Christopher Tooley

Lead Police Officers, typically called Shift Sergeants, serve as the principal assistant to the Watch Commander in overseeing the provision of Law Enforcement, Physical Security, and Antiterrorism during the assigned shift. This position is responsible to their supervisors for ensuring that the work assignments of employees are carried out by performing a range of duties such as:

• Distribute and balance the workload among employees and conduct follow-ups to ensure tasks are accomplished. Address personnel concerns that will affect their ability to fulfill their duties.
• Create a shift Watch Bill to ensure proper manning for entry control points (ECPs) and patrol zones. Be flexible and quickly adapt to different situations if concerns arise.
• Maintain the orderly running of the installations' daily operations, such as high traffic times and gate openings, and make day-to-day adjustments according to established priorities that may arise.
• Ensure employees comply with shift requirements for arming and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are provided briefings on installation security posture, safety, and deadly force use.
• I act as a Lead Field Training Officer (FTO) to help increase all shift personnel's knowledge and skill proficiency. I continually monitor and document personnel's progression so that I can tailor training to their specific needs and address weaknesses to improve their jobs.
• Conduct on-the-job training for new employees and shift personnel according to established procedures and practices. Continue training within the shift to educate personnel and ensure they maintain proficiency with their job functions.
• Check on work in progress and review completed work to ensure the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Monitor working conditions and provide information to supervisors as requested concerning promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs or manning shortages.
• Effectively lead investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
• Display sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergencies.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies, primarily local or state departments, to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Use the Data Housing and Reporting Tool (DHART) to track shift personnel regarding weapon card expiration dates and their PQS qualifications.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices and maintain a high level of expertise within law enforcement.
• As a field training officer, I coordinate between the Training Department and assign shifts. They ensure that quarterly requirements are completed promptly.
• I continuously track all personnel's qualifications by checking their learning and seeing where they progress. I also schedule personnel to take written tests and boards with the chain of command when ready to take the next step in their qualification.
• I instruct specific training topics during guard mount related to law enforcement procedures. Trainings include elements of federal, UCMJ, and local laws, people's constitutional rights, and specific tactics in the law enforcement realm.

Notable Accomplishments:

• As a Lead Field Training Officer and qualified Watch Commander, I have trained and mentored 50 civilian and military personnel, resulting in them meeting and exceeding their qualification requirements for their pay grades or position descriptions. The personnel I trained are from Naval Base Guam Security and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Provost Marshal Office, and their qualifications range from Sentry to Patrolman, Chief of the Guard, Patrol Supervisor, and Watch Commander.
• I served as an OC Instructor for a Naval Base Guam Security Guard Academy, exposing ten personnel to Level 1 OC exposure as part of their initial requirements before being certified for duty. All personnel completed the course meeting standard and with no injuries.
• I acted as an assistant instructor for a block of instruction focusing on correctly filling out law enforcement forms and conducting suspect and witness interviews. I continually assisted students with how they could improve and even introduced them to new interview techniques.
• I have served as an Incident Commander for a bomb threat incident on Naval Base Guam involving numerous personnel, multiple agencies, and a primarily affected area. The operational period was approximately six hours, requiring the activation of an Emergency Operation Centre, the evacuation of approximately 200 personnel from the affected buildings, and an installation shutdown. The incident was safely handled, with no injuries to responding personnel.
• I served as Patrol Supervisor during an incident involving a suspect leading my patrolman on a high-speed chase and discharge of a firearm on the installation that put both civilian and law enforcement personnel lives in danger. The suspect was cut off in the chase, and a higher level of force had to be used to restrain the suspect. The operational period of the incident lasted approximately six hours, requiring the activation of an Emergency Operation Centre. The incident included multiple agencies such as NCIS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and NBG Criminal Investigation Division. The suspect was apprehended with no injuries to first responder personnel.

As a Staff Sergeant acting as a Military Police Squad Leader, I am responsible for the daily supervision and operations of a Military Police Combat Support Squad consisting of four Sergeants and five Junior Soldiers. My additional responsibilities include overseeing training, deployment/mobilization readiness, professional development, and morale/welfare of my Squad Members and other Soldiers. I also provide technical and tactical guidance to my peers and subordinates in support of Military Police operations. I must also ensure that my Soldiers and I maintain accountability and maintenance of assigned sensitive and high-valued equipment. Additional duties and responsibilities include:

