Amy Hamed
Virginia Beach
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional specializing in automated traffic enforcement and public safety. Developed and delivered training programs that promote teamwork and compliance. Skilled in courtroom testimony and cultivating vendor partnerships to support community safety initiatives.
Overview
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1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Automated Traffic Enforcement Specialist
Virginia Beach Police Department
Virginia Beach, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Proven expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and approving automated photo enforcement violations from multiple automated platforms.
- Build strong vendor partnerships, and ensuring effective implementation of automated camera programs to include (red-light, school zone speed, and bus safety enforcement).
- Excel at developing positive relationships across departments and vendors while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations into enforcement-related incidents, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
School Security
Virginia Beach Public Schools
Virginia Beach, Virginia
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Improved school security by actively monitoring visitor access and implementing sign-in procedures.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Helped maintain school security through patrols and observation of students, teachers and visitors.
Master Police Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.1994 - 05.2019
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity while fairly and impartially enforcing traffic, criminal laws, and city ordinances.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, traffic accidents, and offenses; prepared detailed reports and presented evidence and testimony in court.
- Responded to citizen calls for service and initiated proactive investigations with strong attention to detail and community-oriented policing principles.
- Built productive working relationships with personnel from multiple city departments, to include but not limited to Traffic Engineering, Parks & Recreation, Code Enforcement, Sheriff's Office, and Juvenile/Adult Probation.
- Police Academy Instructor - instructed numerous classes to include but not limited to, defensive tactics, communication skills, and Courtroom procedures.
- Squad Leader of 10 to 12 recruits, ensuring they were prepared for their daily activities, and completed evaluations on each recruit.
- Mentored newly hired officers, providing guidance on best practices in law enforcement and conflict resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA05-1990
Skills
- Public speaking
- Courtroom testimony
- Traffic enforcement knowledge
- Traffic analysis
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Achieved full proficiency across all PHOTOSafe vendor platforms (Verra Mobility, Altumint, Bus Patrol).
- Recipient of numerous departmental honors over 25 years of service, to include;
-Multiple Class Act Awards
-Letters of Appreciation
Certification
NCIC/VCIN Operator
CPR / AED
DCJS Law Enforcement Certifications (annual)
Timeline
Automated Traffic Enforcement Specialist
Virginia Beach Police Department
02.2024 - Current
School Security
Virginia Beach Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2024
Master Police Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
05.1994 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania