1. Virnell France
2361 Bloomfield Ct. Norton Shores, MI 49441
Phone: 231-557-4702  E-Mail: Virnell.France@yahoo.com
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Education
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, Allendale, MI
 Bachelors of arts in Criminal Justice, Graduated 2012
 Spanish Language and Latino Culture Studies emphasized
KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
 Michigan Law Enforcement License Program, 2006
 Successfully completed Basic Police Training Program of 34 college credits. Passed MCOLES certification
courses.
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
 Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, 2006
 *Proficient in Microsoft office applications
Experience
Muskegon Heights Police Department 01/12-current
Full time patrol officer for City of Muskegon Heights. Maintain relationships within the community by being
proactive in my work. Respond to calls, interact in the community whenever possible, appear for court and perform
other duties as needed.
Muskegon Heights Police Department 01/11-01/12
Evidence Room Manager. Enhanced the process of storing and preserving evidence. Responsible for reorganizing
evidence room, surpassing all expectations.

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Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center 06/10-06/11
Youth Specialist/Acting Supervisor. Worked face to face with juveniles in the criminal justice system, trying to help
them find the tools they need to make better choices. I also maintain a safe environment for the residents and the
facility staff.
Muskegon Heights Police Department 01/08 – 01/09
Part Time Patrol Officer. I was active in ensuring safety of citizens and proactive in maintaining relationships within
community.
Michigan Youth Leadership Academy Summer of 2008 and 2015
I was chosen from our police department to spend one week in Lansing with 18 teenagers from Muskegon Heights
High School who were identified as “At Risk Youth” in need of leadership and guidance. We spent 24 hours per day
for 7 days with these youth completing physically and emotionally challenging assignments.
Specialized Training and Certifications
*Certificate of Exposure to Pepper Spray earned 12/2006
*National WMD Standardized Awareness Program successfully completed 10/06
*PPCT Ground Avoidance Ground Escape Basic Certification awarded 09/06
*PPCT Defensive Tactics Basic Certification completed 09/06
*CPR/AED Certification awarded 09/06 & 08/11
*First Aid Certification awarded 09/06 & 08/11