Christopher Burrows

Christopher Burrows

Police Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduating accounting senior - changing career fields after 16 years in progressively responsible public service leadership - CPA eligible

  • Education

    • Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

      2002 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree Sociology

      Bachelor's in Sociology; Minor in Criminal Justice Studies

    • Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

      2022 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science - BS Accounting
  • Experience

    • Marshalltown Police Department

      Aug 2006 - Aug 2010
      Police Officer

       Responded to calls for service as a patrol officer and enforced state law and city ordinance violations Performed investigations including, completing reports, securing evidence, and testifying in court Selected for swing shift and charged with independently identifying community needs and prioritizingdaily activities Appointed to S.W.A.T. team based on advanced firearms and tactical knowledge

    • Iowa State University Police Department

      Aug 2010 - Nov 2019

      Managed the evidence and crime prevention units in the investigative services division and established astrategic direction that aligned with departmental vision Overhauled the evidence storage system to align with best practices and improve the organization andstorage of evidence Oversaw education and outreach for a campus of 30K students, including supervising two outreachofficers and ensuring the department was cultivating positive student relationships Selected to write and advise on policy for areas of expertise including crime prevention and outreachservices, resulting in streamlined practices and communications Coordinated the officer training program including selecting and assigning training officers, creatingschedules, and evaluating officer progress Conducted annual performance evaluations, established individual goals for officer growth, anddocumented performance concerns Show less  Oversaw shift operations including reviewing and approving reports, notarizing complaints and citations,and assisting on difficult calls for service Supervised officers on shift, ensuring they had the tools, knowledge, and training to be successful whileworking patrol Reviewed and approved warrants and investigation referrals for completeness and accuracy Chaired the uniform committee and made recommendations for uniform changes, resulting in a morecomfortable and effective uniform for officers Mentored young officers by providing support and guidance and identifying opportunities for growth,leading to more competent and experienced patrol officers Show less  Worked as a uniformed patrol officer on a college campus including issuing citations, making arrests,completing reports, securing evidence, writing warrants, and testifying in court Conducted investigations related to fraud, theft, property damage, and other state crimes Mentored under experienced investigators to enhance knowledge on advanced search warrants andpreservation letters for phone records Selected to handle the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau program including identifying special andtargeted enforcement projects, and collaborating with local agencies on combined efforts Educated students and student organizations about state law and university policy to reduce crime andbuild positive relationships Show less

      • Police Lieutenant

        Jun 2018 - Nov 2019
      • Police Sergeant

        Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
      • Police Officer

        Aug 2010 - Mar 2013
    • Iowa Department of Public Safety

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2022
      Trooper II

      Perform patrol duties and enforce laws on state highways and roadways, responding to a variety of callsfor service including accidents, large scale incidents, and mutual aid for local agencies Trained as a technical accident investigator; control serious traffic accident scenes, accurately documentthe incident, analyze accident information, and determine appropriate investigative steps Conduct in-depth investigations including leading interviews and interrogations, writing warrants, andcomposing investigative reports Coordinate with state and local agencies including motor vehicle enforcement on criminal investigations Selected as a field training officer, precision driving instructor, and field sobriety instructor; trained andevaluated new troopers ensuring they are prepared to perform job responsibilities while followingdepartment protocols Show less

    • Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

      Jan 2023 - now
      Accounting Tutor

      - Assist students taking introductory courses in Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting- Teach and reinforce learning objectives from the Accounting courses- Help students to understand basic financial statements and transaction processing

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Developing Rapport and Trust in Interviews and Interrogations

      High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group
      Aug 2018
    • Intermediate Crash Investigation

      Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
      Apr 2010
    • Iowa Peace Officer Certification - 212th Basic Level I Training Class

      LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY, IOWA
      Dec 2006
    • Joint Incident Command/Joint Incident System for Local Public Information Officers

      IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
      Mar 2019
    • Crisis Intervention Team Training

      NAMI
      Nov 2018
    • Incident Command System 300 Intermediate

      IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
      Sept 2018
    • Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement

      International Association for Property and Evidence
      Aug 2018
    • Technical Accident Investigator

      Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)
      Apr 2018
    • Crowd Control Instructor Certification

      Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
      Aug 2017
    • Drug Recognition Expert

      International Association of Chiefs of Police
      Nov 2010