1. Jerri A. Sutton
3810 Nandena Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 326-7097
Finezeta@aol.com
PROFILE
I’m a 17-year law enforcementprofessional with a proven track record of leadership,professionalism and community
engagement. Extensive experience in budgeting, resource and personnel management,training and program
implementation.Exemplaryqualities in public relations,civic engagementand grassroots organization.Key areas of
expertise include:
Crisis Communications
Media & Public Relations
RegulatoryCompliance
CommunityOutreach
Policy Writing and Revision
Crime Prevention
Recruiting
Internal Investigation
CommunityPolicing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga, TN 1999 to Present
Acting Captain Sector I, Lieutenant
Manages the day-to-day operations and activities in Sector I; ensures compliance with applicable laws,ordinances,
codes,rules,regulations,standards,policies and procedures;supervises staffin Sector I by conducting performance
evaluations and safety checks;gives recommendations for training,termination and discipline;ensures compliance
with applicable laws,ordinances,and departmental policies;responds to critical communitysafety incidents and
assumes command oftechnical operations.
Director of Training, Lieutenant
Developed training curriculum for officers,cadets and civilian employees as prescribed bystate law, department
policy and CALEA standards.Managed training resources for multiple divisions and city entities.Organized
leadership curriculums,training initiatives and standards as required byfederal law. Identified necessarypolicy
changes and operational procedures for review by the department.Recommended programs for communitypolicing
and relationship building within the community. Chaired research committees and served as liaison between the
committee,staffand the public. Managed proposal goals,objectives,deliverables,and budgets .
Public information Officer, Sergeant
Coordinated communityfunctions in conjunction with departmentprograms. Wrote,and coordinated the release of
information for media and communityconstituents. Facilitated the release ofrelevant case,projectand employee
information as prescribed bythe Freedom of information act.Identified and implemented change for community
programs and departmentsponsored events. Coordinated victim,witness assistance in conjunction with high profile
cases.
Patrol Supervisor, Sergeant
Coordinated special events and managed allocated resources.Organized demonstrations for communityevents and
neighborhood associations.Supervised officers for coordinated crime prevention events.Collaborated with
specialized divisions to apprehend violentfelons.Organized sting operations to combatstreetcrimes.Served as field
training supervisor.

2. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations,Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, Tallahassee,FL, 1990
Certifications:
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Graduate Session 255,2014
Defensive Tactics Instructor, 2014
General DepartmentInstructor,2012-2014
Instructor-facilitator Chattanooga College,2012
Southeastern Command and Leadership Academy,2007
Leadership Chattanooga Graduate 2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Brotherhood ofPolice Officers
Chattanooga Black Police Officer’s Association
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Presidentof the Gamma Iota Zeta Chapter
Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association
FBI NAA
HONORS/AWARDS
Woman of Distinction-Southside Neighborhood Association 2014
NAACP Ruby Hurley Image Award in Law Enforcement 2012
Innovator Award SoutheastCommand and Leadership Academy 2007

3. REFERENCES
Chief (Retired) Freeman Cooper Chattanooga Police Department
5355 Fairview Road
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 421-4690
Chief (Retired) Bobby Dodd Chattanooga Police Department
1307 Spitzy Lane
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 421-6511
Chief R. Frank Nichols Starkville Police Department, Mississippi
101 E. Lampkin Street
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 769-4401
Chief (Retired) Mac Moore Chattanooga Fire Department
305 Booth Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 443-6149
Bishop Kevin L. Adams Sr. Olivet Baptist Church
9718 Imperial Drive
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 838-2261
Diane Parks Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
119 Amhurst Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 227-2016