Olivia Sovine
Newport News
Summary
Former Police Officer with nearly ten years in law enforcement assisting citizens, investigating accidents, and conducting routine patrols. Committed to leading by example and working alongside coworkers and supervisors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Richmond Police Department
Richmond
04.2016 - 08.2025
- Narcotic Canine Handler
- Maintained detailed records of canine deployments and training progress
- Utilized canine partner for drug detection in various settings
- Utilized narcotic canine to assist other local and federal agencies on investigations
- Responded to emergency calls and provided support to patrol officers
- Prepared deployment and training reports for court cases
- Property Crimes Detective
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects in reference to property crimes (stolen property, robberies, burglaries)
- Prepared investigative reports documenting details and victim/witness statements
- Testified to the facts of crimes in general district, circuit, and federal courts
- Collaborated with neighboring law enforcement agencies on robbery investigations
- Prepared and obtained search warrants
- Assisted with executing and documenting evidence seized during search warrants
- Obtained arrest warrants for identified offenders
- Reviewed past reports from other officers to identify patterns and potential suspects
- Patrol Officer/ Field Training Officer
- Enforced state and city laws to maintain public safety and order
- Utilized VCIN/NCIC to conduct lawful investigations
- Responded to emergency calls
- Typed detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations
- Trained new officers on department policies, procedures, and basic law enforcement duties
- Maintained order during civil unrest and protests/ riots
Claims Reviewer
BrownGreer PLC
Richmond
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Reviewed submitted claims in reference to medical class action settlements
- Read and prepared detailed reports for eligibility of claims
- Worked with representing attorneys to streamline document review process
- Conducted quality assurance reviews of other reviewers work
- Utilized Excel Spreadsheet to maintain numbers of eligible and non eligible claims
Education
Varina High School
Henrico, VASkills
- Canine handling
- Report writing
- Evidence collection and documentation
- Search warrant preparation
- Emergency response
- Obtaining and maintaining certifications
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
- Law Enforcement certification March 27, 2017
- Limited Access VCIN/ NCIC certification
- Strategic law enforcement interview course September 20, 2018
- Field training officer certification January 23, 2019
- Crisis intervention training March 8, 2019
- Statement analysis for intelligence exploitation September 25, 2019
- Basic investigator school October 31, 2019
- Virginia Police Work Dog Association certification December 17, 2020
- Patrol Rifle Operator Course December 3, 2021
Accomplishments
- Excellent Police Conduct December 1, 2022
Timeline
Police Officer
Richmond Police Department
04.2016 - 08.2025
Claims Reviewer
BrownGreer PLC
03.2014 - 03.2016
Varina High School