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Professional Work Experience
Education
Specialized Training
Professional Memberships




William G. Kennedy:

Professional Work Experience

2000 – Present Instructor – Criminal Justice Technology
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

Teaches college level curriculum courses related to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Technology, including Law Enforcement Operations, Investigative Principles, Investigative Photography, Criminalistics, Victimology, Forensic Chemistry and other related courses. Also teaches continuing education courses for police in-service classes as well as Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) classes. Other responsibilities include course development and evaluation, advising students and participating in activities that enhance the college's service to students and the community.
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1995–2000 Manager – Crime Scene Search Section
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Charlotte, NC

Overall responsibility for the Crime Scene Search section and the Forensic Photography Section of the department’s Crime Laboratory Bureau.  Duties include overseeing the daily operations of the unit, including managing and reviewing the work of all section employees, ensuring compliance with the department's mission statement and goals.  Responsible for developing, administering and implementing the section budget, scheduling staff and all personnel matters, and reviews develops and implements procedures and methods. Coordinates section activities with other bureaus and sections, as well as outside agencies. 
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1982–1994 Police Officer
Groton City Police Department Groton, CT

Responsible for law enforcement and protection of the rights of individuals. Conducts investigations into crimes, identifies criminal offenders and criminal activity: where appropriate apprehends or arrests offenders. Patrols to reduce opportunity for commission of crime, resolves conflicts and identifies problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or government matters. Creates and maintains a feeling of security in the community.Additional department responsibilities include:
  • Investigator, Connecticut Superior Court, State's Attorney's Office.  1988 – 1989.
  • Investigator, State Of Connecticut, Statewide Narcotics Task Force.  1987 – 1988.
  • Field Training Officer.
  • Police Computer System Manager.
  • Traffic Accident Investigation Team Member. 
  • Dive Rescue And Recovery Team Member.
  • Liaison Officer and flight crew member for Regional Police Helicopter Program.
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Education

2001 - Present University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy with an emphasis of study in Justice policy.  
1991 - 1994 University of Connecticut– Storrs, CT
Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Degree.
1988 - 1991 University of Connecticut– Storrs, CT
Bachelors of General Studies (BGS) degree.
1983 Connecticut Police Academy– Meriden, CT
Graduate, Police Recruit Training Course, 169th Session.
1977-1982 University of Connecticut– Storrs, CT
Completed, Mechanical Engineering Program.
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Specialized Training

1999  High Involvement Leadership, Cornelius and Associates, Columbia, SC.
1999  North Carolina General Instructor Training, Central Piedmont Community College, Huntersville, NC.
1998  Conflict Management - Turning Conflict into Communication, City of Charlotte Training Team, Charlotte, NC.
1997  Microsoft Education and Certification.
  • Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Trouble Shooting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

 

1997  Speaking Skills for Presenters, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Training Academy, Charlotte, NC.
1996  The City of Charlotte Supervisory Training Program, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Office of Continuing Education, Charlotte, NC.
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Professional Memberships

 
  • International Association of Identification
  • National Association of Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists
  • Diver Rescue International
  • National Airborne Law Enforcement Association
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