Luddie Austin has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement and the military. He has held several roles within police departments including supervisor, patrol officer, and community policing officer. He has extensive training in areas such as criminal investigations, narcotics enforcement, and forensic science. Austin also served for over 20 years in the New Jersey Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq, where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. He has received numerous awards and commendations for his service and accomplishments.

1. LUDDIE AUSTIN
Law Enforcement & Military Professional | 25 Years Experience
Address: 8 Barnwell Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046 | Phone: (609) 847-2536 | Email: luddieaustin@msn.com
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KEY SKILLS
• Adherence to Direction
• Applying Statutes/Ordinances
• Decision Making
• General Public Interaction
• Interviewing
• Interrogations
• Police Vehicle Operation
• Problem Solving
• Report Preparation
• Security Tactics
• Supervisory Skills
• Weapons Use
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOB TITLE
City of Trenton Police Supervisor Trenton, NJ Sept 2006—Jun. 2011
• Ensure accuracy & timeliness in reports filed with district supervisors
• Approved patrol officers reporting for accuracy
• Conduct community meetings and intelligence briefings regarding gang activity and crime patterns
• Supervise street crime units in combatting crime and gathering intelligence
Key Results: Commended for ability to motivate officers and apprehend violent offenders
JOB TITLE
City of Trenton Police Dept./U.S. Marshall Dept. Trenton, NJ Dec 2003—Sept 2006
• Apprehended individuals wanted for federal, state, county & local warrants
• Produced prisoners in court & maintained custody of prisoners throughout court proceedings
• Provided extensive training in crime prevention, investigations, narcotics enforcement and forensic science to
subordinates
Key Results: Developed method of interrogating & interviewing witnesses/victims/defendants in a highly professional
manner while obtaining and conveying needed information
JOB TITLE
City of Trenton Patrol/Community Policing Trenton, NJ Mar. 1994—Dec. 2003
• Combatted street level crimes committed by violent offenders, narcotics sellers & users
• Issued citations or warnings to violators, direct traffic, investigate crash and crime scenes
• Preserved evidence, interview suspects, witnesses, victims, and provided credible court testimony
• Facilitated positive interactions between the community and the police to effectively reduce the fear of crime, protect
individual rights, and enhance quality life
Key Results: Recognized for consistent application of sound judgment without bias & for effectively assessing human behavior
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
New Jersey Army National Guard Lawrence, NJ Apr. 1987—Apr. 2008
Veteran-Rank: Sergeant First Class (E-7) Artillery
Military Police Squad Leader, Baghdad, Iraq (OIF) (Dec. 2003—Feb. 2005)
Wilmington University Burlington, NJ Sept 2014—Dec. 2016
Criminal Justice
Advanced Criminal Investigation Courses Sept 2011—Current
Administration of Criminal Justice | Computer Operations in Criminal Justice | Community Policing | Research Methods in Criminal
Justice | D.E.A. | Introduction to Critical Thinking | Promotional Information | Ethics in Criminal Justice | Criminal Evidence and
Procedures | Constitutional Law | Survey of Criminal Justice | United States Marshalls Fugitive Training
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• Army Achievement Medal
• Army Bronze Star
• Army Good Conduct Medal
• Certificate of Commendation
• Certificate of Valor
• Distinguished Service Medal

2. • Expeditionary Medal
• Letters/Appreciation, Trenton
• NAACP Presidents Award
• Natl. Defense Service Medal
• Dean’s List (Wilmington
University)