Marc Morris

Experience

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  Berryville Police Department

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Police Officer/Reserve Officer Coordinator

  Police Officer/Reserve Officer Coordinator with the City of Berryville, Arkansas. Duties included:- Supervision of Reserve Police Officers- Development, teaching, and Implementation of Reserve Officer Training Course- Responding to emergencies- Investigating crime scenes and accident scenes- Drug interdiction- DWI/DUI enforcement- Interviewing suspects and witnesses- Gathering physical evidence- Writing detailed reports- Testifying in court- Fostering good relationships with the public- Giving talks at local schools- Providing security sweeps by foot and car- Coordinating with other agencies for joint operations such as other police departments and the FBI- Mediating volatile situations- Controlling crowds- Arresting compliant and unruly suspects. Show less

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  Salida Police Department

  Apr 2003 - Aug 2007

  Police Sergeant/Police Training Officer

  Sergeant/Police Training Officer (PTO) with the Salida Police Department. Duties included: - Supervision of patrol officers - Implementing department policies- Coordination with other agencies for joint training and/or investigations- Field-training new officers- Developing training materials- Instructing officers from multiple agencies how to collectively respond to an active shooter incident- Responding to calls for service- Traffic enforcement - DUI/DUID enforcement- Investigation of misdemeanor or felony crimes- Interviewing and interrogating suspects- Conducting arrests- Investigating allegations of officer misconduct- Testifying in court- Providing statements to the press- Speaking at school programs concerning drug and alcohol abuse- Conducting evaluations as a certified Drug Recognition Expert for the Salida Police Department, as well as the surrounding agencies - Participating as a member of a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team Show less

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  Marc's Ark

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Owner/Operator

  - Operated a mobile petting zoo/educational exhibit that showcased various exotic animals such as kangaroos, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, and a wide variety of reptiles.- Traveled around the northwest Arkansas area and set up exhibit at family events, community gatherings, churches, etc. - Conducted educational seminars about native Arkansas reptiles.

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  Bentonville Police Department

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

  Police Officer/FTO/Certified Instructor

  Patrol Officer, Law Enforcement Instructor, Field Training Officer, K-9 handler, and IACP Drug Recognition Expert. Duties included:- Field-training officers- Responding to emergencies- Investigating crime scenes and accident scenes- Drug interdiction- DWI/DUI enforcement- Interviewing suspects and witnesses- Gathering physical evidence- Writing detailed reports- Testifying in court- Fostering good relationships with the public- Working in schools as a school resource officer- Teaching Law Enforcement courses- Providing security sweeps by foot and car- Coordinating with other agencies such as other police departments, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service- Providing security detail for high profile persons - Mediating volatile situations- Controlling crowds- Arresting compliant and unruly suspects. Show less

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  Fundacion Oasis

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2017

  President & Founder

  Current President and founder of Fundacion Oasis, a non-governmental organization that provides care for at-risk and orphaned children in the Amazon region of Ecuador in the name of Jesus Christ.

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  Carroll County Sheriffs Office

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Sergeant Criminal Investigations Division

  -Lead a team of up to twenty sworn deputies to serve the public in a way that ensures mutual respect and a high regard for individual rights. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, providing hiring recommendations, training employees, scheduling, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, commending as well as disciplining employees, taking complaints, and resolving problems.- Influence and improve existing policies and procedures to enhance effectiveness. - Act as departmental liaison between Carroll County Prosecutor’s Office and the Sheriff’s Department.- Answer, investigate, and document calls for service.- Conduct arrests as necessary.- Maintain situational awareness regarding my deputies.- Plan and oversee tactical high-risk tactical operations.- Act as negotiator in crisis situations.- Produce reports and analysis of intelligence information received regarding ongoing criminal investigations. Show less

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  Nome Police

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Patrol Sergeant
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  Samaritan's Purse

  Mar 2020 - now

  Manage security for Ministry Centers, Operation Christmas Child, as well as domestic events.

  • Senior Security Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Operation Christmas Child Security Manager

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2023