Latesha Holton

Police Officer

Baltimore Police Department

08.2022 - Current

Engage in proactive enforcement targeting high-crime areas and violent offenders
Develop and implement crime prevention strategies in collaboration with community stakeholders
Investigated various crimes, including drug offenses, violent crimes, and property crimes
collaborating with specialized units
Built strong relationships with community members through problem-solving policing initiatives
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.