Christopher Burrows

Experience

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  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