Patrick E. Matthews

32432 C.C. RoadSlidell, LA 70460

ph: (985) 707-3259

SUMMARY

Police Lieutenant with more than 22 years of service to the City of Slidell, La. Directly managed multiple employees. Certified instructor with years of experience training academy students in various aspects of law enforcement. Division Supervisor overseeing electronic systems such as in-car video and RADAR devices. Managed employee training records, work schedules and payroll. Developed subordinates through use of training programs and leadership, achieving distinction as most effective and productive patrol shift . District Attorney Liaison/Investigator responsible for gathering evidentiary items for trial screening, location and interview of witnesses, review of case reports and special investigations. Reliable, diligent and flexible professional with superb communication capabilities, possessing a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Office and related software. Radioman First Class, U.S. Navy, with 14 years of experience in telecommunications. Managed communications facilities aboard naval ships and shore stations, supervising multiple personnel. Maintained communications networks and drafted military correspondence. Configured and operated communications equipment including antennas, transmitters, receivers and cryptographic equipment. Oversaw operational security of classified material, maintaining Top Secret security clearance. Operations Center Shift Supervisor (Guam) directly responsible for coordination, assignment and maintenance of Naval Communications for fleet units in Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. Naval Recruiter responsible for screening and interview of potential enlistees. Prepared in depth application packets for enlisting personnel. Honorably Discharged.

EXPERIENCE

District Attorney Liaison/InvestigatorSlidell Police Department 2015 – Present

Coordinates with Assistant District Attorney’s and Investigators on criminal cases.

Responsible for obtaining items of evidence for screening from evidence custodian.

Transports and delivers evidentiary items, insuring chain of custody. Designed & implemented filing system for evidence correspondence. Originates correspondence to other legal system agencies throughout U.S. Locates & interviews witnesses/victims prior to trial proceedings.

Prepares video/audio interview recordings for case review. Locates crime scene video surveillance and processes into evidence. Special investigations as assigned by DA’s Office.

Patrick E. Matthews32432 C.C. RoadSlidell, LA 70460

ph: (985) 707-3259

EXPERIENCE (continued)

Police Lieutenant - RetiredSlidell Police Department 1994 - 2015

Direct Supervision of multiple personnel Certified Traffic Homicide Investigator and Crisis Management Crime scene management and preservation to include incident investigation Prepared special event operational plans Maintained personnel records Prepared incident reports. Reviewed crime reports of subordinates Field Training Officer in charge of instructing and developing new personnel Prepared performance evaluations, work schedules and payroll Excellent written and oral communication skills Patrol Division electronics systems supervisor (Video, Radar, Laser)

Communications Specialist - Petty Officer First ClassUnited States Navy 1979 - 1993

Operated multiple communications systems and cryptographic equipment Conducted preventive maintenance Prepared written correspondence for transmission over military networks Wrote fleet communications support plans Prepared performance evaluations on subordinate personnel Maintained personnel training files Programing Director for ship board close circuit television station Provided information on employment opportunities to potential recruits Interviewed applicants to verify eligibility and advised recruits of military service

benefits Presented lectures and informal talks at civic and service organizations, student

bodies Bolstered recruitment efforts using competitive strategies and market analysis

AWARDS

POLICE MILITARY

Medal of Valor Navy Achievement Medal (x2) Unit Citation Multiple Letters of Commendation Multiple Letters of Commendation Good Conduct Medal (x3) Exceptional Service Award National Defense Medal

Patrick E. Matthews32432 C.C. RoadSlidell, LA 70460

ph: (985) 707-3259

EDUCATION

FBI Instructor Development Course (IDC)Baton Rouge, La.

Attended instructor certification course conducted by agent instructors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Course of study included lesson plan development, classroom management, personal communication and teaching techniques. Achieved certification as class room instructor.

Accident/Traffic Homicide InvestigationInstitute of Police Technology & Management, Jacksonville Fl.

Course covered necessary skills to conduct a thorough traffic crash investigation and for properly documenting findings for courtroom presentation. Mastered procedures for measuring, scale diagramming, and photographing physical evidence, utilizing fundamentals of mathematics, physics and engineering. Achieved certification as Traffic Homicide Investigator (reconstruction phase one).

Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T)Slidell Regional Police Academy

Completed State of Louisiana P.O.S.T. academy required for peace officers. Course of study covered wide range of law enforcement topics including criminal and traffic statutes, crime investigation, crisis incident handling, report writing, defensive tactics, first aid/CPR, driving and weapons qualification.

Leadership, Management, Education & Training (LMET)U.S. Navy, Guam

Completed military leadership course taught at Naval Communications Area Master Station Guam. Course covered personal communication skills, instructor development and leadership. Certification requirement for senior enlisted personnel.

U.S. Navy Radioman Class “A” Technical SchoolNaval Training Command, San Diego Ca.

Graduated Navy technical school for Radioman (communications operations). Course of study covered various aspects of naval communications, including computer systems, cryptographic equipment, transmitters/receivers and preparation of written correspondence for transmission over military networks.

Slidell High School Graduate