Elaine R.

Bryant

Dear Hiring Manager;

Re: Chief of Police position for Columbus Ohio Police Department;

Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the Chief of Police position for the Columbus Ohio
Police Department. After reviewing the job description, it is clear that you are looking for a
candidate that is extremely familiar with the responsibilities associated with the role, and can
perform them confidently. Given these requirements, I am certain that I possess the necessary skills
to successfully do the job adeptly and perform above expectations.
I am a proactive professional who has been consistently praised as results-oriented by my co-
workers and management. Over the course of my twenty one year career, I have developed a skill
set directly relevant to the positon you are hiring for, including community relations, emergency
preparedness, strong administrative background, investigative and proactive policing. Overall, I
have consistently demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities in every
aspect of my Law Enforcement career with the Detroit Police Department and I invite you to
review my detailed achievements in the attached resume.
After reviewing my resume, I hope you will agree that I am the type of competent and competitive
candidate you are looking for. I look forward to elaborating on how my specific skills and abilities
will benefit your organization.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Elaine R. Bryant
 ELAINE R. BRYANT

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Law Enforcement Officer who possesses situational awareness and integrity, as well as dedication to
safety. Resourceful officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies,
protecting citizens, property and promoting positive community relations. Dedicated officer who is highly
capable of directing and leading police personnel to meet law enforcement objectives.

SKILLS

• Special task force experience

• Investigative background
• Administrative background
• Community police experience
• Uniform and plainclothes patrol experience
• Public relations
• Event coordinator

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

2019 Master’s Degree-Bowling Green State University

(Criminal Justice Administration)

2015 Bachelor of Science– Central Michigan University

(Public Administration-Community Development)

1999 Associate of Science– Wayne County Community College

WORK HISTORY
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08/2000 – Present Law Enforcement Officer, Detroit Police Department

Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol, Investigative, Community Relations and Administrative

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ASSIGNED UNITS (DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT)

September 2019-Present
Deputy Chief-Neighborhood Policing Bureau-East
Units include; Patrol entities (3rd 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th precincts), Downtown Services, Metropolitan
Division; (Special Response Team, Bomb Squad, Traffic Enforcement, Tactical Services Section,
Air Support, Mounted, Harbor Master, Homeland Security, Canine)

January 2019-September 2019

Commander-Professional Standards Bureau
Units included; (Internal Affairs, Public Integrity, Force Investigations, Disciplinary Administration)

2017-2018
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Commander-Major Crimes
Units included; (Homicide, Headquarter’s Surveillance Unit Special Victims Unit, Arson,
Commercial Auto Theft, Cyber Crimes, Crime Scene Services, Missing Persons)

2016-2017
Captain-Homicide
Commanding Officer

April 2016-July 2016

Captain-10th Precinct
Commanding Officer-In Charge of Investigations and Special Operations

2014-2016
Lieutenant-Chief’s Neighborhood Liaison
Commanding Officer
(Community Relations citywide)

2013-2014
Lieutenant- Professional Education and Training Division
Training Coordinator

March 2013-November 2013

Sergeant-Human Resources Bureau
Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator

2011-2013
Office of the Chief Investigator
(Investigative Sergeant) Investigated complaints filed by citizens against Detroit Police personnel)

2009-2011
Tenth Precinct
(Sergeant-Patrol/Community Relations and Administrative)

2006-2009
Domestic Violence
(Sergeant-Administrative and Investigative)

2005-2006
Office of the Assistant Chief of Police
(Administrative duties)

2004-2005
Major Crimes (Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force)
(Task Force Officer-recovered missing children. Assisted with removing children from unfit
homes. Searched for and apprehended juvenile offenders wanted for violent crimes (i.e. sexual
assaults, robberies, murders.)

2003-2004
Office of the Chief of Police
(Clerical position-processed all petitions for events requested through City Council as well as
prepared monthly, weekly and quarterly reports for patrol and investigative entities throughout the
department.)

2002-2003
Community Interaction Team/Executive Protection
(Assisted with community outreach programs/executive protection for the Chief of Police.)

2001-2002
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Housing Support Section
(Citywide patrol of public housing units, including senior citizen subsidized properties)

2000-2001
Detroit Metropolitan Police Academy
(Student Police Officer)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Member of the backlog squad at the Office of the Chief Investigator. Assisted with completing
overdue investigations. The backlog squad’s work led to a 96.4% compliance with the
Department of Justice Consent Decree.

Served as second in charge of the Domestic Violence Unit for two years. Served as Interim
Commanding Officer of Domestic Violence.

Served as a Liaison between the Detroit Police Department and outside agencies for preparation
of the 2006 Super Bowl hosted in the City of Detroit.

Served as the project leader for the verification of all missing juveniles in the City of Detroit

Responsible for creating and implementing community relation projects within the City of Detroit.

Served as a Liaison between Faith Based organizations and the Detroit Police Department

Promoted to Sergeant, June 14, 2006.

Promoted to Lieutenant, November 22, 2013

Promoted to Captain, April 10, 2016

Promoted to Commander, September 5, 2017

Promoted to Deputy Chief, September 9, 2019

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

July 2019 Senior Management Institute for Police-(Police Executive Research

Forum)-executive strategic management

September 2016 Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police-Police Executives and New

Chief’s School

July 2006 Leadership Development Training-(Eastern Michigan University)

* * * REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST * * *