MAURICE KENNARD
Lilburn Police Department
Tucker
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Seasoned law enforcement professional with over 20 years in public safety, police operations, and criminal investigations. Expertise in supervising personnel, coordinating shift operations, and managing detention facilities. Skilled in overseeing diverse teams and maintaining safety in high-demand environments. Committed to operational effectiveness, community engagement, and personnel development.
Work History
Police Sergeant
3 Years 8 Months- Coordinated daily shift operations, prepared staffing rosters, and communicated personnel assignments and operational updates to 911 dispatch and command staff, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Provide field supervision and respond to calls for service to assist officers with complex incidents and critical decision-making.
- Coordinate daily shift operations, prepare staffing rosters, and communicate personnel assignments and operational updates to 911 dispatch and command staff.
- Prepared monthly productivity reports to monitor shift performance and enhance operational accountability across the department.
- Prepare monthly productivity reports to monitor shift performance and support operational accountability.
- Onboarded and trained new officers, identified performance gaps, and recommended further training.
- Prepared officers for courtroom testimony and provided testimony in court.
- Prepare officers for courtroom testimony and testify in court when required.
Detective
8 Years 2 Months- Conducted proactive patrols to deter criminal activity and enforce laws, enhancing community safety.
- Prepared and obtained arrest warrants and provided courtroom testimony in criminal cases, active investigations, and traffic-related matters.
- Enforced criminal laws, apprehended suspects, and informed involved parties of their applicable rights.
- Prepared detailed incident and accident reports documenting findings to support legal proceedings effectively.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls involving disturbances, physical altercations, crimes in progress, traffic collisions, and criminal complaints.
- Prepared detailed incident and accident reports to document investigative findings and support legal proceedings.
- Built relationships with community members to address safety concerns and resolve incidents, fostering trust and cooperation.
Police Officer
1 Year 1 Month- Conducted vehicle and foot patrols to prevent crime, protect public property, and maintain law and order.
- Responded to service calls, assessing incidents to ensure effective enforcement and enhance public safety.
- Enforced traffic laws, investigated vehicle collisions, and participated in traffic checkpoints to promote roadway safety.
- Performed initial criminal investigations by interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses and gathering relevant evidence.
- Prepared detailed reports, issued citations and warnings, and provided testimony in court to support legal proceedings.
- Applied proactive community policing practices to foster strong relationships with residents and address specific safety concerns.
Sergeant
10 Years- Supervised a team of 13 officers and oversaw detention operations involving more than 400 inmates, ensuring adherence to security procedures and departmental regulations.
- Directed daily personnel assignments, delegated responsibilities, trained staff, and conducted inspections to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with security standards.
- Directed daily personnel assignments, delegated responsibilities, trained staff, and conducted inspections to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw inmate intake, booking, processing, and discharge documentation to ensure accurate records and adherence to compliance procedures.
- Coordinated and participated in secure prisoner transportation for court appearances, extraditions, and authorized transfers.
- Coordinated secure prisoner transportation for court appearances, extraditions, and authorized transfers, ensuring safety and security throughout the process.
- Served in the Transport Division and School Resource Division, supporting departmental operations and public safety responsibilities across multiple assignments.
Production Worker | Advanced to Press Operator and Leadman
4 Years 5 Months- Promoted to Leadman, overseeing four production machines and directing a team of 13 employees to meet daily production and quality objectives.
- Led machine operations as Press Operator, supervising three employees to ensure smooth production flow.
- Coordinated employee assignments and monitored equipment operations to uphold production standards.
- Demonstrated leadership by coordinating team efforts and ensuring operational accountability.
Education
High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
Law Enforcement Certification - Law
Leadership in Public Safety — Supervision Certific - Law
Skills
Criminal Investigations & Evidence Collection
Courtroom procedures
Incident Reporting & Documentation
Community Policing & Public Safety
Detention & Inmate Management
Emergency Response & Conflict Resolution
Law Enforcement Leadership & Supervision
Personnel Training & Development
Patrol Operations & Shift Management
Personnel Scheduling & Resource Allocation
Evidence Management
Inmate Supervision
Accomplishments
- Deputy of the Year 2011 - Newton County Sheriffs Office
- Officer of the year 2016 - Loganville Police Department
- Supervisor of the year 2025 - Lilburn Police Department
Certification
- Leadership in Public Safety — Supervision Certification -February 2026 - Certification No. PA0320260668S
- Basic Law Enforcement Certification -October 2006 - Certification No. PBLE061614S
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Lilburn Police Department
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Detective
Loganville Police Department
12.2014 - 02.2023Read More
Police Officer
Porterdale Police Department
11.2013 - 12.2014Read More
Sergeant
Newton County Sheriff's Office
01.2003 - 01.2013Read More
Production Worker | Advanced to Press Operator and Leadman
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
04.1999 - 09.2003Read More
Redan High School
High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
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Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Law Enforcement Certification from Law
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Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Leadership in Public Safety — Supervision Certific from Law
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