• Assume the role of a primary Instructor or assistant instructor to train and teach Soldiers on various topics, including Army Warrior Tasks or Military Police Essential Tasks.
• Prepare to instruct classes using computer-generated presentations, such as PowerPoint Presentations, training aids, verbal presentations, field training exercises, and other practical exercises, to ensure that all soldiers/students understand the learning material and can perform tasks to standard.
• Instruct and train Military Police Soldiers in Garrison/Law Enforcement tasks such as responding to calls, conducting anti-terrorism/force protection/physical security scenarios, completing law enforcement reports/forms, handcuffing defensive tactic drills, and processing a crime scene.
• Ensure that, as instructors, Soldiers and students can obtain realistic training for what they may encounter in the field and validate it with installation drills or exercises.
• Ensure Soldiers understand tactics or procedures during training. If additional training is needed, then as an instructor, conduct and oversee remedial training so that soldiers will meet standards.
• Conduct classroom presentations and hands-on training regarding numerous weapon systems in the Army in preparation for upcoming weapon qualifications.
• Perform duties as firearms instructor or range safety officer, ensuring that Soldiers correctly understand how to safely handle firearms and qualify on firing ranges with no mishaps/incidents.
• Instruct and train Soldiers in the basic marksmanship fundamentals of different weapons using the Engagement Skills Trainer 3000 (EST 3000) in a controlled setting, ensuring that Soldiers are confident in marksmanship Fundamentals and prepared before qualifying on live firing ranges.
• Evaluate and certify training through the chain of command, ensuring that the commander's intent is accomplished and that the unit can safely accomplish the mission regarding the risk assessments.
• Always researching new methods and tactics and communicating with other units or agencies to provide quality training for soldiers in the always-changing environment.
• Conduct after-action meetings or briefings to look for ways to improve, address training shortfalls, and highlight things that went well.
• In a garrison/law enforcement capacity, serve as a Patrol Supervisor or Watch Commander of a given shift, overseeing the provision of Law Enforcement, Physical Security, and Antiterrorism during the assigned shift.
• Enforce laws and regulations regarding local/state laws, military installation policies, and military laws supporting the uniformed code of military justice.
• Monitor military installation gates/entrances for activities, ensuring that only authorized personnel or civilians can access areas within the installation. Also, monitor areas for security breaches to protect all DOD personnel and maintain property on military installations.
• Perform vehicle inspections of all vehicles when entering military installations or designated security areas when directed or standard operating procedures require such searches to maintain installation security and ensure compliance with installation/traffic regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and dispatch calls on military installations. If required, safely restrain, handle, and process suspects and detainees.
• Prepare reports and written statements, collect physical evidence at crime scenes, and use interview/personal communication techniques when required.
• In a combat environment, conduct mission planning with peers and superiors to evaluate and decide on courses of action to take during missions to mitigate risk factors to friendly forces and civilian populations.
• Control traffic flow using traffic control points/roadblocks in a combat environment, ensuring the free movement of friendly forces and restricting enemy movement.
• Operate various military/law enforcement vehicles supporting combat or garrison operations.
• Plan convoy missions to support the transportation of individuals or equipment, ensuring safety and security along designated routes.
• Plan and coordinate missions in support of detainee operations when required.

Notable Accomplishments:

• I served as a primary instructor, overcoming language barriers and a lack of equipment during a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) with 50 Malaysian MPs, focusing on tactics and techniques for Convoy Security, Route Enforcement, and Civil Disturbance/Riot Control.
• I created a five-day training plan, with classroom instructions and practical exercises, to teach 100 Soldiers the use of force policies, non-lethal weapons, including OC spray and baton, and mechanical advantage control holds (MACHs). The five-day training culminated with all 100 Soldiers being Level 1 OC exposed and completing the OC course with no injuries and meeting all standards.
• On multiple occasions, I served as a primary instructor on Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI) for 100 Soldiers for upcoming individual weapon qualifications. I used the EST 3000 for the Soldiers to practicethe M18 pistol and M4 carbine for all Soldiers to practice the weapons qualification in a controlled environment. On qualification day, I served as a line coach and ensured all Soldiers used their fundamentals correctly. All 100 soldiers who went through my PMI class obtained passing scores and completed the live fire range without injuries.
• Attended the Interservice Non-Lethal Individual Weapons Course taught by the United States Marine Corps and became certified to instruct, train, and qualify personnel in all military branches in the use of non-lethal weapons/tactics, such as Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, TASERs, batons, non-lethal munitions using M500 shotgun, M320 grenade launcher, flash bangs, stinger ball grenades, and civil disturbance tactics. I also serve as a non-lethal capabilities planner, advising my commanding officer on training soldiers and applying non-lethal capabilities to missions.
• Attended the Military Police Investigator Course taught at the US Army Military Police School. I am certified to lead investigations due to being a subject matter expert in crime scenes, undercover operations, interviews/interrogations, and forensic evidence. Due to my experience, I have assisted as an instructor in teaching patrolmen how to complete law enforcement forms, conduct suspect and victim interviews, and preserve a crime scene properly while in the field.

