William Kent

Experience

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  US Air Force Reserve

  Oct 1985 - Oct 1993

  Loadmaster

  Reviewed aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. Determined quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft. Computed load and cargo distribution. Computed weight and balance, and determined the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. Considered factors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required.Accomplished initial pre-flight of aircraft according to flight manuals; pre-flight inspection of specific aircraft systems such as restraint rail and airdrop equipment. Operated radios, conducted pre-flight of aerospace ground equipment, and applied external power to the aircraft. Performed in-flight and special mission specific duties as required.Supervised aircraft loading and off loading. Used equipment such as 25K, 40K, and 60K loaders; forklifts; and winches. Ensured cargo and passengers were loaded according to load distribution plan. Directed application of restraint devices such as restraint rails, straps, chains, and nets to prevent shifting during flight. Show less

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  Dover Police Department

  Jan 1989 - Dec 2009

  Director of Planning and Training

  - Retired as a Sergeant after 21 years of service as the director of Planning & Training after serving in multiple positions throughout the department.- Served as Commander of the Crisis Negotiations Team. - Accountable for the training goals and objectives established by management and provide monthly and yearly statistical reports.- Authored departmental policies and procedures in conformity with established national policies, legal requirements. and prepared formal change notices and memorandums. - Conducted research of case law and prepared memorandums to support established policies. - Maintained interaction with other units of the police department, other agencies, and senior level management and community organizations. - Organized, revised, expanded and managed multiple training programs. - Researched case law and developed strategy to resolve complex employee grievances and methods to peruade others to accept change to regulation and procedures. - Member of the State of Delaware Council on Police Training (COPT) - Certified as a Master Police Instructor. - Served as the Criminal Investigation Unit Supervisor and was responsible for all major crimes - Directly responsible for the management of 6 Detectives and their performance appraisals.- Assigned to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) as an additional duty. - Served as a Uniformed Patrol Sergeant and was directly responsible for 12 Police Officers assigned to the uniformed patrol unit. - Supervisor of the Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and concurrently assigned as a member of the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force and recognized as an expert in State and Federal Court Show less

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  Delaware Technical & Community College

  Jan 2007 - May 2009

  Adjunct Instructor

  - Served as the lead instructor for 'Computer Applications for Law Enforcement' - Effectively interacted with management to accomplish specific learning goals.- Developed curriculum, conducted research, and performed classroom instruction. - Effectively interacted with DELJIS staff to ensure that the latest techniques, programs and methods were being introduced in the classroom

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  Delaware National Guard

  Jan 2010 - now

  Antiterrorism Program Manager / Law Enforcement Liaison

  - Provide operational and staff support to the Emergency Management and Force Protection program (inclusive of antiterrorism (AT), chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE), and emergency/disaster preparedness requirements for support in a DoD environment.- Prepare plans, procedures, risk and vulnerability assessments, reviews and assessments of facility protection profile requirements and capabilities.- Prepare for and execute exercises.- Gather and analyze law enforcement related information.- Review intelligence and provide recommendation based on threat, vulnerability and criticality.- Collaborate with internal and external counterparts and agencies.- Represent all aspects and functions in various meetings, engagements, and activities. Show less