.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations using CIT skills.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crimes affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, driving and arrest technique training.
- Consistently checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Attended extra trainings such as Interview and Interrogation, Street Level Spanish and ARIDE.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MDSome College -
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDSkills
- Detailed report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Patience and empathy
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Risk mitigation
- Self-defense training
- Fingerprinting
- Call taking in dispatch
- CPR/First aid certified
- Investigative skills
Accomplishments
- 2021 - Unit Citation Thornton Police Department – Apprehension of suspect in Indecent Exposure
- October 2021 - Adams County Crisis Intervention Teams Outstanding Student Award
- May 2022 – Unit Citation Thornton Police Department – Apprehension of suspect in shooting
- November/December 2021 – 16-hour Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training and certification
- March 14 – 18 2022 – 40-hour Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) Interview and Interrogation (HIDTA)
- July 11 – 13, 2022 – 24-hour Street Level Spanish (HIDTA)
- October 2022 – CIT Coach Certificate
- January 2024 – 5 years of service recognition
Timeline
Police Officer
Thornton Police Department
11.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Some College -
Anne Arundel Community College