Roderick Cheatham

• Led a team of multiple officers, overseeing daily patrol operations and ensuring officer safety and accountability
• Managed high-risk incidents, making real-time decisions that reduced risk and ensured scene control
• Reviewed and approved reports monthly, ensuring accuracy and legal integrity in documentation
• Trained and mentored new recruits and junior officers, enhancing operational readiness and promoting retention
• Reduced response times / increased proactive enforcement through strategic deployment
• Served as Watch Commander during command staff absence, maintaining operational continuity and team leadership
• Strengthened community trust through conflict resolution and public engagement initiatives

• Supervise and lead detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing case assignments and investigative strategies
• Direct and coordinate investigations involving major crimes, including violent offenses, narcotics, and complex felony cases
• Review and approve case reports, affidavits, search warrants, and arrest warrants for accuracy and legal sufficiency
• Provide guidance and mentorship to detectives, ensuring thorough case development and adherence to investigative standards
• Coordinate with patrol units, prosecutors, and external agencies to advance investigations and secure successful prosecutions
• Conduct case reviews and ensure timely follow-up, evidence handling, and case closure
• Respond to major crime scenes to oversee investigative direction and ensure proper procedures are followed
• Analyze crime trends and intelligence to assist in identifying suspects and preventing future criminal activity
• Ensure compliance with department policies, legal requirements, and constitutional standards

• Provide on-site security and law enforcement presence for residential community
• Respond to resident complaints including noise disturbances, domestic disputes, and suspicious activity
• Conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols to deter criminal activity and ensure resident safety
• Serve as liaison between residents, property management, and local law enforcement agencies
• Enforce property rules, lease agreements, and local ordinances
• Handle emergency situations including fire alarms, medical calls, and disturbances until additional units arrive
• Document incidents and maintain accurate reports for property management and legal purposes
• Assist with conflict resolution between residents to maintain a safe and peaceful living environment
• Conducted numerous fire watches for the entire property
• Assisted in the removal of abandoned vehicles

Police Recruit / Trainee

• Successfully completed law enforcement academy training, including criminal law, patrol procedures, defensive tactics, and firearms proficiency
• Demonstrated knowledge of state laws, department policies, and constitutional procedures
• Participated in scenario-based training involving traffic stops, domestic disturbances, and emergency response situations
• Maintained physical fitness standards and completed required defensive tactics and use-of-force training
• Developed report writing skills and proper documentation techniques for law enforcement incidents
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with instructors, peers, and role players
• Received instruction in de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies
• Completed field training observations with certified officers to gain real-world experience