Michael K. Hart

Experience

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  Retired police/military

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  Lt. Louisville police/ CDR USCGR

  police operations/ Commanding Officer Port Security Unit 308

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  United States Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran

  Jan 1968 - Jan 1970

  Non Commissioned Officer

  Reconnaissance Marine, -NCO ; Awarded the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action, two Purple Hearts, two Meritorious Combat promotions and other decorations.

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  Louisville Police Dept

  Oct 1972 - Jan 1974

  Tactical Unit Officer

  Worked Special Operations (plainclothes and uniform) investigating vice, narcotics, Felony Squad; and participated in Special Weapons and Tactics squad (SWAT Team) and Riot Control. SPECIALTY UNITS WITHIN POLICE DEPARTMENT:Commander, Louisville Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit

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  Louisville Police CIS

  Jan 1974 - Oct 1975

  Homicide Detective

  Investigated homicides, suicides, sex crimes and serious assaults; prepared case reports; made arrests; and testified in court.

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  Detective

  Oct 1975 - Aug 1976

  Evidence Technician Unit Detective

  Collected and preserved evidence from major crime scenes; and testified in court.

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  Louisville Police Dept

  Aug 1976 - Jan 1993

  Supervised two sergeants, 16 patrol officers, and two civilians providing police service for a 22 square mile area from 2400 to 0800 daily; scheduled officers, directed patrol operations and investigations; conducted roll-calls, training, and informal inspections; handled citizen complaints; and assisted with patrol and response needs of the community. Supervised and inspected 24 member Honor Guard Unit; scheduled and coordinated public appearances; prepared budget; acquired and maintained equipment; and provided and coordinated unit training. As CO, taught Manual of Arms and Military Drill. As Lieutenant in charge of Court Office, Supervised Court Officer; maintained court pay records; insured that court subpoenas were collected and distributed; inspected officers appearing at court; and prepared Court Office budget. As OIC, conducted inspections of personnel, facilities, district files and vehicles; reported inspection results; identified training needs and provided training; and prepared Unit budget.Promoted to Lieutenant in October 1986Platoon Sergeant and later District Detective Sergeant, First Police District Supervised District Detectives, Felony Squad, and Crime Prevention personnel. Directed and coordinated all District criminal investigations. Supervised recruits and training instructors; instructed in Recruit Schools- courses taught included penal code, patrol procedures, criminal investigation, rules and regulations, policy and procedures, physical fitness, and military drill; and developed and coordinated training schedules for Recruit Schools and Department in-service training.Promoted to Sergeant in June 1980 Patrolled low income housing projects and high crime areas known for violent crime, narcotics, and gang activity. Instructed numerous courses in police Recruit School; and assisted in the preparation of training schedule. Investigated armed robberies; prepared case reports; made arrests; and testified in court.

  • Platoon Commander, First Police District

    Apr 1991 - Jan 1993

  • Commander, Louisville Police Honor Guard

    Dec 1989 - Jan 1992

  • Court Liaison Commanding Officer/Supervisor

    Dec 1989 - Apr 1991

  • Inspectional Services Lieutenant

    Oct 1986 - Dec 1989

  • Detective Sergeant

    Feb 1981 - Oct 1986

  • Sergeant

    Jun 1980 - Feb 1981

  • Patrol Officer

    Feb 1978 - Jun 1980

  • Training Bureau Officer/Instructor

    Jul 1977 - Feb 1978

  • Robbery Squad Detective

    Aug 1976 - Jul 1977
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  Louisville Police Dive Team

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Responsible for 5 sergeants and 68 officers involved in street patrol operations. Duties included directing, coordinating, and supervising all felony investigations, Gang Task Force, and Felony Squad; scheduling personnel; planning patrol strategies; training, inspecting and evaluating officers; handling all citizen complaints; and coordinating with other units and districts, as well as other Departments and Commands.Administrative Lieutenant, District Coordinator for Community Oriented Policing Program, First Police District (1993 to 1995) Handled administrative responsibilities such as supervising, training, and evaluating personnel; establishing and implementing district and department goals, budgets, and policies; and represented the district and department in community meetings, City Counsel meetings, and in meetings of related agencies. Show less

  • Commander, Louisville Police Underwater Search and Recovery Team

    Jan 1978 - Jan 2000

  • Operations Lieutenant, First Police District

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
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  Louisville Metro Police Dept

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Lieutenant, OIC of Crimes Against Children Unit (CACU) Physical Assault Section.

  Supervised and coordinated Crimes Against Children Unit in all investigations of physical abuse, assaults and homicides of minors in the Louisville metro area. Supervised and directed 2 sergeants, 10 detectives, and 6 social workers.

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  U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2009

  Commander, (Captain Select)

  Commanding Officer of USCGR Port Security Unit 308, Stennis MS , a deployable 147 personnel Port Security and Disaster Response Unit. Provided waterside security for the Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay Cuba in 2007. (32 years combined military service in USMC/USCGR, Active Duty and Reserve) Awarded a total of 52 Medals, Ribbons and Pins during Military service .

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  L-3 Communications (MPRI)

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Law Enforcement Professional

  Served 18 months with the U. S. Army 10th Mountain Combat Brigade Team. Served 12 months in Northeast Afghanistan. Supervised and trained other LEPs, Army MPs, and Afghan police in law enforcement techniques and capture of wanted Taliban and criminals.