Creative Writing: Battle Of The Police Force

“Excuse me mam but I would like to explain what happened tonight and apologize for the behavior of one of my co-workers.” said officer James

As a young college graduate COL Mahoney wanted to join the Army and make an immediate impact in law enforcement; so he became a member of the Military Police (MP) Corps in1982. With discipline and dedication, he climbed the ranks, obeyed the orders of his superiors, motivated his peers to persevere, encouraged his subordinates, and honed his personal leadership skills. Time after time he led the physical training sessions and the complex mission requirements training of the MP force in each of his units.

“What’s going on Sergeant? I’m the nursing supervisor and I’m in charge when Commander Hall isn’t present.”

An example of my abilities to provide supervision during a significant event was demonstrated on March 13, 2010. As the Patrol Supervisor at Perryville Station, I responded to the report of a suicidal male attempting to jump from a bridge in the Town of Phillipsburg. The distressed subject was hanging from the bridge railing, threatening to jump into the Delaware River. Upon arriving on the scene in a supervisory role, I established Incident Command. I then coordinated various local and State Police resources to respond and assist. Finally, I provided real-time updates to my commanders on the progress during this encounter. The details of this incident are associated with CAD # B110/2010-1017936 and Fact Briefing # B110/2010-00047Q.

“Officer Cavil, please meet Federal Agents Sanchez, Ford, and Ross.” Lt. Marshall introduce as they ascend off from their seats.

“Officer Cavil, please meet Federal Agents Sanchez, Ford, and Ross.” Lt. Marshall introduced as they rise off from their seats.

For those deputies who have shown interest in areas where he is less knowledgeable, he has contacted other experienced deputies and supervisors and provided the opportunity for the deputies to work with them. Sergeant Prindle shows that he is concerned with his squad’s personal wellbeing too. When his deputies have personal situations, he contacts them and offers his personal assistance. Sergeant Prindle conducts himself in a professional manner and his leadership style gains the respect of his deputies. His uniform is always clean, pressed and well fitted. His command presence is an example for others to follow. He motivates his deputies by leading from the front, answering calls for service and conducting traffic stops, while maintaining his administrative duties. He maintains a healthy lifestyle and encourages his deputies to do the same. He is also an active member of the SWAT team and encourages his deputies to seek out collateral duties to enhance their law enforcement career and expand their knowledge. On his off time, Sergeant Prindle is also a leader in the Air Force Reserve, currently holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Balancing two leadership roles while maintaining physical fitness and a family is not an easy task, yet, he handles it with ease.

Sergeant Gutermuth completed his 7th year of employment with the Jeffersontown Police Department on January 18th, 2016. Sergeant Gutermuth took zero hrs of sick time during the rating period and is always punctual. Sergeant Gutermuth is courteous and professional to the public, other employees and outside agencies. Sergeant Gutermuth addresses citizen/community issues and keeps supervisors informed of important matters. Sergeant Gutermuth complies with policies and procedures, exercises appropriate authority and responds to constructive criticism by attempting to improve performance. Sergeant Gutermuth has been appointed as the Assistant Commander with the department’s Special Operations Group which requires him to document and schedule

Sergeant Raymond Perkowski has recently been promoted to sergeant in the patrol division and has been assigned to report directly to Lieutenant Parks. Lieutenant Parks and Sergeant Perkowski bond quickly and

MEMORANDUM THRU Military Police Advanced Leaders Course (ATZT-NCM-B) 1400 MSCOE Loop, Suite 316, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8929

Once the battalion begins its deployment, Frederick hones the story in on Bravo Company lead by CPT John Goodwin. Bravo, who LTC Kunk regarded as “absolutely phenomenal” for displaying maturity and discipline at the platoon and squad level, was assigned the toughest mission of controlling the western portion of the battalion’s area of operations. Frederick tells

Corporal Cencich has my utmost support and highest recommendation for selection as Division non- commissioned officer of the quarter. Through this period, Corporal Cencich has executed his duties superbly. During Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-15, Corporal Cencich served as the fire support team chief, Kilo Company, 3d Battalion 8th Marines. While serving as the team chief, he conducted 500 calls for fire resulting in the safe and accurate firing of over 5,000 artillery rounds. Responsible for the team’s communication and observation suite, a value exceeding $100,000, Corporal Cencich ensured 100% accountability throughout training despite directly participating in multiple company and battalion exercises aboard Marine Air Ground

As a supervisor, I was first assigned as a squad sergeant in Troop D at Cranbury Station. I have further been assigned as a supervisor in Troop D as an MVR Review Sergeant, as the Assistant Troop D Field Training Officer / Range Master, the Troop D M.A.P.P.S. Officer, and

Lieutenant Steven Danielson and his team sat in the darkened team room. They were talking amongst themselves when Commander Tom McKasskill stepped into the room, “Lieutenant the CO is calling a staff meeting in five mikes you need to be there.”

As the Battalion Personnel Officer (S1) and Adjutant, I advise the Battalion commander on matters of concerning the personnel management. On behalf of our commander, I manage and supervise all matters concerning human resources support, manning, personnel services, personnel support and headquarters support. This is in support to the over-all operations of our Battalion. I ensure that personnel are properly trained and equipped with the necessary skill set essential for the military activities and operations. Thus, I see to it that the program for promotion, training for specialization, and basic and advance career courses of our officers and personnel are properly charted. One of my accomplishments as the Battalion S1 is the efficient facilitation