William Petty

Experience

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  Elkhart County Sheriff

  Jun 1995 - May 1997

  Correction Officer

  Maintain safety and security within the county jail.Processed new prisoners and assigned cell locationsTransported inmates for court proceeding or custody transfersHearing officer, conduct investigation of policy violations and criminal acts that occurred within the jailTraining officer for new correction staff

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  Mishawaka Police Dept

  May 1997 - Jan 2002

  Police Corporal

  Promoted to Corporal in the Uniform DivisionCriminal patrol and investigationTraffic enforcementAssisted the detective division with warrant service.Attended numerous LE training courses including officer survival, criminal investigations, high risk traffic enforcement and career developmentField Training Officer, supervised and instructed new officers.Received several commendations for my actions and performance in the line of duty

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  City of Pueblo - Police Department

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2003

  Police Officer

  A Patrolman in the uniform division for one of the largest cities in Southern Colorado. Two hundred sworn personnel that served the community of more than one hundred thousand citizens. Expanded education by attending an eighteen week Police Academy, achieving POST Certification.Investigate crimes, incidents, accidents and complete interviews and reports

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  Elkhart County Sheriff

  Apr 2003 - Oct 2007

  Police Detective

  Police Detective for the fifth largest county in the State of Indiana. Active involvement in crime prevention and patrol dutiesPromoted to Detective Division-investigation of all property and persons crimes primarily involvingjuvenilesConduct interviews and interrogations (Wicklander-Zulawski certified)Investigator with the fatal alcohol crash teamMember of the underwater recovery teamCertified field training officer responsible for recruit trainingNew hire background investigatorMember of Emergency Services Unit, crossed trained as entry team member and certified policesniperReceived numerous awards & commendations including, life saver award and officer of the yearin 2004. Show less

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  Indiana State Excise Police/Tobacco Commission

  Mar 2004 - Nov 2007

  Tobacco Compliance Officer

  Conduct investigations and enforcement of federal and state tobacco violations in sevencounties in Northeast Indiana.Hire and supervise minors to assist with illegal sales of tobacco.Inspect stores for licensing and signage complianceComplete daily reports and manage budget and payroll of minor staffTestify in court representing the Tobacco Compliance Commission.

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  Kohl's Department Stores

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2012

  Loss Prevention Manager

  Worked in the Loss prevention field to gain more upper managerial experience. Provide leadership to other loss prevention staffAnalyze theft trends and determine vulnerabilities within the district.Assist with companies best practices and develop safety planning and programsConduct Safety Audits and identify safety violations Assisted with hiring new employeesConduct system tests of alarmsTrained other loss prevention supervisors throughout the districtInvestigate internal and external thefts and complete necessary audits and reportsA liaison with the Law Enforcement CommunityRecognized for providing valuable business acumen to other supervisors in the district andreceived district & regional awards as a loss prevention manager for outstanding performance Show less

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  Trine University

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2017

  Director of Campus Safety

  I oversaw the Trine University Campus Safety Department which includes a staff of 16 officers. Managed emergency operations for Trine University, created and update emergency proceduresEstablish department goals, long range plans, objectives, directives, regulations and proceduresbased upon the needs of the UniversityPrioritize and allocate available resources and manage departmental budgetManage campus safety staff, hire, discharge, and oversee training and schedulingProvide leadership with safety committees, assessment care teams and crisis managementConduct interviews and investigations Maintain and prepare the Annual Security Report as directed by the Federal Jeanne Clery ActManaged campus video surveillance and door access systems including daily lock proceduresManage the emergency mass notification systems (RAVE Alerts)Design emergency plans and staff scheduling for athletic events and concertsCoordinate and provide awareness sessions and training for students and the campus community. Show less

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  Limestone University Police Department

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2023

  Chief of Police

  Spearheaded the transition from armed security to sworn police with a focus on maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards. Led and managed a team of 16 officers. Enhanced officer performance through a strategic shift in the department’s mission, emphasizing the cultivation of trust and fostering strong partnerships with the community. Created Policies, procedures, and emergency operation plans.

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  Chester Police Department

  Aug 2023 - now

  Chief of Police