Eric Pendleton
Stuarts Draft
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the City of Charlottesville Police Dept and the United States Army. Excelled in roles from Police Officer to Military Police Sergeant, demonstrating critical thinking and community engagement. Skilled in investigative techniques and crisis intervention, significantly enhancing public safety and fostering trust within diverse communities.
Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City of Charlottesville Police Dept
07.1999 - Current
- Progressively responsible positions to include police officer, school resource officer, forensic detective, and police sergeant.
- Participated as regional police academy adjunct instructor for law enforcement recruit entry and in-service classes. Instructed classes on a wide variety of crime prevention and public safety subjects for the community at large.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals. Trained as Forensic Detective at the National Forensics Academy.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational processes.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Military Police Sergeant
United States Army
08.1990 - 09.1999
- Progressively responsible assignments including both combat military police and garrison law enforcement assignments at Divisional, Army Corps, and Major Command levels in the United States and abroad.
- Trained, deployed, and led a ten soldier military police squad to overseas theatre of combat operations without loss of personnel, equipment, or sensitive items.
- Participated in humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, nation building, and combat service & support operations world-wide.
- Collaborated with other US, NATO, and foreign military branches in joint operations to enhance coordination efforts and improve overall mission effectiveness during Operation Joint Endeavor.
- Participated in dignitary security & force protection during high-profile events, to include Papal Visit to Serajevo, 1997.
Hospital Security Guard
Alleghany Regional Hospital
08.1987 - 07.1990
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to resolve incidents and ensure safety of medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Ensured adherence to privacy regulations by respecting patient & employee confidentiality while performing daily duties.
- Maintained order during high-stress situations such as medical emergencies or evacuations, served on Hospital's crisis response team.
- Supported hospital events by coordinating appropriate security measures, conducting investigations, responding to emergencies and interacting with hospital administration as needed.
- Assisted in the development of security protocols, contributing to a comprehensive safety plan for the facility.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA12-2009
Criminal Justice Professional Studies Certificate -
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05-1990
High School Diploma -
Auburn Senior High School
Auburn05-1985
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Community engagement
- Effective law enforcement trainer
- Relationship building and management
- Critical thinking
- Conflict de-escalation
- Exceptional public speaker
- Investigative skills
- Crime prevention training
- Crime scene processing
Accomplishments
Commendation Award - Charlottesville Police Dept. 2026
Graduate - National Forensic Academy, Knoxville, TN. 2011
Army Commendation Medal (5th OLC) for Lifesaving - US Army 1999
Commandant's Distinguished Honor Graduate - US Army Primary Leadership Development Course. 1996
Certification
- Certified Instructor US Dept. of Homeland Security (FEMA) 2015
- Certified General Instructor - VA Dept. of Criminal Justice Services 2004
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Certificate – International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 2021
- Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, Va Dept. of Criminal Justice Services. 2023
- Certified Crisis/Hostage Negotiator, Level II, Public Agency Training Council. 2015
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Charlottesville Police Dept
07.1999 - Current
Military Police Sergeant
United States Army
08.1990 - 09.1999
Hospital Security Guard
Alleghany Regional Hospital
08.1987 - 07.1990
- Certified Instructor US Dept. of Homeland Security (FEMA) 2015
- Certified General Instructor - VA Dept. of Criminal Justice Services 2004
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Certificate – International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 2021
- Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, Va Dept. of Criminal Justice Services. 2023
- Certified Crisis/Hostage Negotiator, Level II, Public Agency Training Council. 2015
No Degree - Psychology
Bluefield College
Criminal Justice Professional Studies Certificate -
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
High School Diploma -
Auburn Senior High School
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