Kimberly Byrd RESUME

1. KIMBERLY BYRD : (267) 806 9371  : Kimbyrd711@hotmail.com Kingman, AZ 86409  CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE Positioned to deliver mentorship, protect the public, rehabilitate offender and enforce the law... PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Competent and assertive professional with 25+ years’ progressive law enforcement and nd criminal justice system experience. Track record of directing and leading police personnel to meet law enforcement objectives. Hands on experience in partnering with community groups to understand issues. Exceptional comprehension of gathering evidence and complying with legal requirements. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and directing daily operations and personnel in a police department and ensuring public peace and safety. Experience in investigating crime scenes, developing department policies, and budget, organizing law enforcement programs, and preparing reports. Possess excellent communication, leadership, decision-making, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Budget Development; Staff Recruitment; Policy Development; Enforcement Criminal Justice Project Management Hostage Negotiation Intelligence Assessment PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEA Training Relationship Building Staff Training and Leadership Problem Resolution Police Force Administration Public Relations Law Enforcement Databases FBI Training Team Building Critical Thinking VIP Protection Finance Management Strategic Planning Thorough knowledge of criminal law procedures, police administration methods and practices, budget planning and management, investigation techniques, law enforcement principles, and practices, public safety programs, emergency response, advanced firearms and ammunition Analytical professional with a long record of success navigating intergovernmental relations with tact and an eye for management efficiencies Exhibits excellent organizational and problem solving skills, works well in team environments and displays strong work ethics Excellent communicator and compassionate individual who is able to build rapport with wide variety of people, successful at adapting management styles to suit varying personality types Highly flexible and adaptable performer, dexterous at multi-tasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects Well able to analyze complex public safety or security issues, and develop effective solutions Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of all city, county and state laws as well as related changes PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE        Deputy Warden | State of Arizona Department of Corrections, Golden Valley, AZ | July 2019 – Present  Direct and provide leadership and supervision of unit activities and subordinate staff  Oversee the development and operation of work, education and recreational programs for the inmates  Responsible for overseeing inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.  Ensure the safety and security of employees and inmates and compliance with all Arizona Department of Corrections policies and procedures  Oversee inmate management to include grievances, appeals, classification, discipline, transfers, etc.  Prepare and evaluate reports of findings and recommendations to ensure compliance with ADC policies and health, safety and sanitation standards  Review and approve all unit personnel actions including training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, hiring and terminations; coordinate and monitor a variety of program areas within the institution

2. Develop and propose policy changes regarding security and programs issues in the unit  Executive Officer | Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, PA | July 1993 – June 2016  Managed the day-to-day operations of the Philadelphia Police Commissioner’s office with a keen focus on raising standards of efficiency.  Directed communications with other agencies and with the public at large.  Line responsibility for multiple police agencies and organizational units. Key Accomplishments  Successfully developed close working relationships with Federal and State Police, as well as with other organizations of the Philadelphia municipal government.  Organized and structured the Police Commissioner’s office to improve management efficiencies.  Created productive relationships with City Commissioners, community stakeholders and the rank-and-file police commanders and forces.  Directed the operations of the Public Affairs Unit; appeared personally as spokesperson for the Police Department, responding to media and to inquiries from the public and community groups.  Oversaw the functioning of the following sub-units: Police Athletic League; Legal Counsel, and Office of the Special Assistant Liaison of Community Affairs. Supervisor, Dignitary Protection Unit | Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, PA | July 1993 – June 2016  Oversaw planning and organization of VIP protection for high-ranking officials visiting the Philadelphia area.  Created close, effective working relationships among local police, the U.S. Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security.  Supervised detectives in the investigation of terrorism, high ranking city officials and hostage takers.  Formed and led diverse intergovernmental teams. Deployed advance teams to anticipate and plan thoroughly for contingencies. Collected and assessed large amounts of intelligence regarding risks and threats.  Provided protection to U.S. presidents, senators, judges and foreign officials without any incidents.  Investigated various criminal cases which include public officials and public corruption  Investigated administrative cases, organized and prepared cases necessary for prosecution.  Conducted long-term confidential complex investigations and maintained officer’s schedule and training  Managed investigations, interrogations, evidence collection, preservation, crime scene processing and report writing.  Supervised special police programs and units including crime prevention and computer operations. Previous Positions with the Philadelphia Police Department  Chief of Staff  Police Sergeant EDUCATION Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts | Master of Science in Counselling Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts | Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS  2018 United States Secret Clearance  Federal Bureau of Investigations (F.B.I.) National Academy Class 320  United States Department of Justice (DEA) - Drug Unit Commanders Academy Class 60  ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Counter-Terrorism Training in Israel, 2007  Philadelphia Urban League Leadership Academy, 2008  Certified Hostage Negotiator  Certified Long Term Care Ombudsman  STATE CERTIFIED - Personal Care Home Administrator [PA Department of Welfare Approved Program]  FEMA CERTIFIED – ICS 100, 200 & 300 Intermediate ICS Expanding Incidents  FEMA CERTIFIED – ICS 400 Advanced ICS – Complex Incidents & MAC for Operational  FEMA CERTIFIED -- ICS 00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)  FEMA CERTIFIED – Weapons of Mass Defense Law Enforcement Protective Measures, Response, Actions & Hands-On Techniques Police Detective Police Officer  