Ronald Meyers

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

  Corporal, E-4

  Lead a team of 12 Marines that oversaw a flightline of 12 F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Aircraft. Maintained flight readiness in accordance with military and FAA standards, scheduled maintenance, and work hours for Marines, ensured the safety of personnel and equipment. Maintained records and training for 25 enlisted personnel and officers.

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  PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management

  Aug 1993 - Jan 1996

  Security Officer

  Maintained security and fire watch over facilities assigned. Monitored closed circuit TV, alarm panels. Checked in shipments and personnel reporting to facilities assigned.Was assigned to different facilities, whether they be manufacturing or office buildings. Sometimes under supervision, but often without direct supervision on site.

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  Chillicothe Police Department

  Jan 1996 - now

  With strong executive leadership and planning skills, I have directed a large police station/ department in all crime response and administrative operations. My most selected accomplishments are listed below: • Successfully led the agency through the COVID pandemic, staffing and resource shortages, and continuous social issues in the local community by leveraging strategic planning, resilience and resourcefulness, team collaboration, and rapid response times.• Optimized the personnel training program to include adequate training in police methods and procedures, problem-solvingoffences, crisis resolution, and effective community engagement.• Built a high-performing team of police officers and investigators by grooming and mentoring top talent, fostering close collaborations and strategic leadership, and streamlining workflows.• Directed the investigation of major criminal offenses, as well as ensured cooperation with federal, state, and other law enforcement agencies in apprehending wanted persons.• Served as Public Relations Representative to engage with media and answer questions on high profile cases, deliver public presentations to multiple groups, and deliver law enforcement seminars for the general public. Show less By leading a team of 50 personnel, I have executed multiple recruitment programs and background investigations of potential candidates to determine their suitability and character for law enforcement. A small selection of my accomplishments are listed below: • Established a department training program to upskill a large workforce in crisis intervention, use of force, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, and implicit bias.• Managed the employee selection, hiring, training and performance reviews to ensure high performance and team collaboration.• Mentored and coached top talent employees to ensure succession planning and groom the next generation leaders.• Reviewed and approved reports written by subordinate officers to ensure content accuracy and legal compliance.• Produced in-depth division reports for the senior executive leadership team to highlight major trends in criminal activities and response actions. Show less As a strategic leader, I have managed a team of 24 officers in crime prevention and response activities, ensuring adherence to agency standards and policies. A small selection of my accomplishments are listed below: • Fostered a culture of high performance by significantly reducing program gaps, training and mentoring personnel, and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.• Led case preparation including evidence review to ensure validity and admissibility and delivering testimonies in criminal court hearings.• Promoted public and officer safety during emergencies by effectively leading teams, implementing safety procedures and practices, and planning intervention missions.• Interpreted, implemented, educated on, and enforced Department Policy/Procedure, Directives, Department Regulations, Municipal Ordinances, State and Federal law. Show less Appointed as Acting Sergeant from 2001-2011 supervising 8 officers and support staff on shift. Sworn Law Enforcement Officer upholding federal, state, and local laws. Certified marijuana identification and drug recognition expert.• Slashed criminal investigation lead time by 25%, executed operational protocols for criminal violations.• Collaborated with senior leadership, planned, and employed new training programs.• Handled and processed crime scenes through evidence collection and photography, took detailed notes, and prepared daily logs and incident and crash reports.• Field Training Officer that mentored over 20 new officers in a prescribed training program that produced highly successful members. Wrote performance evaluations. • Responded to over 30 calls daily from community residents, conducted routine and high-risk traffic stops, which averaged 100 per month. Testified in court cases and interviewed witnesses and suspects. • Community Policing Officer assigned to high drug and crime areas. Community focused on solving problems. Military Experience Show less

  • Chief Of Police

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Captain

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Police Sergeant

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2017

  • Police Officer

    Jan 1996 - Jun 2011
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  Self Employed

  Jan 1997 - now

  For the past 10 years, I have led six community-oriented Police officers and Deputies for the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), providing security services for seven Federally Funded complexes. Monitors fixed and PTZ cameras and alarm systems.Acts as liaison between CMHA and local Police, Sheriff's Office and Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Also acts as security coordinator for the Security Department at CMHA, to include payroll, deployment of officers and creating, maintaining security plans for CMHA.Maintains barred list and other procedural and administrative duties such as hiring, payroll, data analysis, training and scheduling. Show less This is an off duty position, and contracted through Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority. As a commissioned police officer for the City of Chillicothe, I am responsible for enforcing all violations of law committed on properties. This being done with an emphasis on community policing, crime prevention and reduction of drug based crimes. Enforcement of lease violations are also noted and enforced. Monitors fixed and PTZ security cameras as well as monitors fire alarms and other security systems in several locations throughout the county. Show less

  • Security specialist

    Jan 1998 - now

  • Security liasion

    Jan 2012 - now

  • Security/Investigations

    Jan 1997 - now
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  Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers

  Jan 2010 - now

  Program Coordinator

  Program Coordinator for a 7 county catchment area. Coordinates tips and tip pay outs. Manages social media pages as well as public information releases.I volunteer my time in this organization by attending meetings, responding to tips and maintaining social media and responding to requests form the public.