Vondell Smith
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Dynamic Police Lieutenant with extensive experience with the Prince George's County Police Department, excelling in crime prevention and community relations. Proven track record in strategic planning and personnel management, enhancing officer performance and reducing crime rates through data-driven initiatives. Strong communicator and mentor, fostering collaboration and accountability within diverse teams.
Professional law enforcement leader with strong focus on public safety and community engagement. Known for exceptional leadership and crisis management skills, consistently achieving operational goals through effective team collaboration. Demonstrates high level of integrity, adaptability, and strategic thinking in high-pressure situations. Proven ability to foster cohesive team environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliable results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Prince George's County Police Department
10.1990 - 11.2016
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Audited inventory of safety equipment and weapons for mission security compliance.
- Maintained accountability and streamlined oversight of more than $100,000 in equipment and supplies.
- Delivered staff training on combat readiness strategies while working to enhance morale and support overall welfare.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Managed personnel scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times and effective response to emergency situations.
- Increased collaboration between divisions, fostering a more cohesive and efficient department overall.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Frequently patrolled routes and talked with business owners and residents.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the department, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maintaining necessary resources for operations.
- Streamlined communication within the department by establishing clear protocols and procedures.
- Championed diversity within the force through targeted recruitment campaigns aimed at underrepresented communities.
- Led law enforcement training on weapons, deadly force, and classified materials handling.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted thorough investigations on high-profile cases, resulting in successful prosecution of offenders.
- Directed and monitored the work of numerous law enforcement professionals with clear focus on maximizing results and maintaining transparent police operations.
- Improved officer performance by conducting regular evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Organized community engagement events like town hall meetings to foster trust between police officers and citizens.
- Contributed to policy development and implementation within the department that led to more effective policing strategies.
- Served as an incident commander during critical events or emergencies, coordinating all aspects of response efforts efficiently.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives, building positive relationships with local organizations and residents.
- Facilitated inter-departmental coordination on complex cases, promoting information sharing and collaborative problem solving.
- Enhanced community safety by developing and implementing strategic policing initiatives.
- Implemented data-driven policing strategies to identify crime trends and allocate resources effectively.
- Reduced crime rates through effective deployment and management of patrol officers.
- Supervised comprehensive training programs for new recruits, emphasizing both technical skills and interpersonal communication.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional growth and encouraging career advancement within the force.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 20 plus officers.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Monitored development of new technologies and tactics to improve police department activities.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Oversaw and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of police personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among officers by setting high standards for conduct and performance evaluation systems that rewarded excellence while identifying areas for improvement.
Police Commander, SCS
Prince George's County Police Department
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up.
- Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety.
- Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
- Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets.
- Monitored and reviewed the daily delivery of police services within District II, including the supervision and management of agency personnel within the district during my shift.
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws.
- Planned, organized, directed and supervised numerous operations to provide support to our other major divisions.
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions.
- Inspected and oversaw functions of patrol officers, detectives and lieutenants.
- Coordinated multi-agency responses during emergency situations for efficient deployment of resources and effective crisis management.
- Implemented successful crime reduction strategies through intelligence-led policing methods and data-driven approaches.
- Improved community relations by initiating public outreach programs and fostering collaboration with local organizations.
- Oversaw the following of established departmental policies and procedures that aligned with best practices in law enforcement administration.
- Reduced crime rate within the jurisdiction by identifying trends, allocating resources strategically, and collaborating with community partners.
- Streamlined department operations by implementing effective management strategies and organizational structure improvements.
- Monitored officer performance through regular reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance on areas of improvement as necessary. (Past Performance Assessments)
- Increased crime prevention efforts through proactive patrolling tactics and targeted enforcement initiatives.
- Enhanced officer training by developing comprehensive curriculums focused on communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and cultural sensitivity.
- Organized regular meetings with subordinate commanders/OICs to assess performance metrics, address concerns or issues, and collaboratively develop plans for improvement in specified areas of concern.
- Promoted diversity within the department by recruiting qualified candidates from different backgrounds to better reflect the demographics of the served community.
- Supported officer wellness programs to promote mental health awareness, physical fitness, and stress reduction among staff members.
- Ensured that recommended disciplinary actions are fair, effective, and consistent with the departments policies.
OIC, Special Assignment Team (SAT)
Prince George's County Police Department
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Handling all assignments assigned through the "chain-of-command."
- Planned, assigned and reviewed the completion of patrol assignments by subordinate uniformed officers, using knowledge of State, County and local laws.
- Exercised supervisory responsibility for the proper utilization of personnel and resources over an assigned number of police officers in a geographical area during a specified period of time.
- Evaluated the performance of subordinates through explanation of duties, subsequent observations of productivity, periodic reviews, written documentation, evaluations and directions for improvement.
- Informed my superiors both orally and in writing, as appropriate, of any personnel matters, serious criminal activity, completion of assignments, problems of supervision, and critical incidents that occur within their assigned areas.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
OIC, Street Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED)
Prince George's County Police Department
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Handling all assignments assigned through the "chain-of-command." These were both uniformed and undercover assignments alike.
- Assigned criminal cases and other job related tasks to subordinate narcotics investigators.
- Monitored all investigations conducted by said subordinate narcotics investigators.
- Reviewed and approved all search and seizure warrants for my squad of narcotics investigators.
- Prepared performance evaluations for all my assigned narcotics investigators.
- I investigated any and all allegations of misconduct by my subordinates.
- I maintained all assigned investigative funds for my narcotic investigators. In addition, I was responsible for the performance of monthly audits of said funds and their subsequent disbursements.
- I informed my superiors of all critical events both narcotics related and non narcotics related.
- I worked in partnership with the citizens to assist us in finding resolutions to immediate community problems both narcotic related and general.
Education
Frederick Douglass High School
8000 Croom Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20772No Degree - Field Infantry/Combat Medic Training
United States Army
Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston01-1989
Skills
- Suspect identification
- Laws and ordinances
- Workload balancing
- Computer-aided dispatch
- Performance appraisals
- Team management
- Firearms training
- Active shooter training
- Criminal investigation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Courtroom testimony
- Community relations
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Drug interdiction
- Crime prevention
- Community oriented policing
- Budget management
- Search and seizure
- Personnel supervision
- Criminal law
- Media relations
- Investigative techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
- First aid administration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Incident reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Personnel management
- Training development
- Project management
- Crisis management
- Report writing
- Performance evaluation
- Policy implementation
- Records management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Stress management
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Police Commander, SCS
Prince George's County Police Department
09.2011 - 01.2016
OIC, Special Assignment Team (SAT)
Prince George's County Police Department
05.2009 - 09.2011
OIC, Street Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED)
Prince George's County Police Department
01.2007 - 05.2009
Police Lieutenant
Prince George's County Police Department
10.1990 - 11.2016
Frederick Douglass High School
No Degree - Field Infantry/Combat Medic Training
United States Army
Multiple Awards for Valor to include the "Bronze" Medal of Valor. A multitude of Unit Citations
I received one of our departments highest awards, the "Bronze" Medal of Valor for saving the life of a suicidal woman armed with a large butchers knife, threatening not only herself, but the lives of several officers, to include mine. After producing the knife, she began to perform "self-mutilation" as we were trying to defuse the situation. I was able to calm her down, by appealing to her humanity and the long term welfare of not only herself, but her children. The incident ended without her being harmed and with her dropping the knife and hugging and thanking me.
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