Christine Schutz has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and seeks an investigative position. She has extensive experience developing relationships during investigations which helps elicit information. Her casework has resulted in many successful prosecutions. She currently works as a public safety officer and school liaison in Farmington, Michigan, where her duties include criminal investigations, counseling students, and presenting on topics like drugs and domestic violence.

1. CHRISTINE F. SCHUTZ
cschutz@farmgov.com
OBJECTIVE
To use my extensive law enforcement experience to obtain an investigative position within
a corporate business or in a governmental agency.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
My extensive law enforcement experience, determination, and commitment, are just a few
of the attributes that have elicited numerous admissions, confessions and positive
relationships. Developing trusting relationships during investigations helps individuals to
share information. Case management and comprehensive execution of thoroughly
completed investigations have resulted in many successful prosecutions.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Farmington Department of Public Safety
Farmington, MI
Public Safety Officer:Firefighter/Police Officer December 1987-Present
School Liaison Officer November 1992 – Present
 Assist Administration in criminal investigations within the school system
 Counsel and speak with students
 Lecture students and answer questions in regard to laws that affect them
 Maintain positive rapport with students, which often results in suspect information
and knowledge of criminal activity
 Planning and execution of Homeland Security large scale exercise at high school;
served as evaluator during the exercise

2.  Assisted in designing and writing the Farmington Public Schools Guidelines for Safe
School Planning and Crisis Management to include emergency response protocol
 Assist parents in drug prevention and intervention for their children with substance
abuse issues
Investigator November 1991 – Present
 Complete complaint investigations and follow through to prosecution
 Complete background investigations on new applications for employment
 Obtain warrants, through teleconferencing system, with Oakland County
Prosecutor’s Office.
 Appear in court and provide sworn testimony
 Sworn in Deputy Clerk for the 47
th
District Court in Oakland County
 Utilize the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) and CLEMIS police
computer systems
Patrol Officer December 1987 – November 1991
 Enforce traffic laws, respond and investigate emergency and non-emergency
complaints, administer first aid and dispatch upon request
 Make criminal arrests
 Respond to and fight fires
 Enforce state laws and local ordinances
EDUCATION
1987 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Police Academy
1982 –1986 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science
Major in Psychology and Criminal Justice with emphasis on Juvenile Justice
Minor in Communications
AWARDS

4. Life-Saving Award – Farmington Department of Public Safety
Officer of the Year– Farmington Department of Public Safety
Professional Excellence – Farmington Department of Public Safety (2)
Merit Award – Farmington Department of Public Safety
Citation Award – Farmington Department of Public Safety (6)
Commendation Award – Farmington Department of Public Safety
Unit Award – Farmington Department of Public Safety (7)
Unit Award – Farmington Hills Police Department (2)
Letter of Appreciation – Farmington Department of Public Safety (4)
Farmington Family in Action Award for Drug Court Home Visits
Farmington Public Schools
COMMITTEES
 Safe Schools Advisory Committee
 GRIP (Generations Responding to Issues and Problems)
 Farmington High School Crisis Team
 Interview Committee for new hires of Principal/Assistant Principals at FHS
 Farmington Hills High Risk Response Team
PRESENTER/ PANEL MEMBER
 South Lyon Youth Assistance Drug Awareness Seminar, November 2014
 Domestic Violence Seminar, January 2005
 Substance Abuse Seminar, December 2004
 Legal Consequences Video, Call to Action Coalition
 Drug Trends, December 2003