Eddie Kephart

Experience

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  Oklahoma Highway Patrol

  Oct 2000 - Aug 2015

  Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

  DRIVER COMPLIANCE HEARING OFFICERKnowledge of relevant state statutes and agency policy concerning the operation of vehicles; of the interpretation of driving records; of appropriate counseling and interviewing techniques; of agency report requirements and formats; of legal requirements to substantiate documentation; of community resources providing driver improvement and therapeutic assistance; of court procedures in driver's license cases; of the principles of traffic safety; and of the appropriate use of agency forms and letters. Preparing and submitting documentation of interview and hearing outcomes; conducting hearings and interviews; making judgments concerning individual cases based on information obtained in interviews, hearings and driving records; working with individuals in a counseling setting; handling correspondence; compiling information to be used in hearings and by prosecutors; providing information in a clear, concise fashion; and in interacting effectively with others. Show less

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  Newcastle Police Department

  Feb 2014 - now

  Police Officer

  Patrol designated locations to deter or obstruct criminal activitiesAnswer calls from citizens and respond to inquiries and distress situationsConduct traffic stops and inspect vehicles at check pointsCarry out raids and arrests of crime suspectsCharge suspects to court when there is sufficient evidenceStand as expert witnesses in law courts when necessaryAdvice, educate and assist other law enforcement agentsAdvice and educate citizens of their rights and role in crime preventionAct as mediator in disputes between individuals or conflicting partiesMaintain peace and orderliness in public gatherings like rallies, protests, and meetingsInterview crime suspects and witnesses to obtain information relevant to crime investigationDocument and record suspects’ and witnesses’ statements and confessionsObtain evidence from crime scenes as well as prepare and submit crime reportsSearch for missing person(s) or item(s) and report findings. Show less