Taylor N O’Brey
Centerton
Summary
Dedicated patrol officer for 7.5 years. I specialize in DWI and drug enforcement as well as daily patrol duties within the city limits of Centerton, AR. I have extensive training in DWI detection and Narcotics investigation. I am a certified Drug Recognition Expert also and serve the NWA region.
I am a very diligent, dedicated, and hard working officer. I always look for ways to better myself and my peers. I'm a resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
As an officer with experience, I try to be a leader to the younger officers and teach and guide them as much as possible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Centerton Police Department
Centerton, AR
07.2025 - Current
- Current police department since July 2025
- Focused on learning Arkansas Law and bringing my past experience and knowledge to a new department.
- SWAT team operator
- Trained with and decoyed for K9 team
Patrol Officer
Joplin Police Department
12.2021 - 07.2025
- 4 years of service and extensive narcotics/DWI knowledge; responsible for patrol duties
- SWAT operator for 3 years
- Attended multiple trainings for DWI and Narcotic investigation
- CIT certification
- helped with FTO program and training new officers
- Helped with Explorer's program
- Worked with Flex team (narcotics) and K9 team and apprehended large amounts of narcotics/and suspects
- Very proactive officer
Patrol Officer
Neosho Police Department
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Extended my knowledge on DWI/drug Enforcement
- I was a patrol officer responsible for general patrol duties
- I became a certified Drug Recognition Expert in September 2021
- Excelled in DWI/Narcotic enforcement
- Helped with Explorer's program
- Very Proactive officer
Police Officer
Aurora/Marionville Police Department
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Began my career as a police officer
- Learned the basics of becoming a police officer
- attended any trainings I was able to
Education
Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
01-2015
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Iowa Western Community College
01-2017
High School Diploma - undefined
01-2019
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Drury University
06-2019
Skills
- POST certified- June 2019
- DRE (drug recognition expert) Certified- September 2021
- IPMBA Bike Patrol certified- April 2025
- CIT certified -February 2022
- Basic SWAT Operator- October 2021
- 75 years of total Law Enforcement service
- Extensive DWI investigation knowledge and experience
- Extensive narcotic investigation knowledge and experience involving multiple large amounts apprehended
- SWAT operator for 3 years
- Extensive knowledge and training with K9 teams at Joplin PD and Centerton PD with our current K9
- Helped with the FTO programs at prior departments- I love helping younger officers and passing down my knowledge and experience
- I excel in being a part of a team and making the department better as a whole
Timeline
Police Officer
Centerton Police Department
07.2025 - Current
Patrol Officer
Joplin Police Department
12.2021 - 07.2025
Patrol Officer
Neosho Police Department
06.2020 - 12.2021
Police Officer
Aurora/Marionville Police Department
07.2019 - 06.2020
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Diploma -
Blue Springs High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Drury University