Sarah Kassy Patterson
Mayflower
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with a focus on community-oriented policing, crisis intervention, and effective communication. Proven track record in fostering community relationships and coordinating multi-agency efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Mayflower Police Department
Mayflower, Arkansas
06.2021 - Current
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety within community.
- Conducted thorough investigations on reported crimes, documenting evidence and witness statements.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives and outreach programs.
- Provided support during emergency situations, coordinating response efforts with local agencies.
- Strengthened relationships with other law enforcement agencies, resulting in seamless collaboration during joint operations or investigations.
- Enforced school safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to address student behavioral issues effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution strategies for students and staff.
- Participated in school events, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
- Established relationships with local law enforcement to enhance community support initiatives.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
Director of Prorgrams
Cleveland County Sheriffs Office
Norman, OK
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Directed operational strategies to enhance community safety and engagement initiatives.
- Led personnel management, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of staff.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional law enforcement efforts.
- Implemented budgetary controls and resource allocation to optimize departmental efficiency.
- Oversaw incident response protocols, ensuring readiness for emergency situations and critical incidents.
- Created a culture of having evidence based classes and curriculum for inmates.
- Reentry Program for offenders who were getting released giving the resources and tools. Making sure they were connected with resources to so succeed.
Forensic Interviewer
Benton Street Counseling
Camdenton, MO
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted in-depth forensic interviews to gather critical information from victims and witnesses.
- Developed and implemented interview strategies tailored to individual cases and needs.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and child protective services to ensure comprehensive case evaluations.
- Trained and mentored junior interviewers on effective techniques and best practices in forensic interviewing.
- Analyzed interview results to identify patterns, inconsistencies, or corroborative evidence for investigations.
- Created detailed reports summarizing interview findings for use in legal proceedings and case management.
- Established trust with interviewees by transparently explaining the purpose, confidentiality parameters, and potential outcomes of the forensic interview process.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
Education
General Studies
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO01-2005
No Degree - General Studies
State Fair Community College
Springfield, MO08-2002
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Traffic control
- Patrol procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- Report writing
- Drug enforcement
- Investigative skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emergency response
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Community oriented policing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multiple community organizations to bring a Vape Detention to Mayflower School District.
- Bridge the Gap with Law Enforcement and Students.
- Built Partnership with Community Organizations.
- Reentry Program for the Sheriffs Office, the Reset Pod.
- Invited to work with US Marshall on multiple operations.
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Lexipol Policy and Procedure
- Suicide Prevention
- Re-Entry Specialist
- Investigation Child Pornography
- Child First
- National Children's Advocacy
- National Child Protection Training
- United States Military Police Force Memory Trauma
- United States Miliary Police Child Abuse Investigations
- Forensic Interviewer
Officer Of the Year
I was selected as Officer of the Year due to my commitment to the Police Department and the Community. I worked endlessly at Bridging the Gap with Law Enforcement and Students and the Community. I was able to create and maintain programs to help students and families out that were in need. I promoted team growth and team building for law enforcement and the community.
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Mayflower Police Department
06.2021 - Current
Director of Prorgrams
Cleveland County Sheriffs Office
08.2018 - 05.2021
Forensic Interviewer
Benton Street Counseling
01.2014 - 06.2018
General Studies
State Fair Community College
No Degree - General Studies
State Fair Community College