• Respond to and investigate complaints while enforcing state and federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, DOD Navy regulations, installation directives, and regulations.
• Respond immediately to and conduct preliminary investigations relating to critical incidents (i.e., traffic accidents, domestic violence, assaults, etc.).
• Conduct interviews with witnesses, take statements, secure crime scenes, seize and protect evidence, draft reports, and create incident diagrams.
• Perform a full range of force protection, anti-terrorism, and sentry duties at installations or activities with significant operational assets, unrestricted access points, and large populations onboard and around the installation.
• Conduct vehicle searches and inspect packages and personal belongings when admitting personnel into controlled areas or during a specific security incident.
• Assess the origin and cause of intrusion detection system alarms in the command, make required notifications, request the dispatch of response forces as required notifications, and implement compensatory measures.
• During training, instruct and teach new personnel the duties of a sentry or patrol officer. Ensure the new personnel understand the policies and procedures for standing the proper watch.
• During training, continually assist others in understanding tactics and ways to handle law enforcement situations by sharing experiences and knowledge.
• Acted as Watch Bill coordinator for my assigned shift, ensuring that all posts and units were handled throughout the day and addressed any manning shortages with shift leadership/supervisors due to personnel not being able to be on duty due to prior approved leave, medical, or callouts.
• Perform duties as Chief of the Guard, ensuring that all piers are patrolled for situations requiring law enforcement assistance and liaising between all vessels moored and Naval Base Guam regarding force protection measures and law enforcement situations.
• Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
• Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.

Notable Achievements:

• I attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centres (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) as a GS-05 Police Officer. I graduated from the 3-month program, earning the Academic Award for having a 96.71%, the highest GPA out of 30 students. I also earned the Expert Marksmanship award for scoring 285 out of 300 on the pistol qualification.
• I attended the Naval Base Guam Security Guard Academy when I was first hired as a GS-05 Police Officer. I graduated from the 1- month program, earning the Academic Award and Top Gun Award for having the best GPA and highest firearm qualification score out of 8 students.

• Enforce rules and regulations to maintain security by preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.
• Supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules/policies and know the whereabouts of all inmates at all times by ensuring accountability with recurring headcounts and checks.
• Search inmates for contraband, such as weapons and drugs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline.
• Enforce regulations through effective communication/interview techniques and progressive sanctions, punishment, or loss of privileges due to violation of rules.
• Aid inmates in rehabilitation by scheduling work assignments, counseling, and educational opportunities with assigned caseworkers and staff.
• Inspect facilities, cells, mail, and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach, and any other evidence of the rules/regulations violations.
• Write reports and written statements, and fill out daily logs and reports detailing inmate behavior and anything else that occurred during the shift.
• Conduct operations through a Visitor Processing Centre to ensure that all people entering the prison facility, civilian visitors, official law enforcement/legal personnel, and prison staff comply with prison rules/entrance regulations and that visitors have proper clearance/approval before entering the facility.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and pat down searches of all vehicles and people entering the prison facility through service gates or sally ports to ensure that no contraband or unauthorized items enter the facility and to understand the purpose of the person entering the facility, also to ensure no prisoners are attempting to escape by being in a vehicle leaving the facility unless the prisoner is approved to leave the facility with proper authorization from higher management.
• Use restraining techniques with handcuffs, leg irons, and other restraint tools to escort prisoners safely around the facility and places like the courthouse and other locations needing the inmate’s presence.
• Receive, handle, and process detainees, both in local and federal custody, in a safe manner to ensure up-to-date demographic information and to assist with the overall accuracy of the facility's inmate database or files.
• Use informational databases and prisoner confinement folders to assist with inquiries from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies regarding current and former prisoners.
• Help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for escaped prisoners or conduct operations within a facility.
• During training, instruct and teach new personnel the duties of a corrections officer, ensuring they understand policies and procedures to carry out their duties safely.
• During training, continually assist others in understanding tactics and ways to handle law enforcement situations by sharing experiences and knowledge.
• Reduce inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Examine incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
• Escort inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Book new inmates into the facility and process inmates for release.
• Observe and supervise inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.

Notable Achievements:

• Graduated from the 6-month Correction Officer Academy, earning the Salutorian Award for having the second-highest GPA out of 6 trainees.

• Provide a visible presence at the store entrances/exits, mitigating theft and fraud and maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
• Make eye contact, smile, and greet all customers in a prominent, courteous, and friendly manner, deterring
  opportunity for theft by demonstrating “command” presence.
• As directed by store supervisors, walk the sales floor to identify and address potential theft indicators.
• Partner with store supervisors to ensure compliance among Ross employees with loss prevention directives and minimization of operational shortage.
• Embrace company values and have a mentality to protect Ross's inventory.
• Ensured a safe shopping environment for customers by identifying potential safety hazards and taking corrective action.
• Worked closely with other departments within the store to promote teamwork and communication regarding safety concerns or suspicious activity observed during shifts.
• Collaborated with management to develop and implement store-specific security protocols, addressing unique challenges and risks.
• Reduced instances of theft by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and training staff on awareness measures.
• Trained and explained policies to new loss protection employees, ensuring they understand how to perform the job.

• Understand automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features.
• Comparing and contrasting competitive models and inspecting automobiles.
• Develop buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers, suggesting trade-ins, meeting prospects at community activities, responding to inquiries, and recommending sales promotions.
• Qualify buyers by understanding their interests and requirements, matching those requirements and interests to various models, and building rapport.
• Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features and taking test drives.
• Closing sales by overcoming objections, negotiating prices and financing, collecting payment, and delivering automobiles.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
• Continually expanded knowledge of Hyundai, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and Jeep product lines.
• Optimized inventory management, ensuring timely availability of products for customers.
• Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific product line features or functionalities.

• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
• Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.