Bryan Fields is a police captain with over 25 years of experience in law enforcement. He has held various leadership roles within the University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department, including captain, sergeant, field training officer, and police officer. Fields has extensive experience in operations management, project management, and staff training. He spearheaded initiatives like the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association certification program and the UAB Police Special Operations Division.
1. April 2014 to Current
October 2008 to March 2014
September 1998 to March 2008
Bryan Fields
Executive Profile
An accomplished police executive and high-energy, results-oriented leader offering a progressive,
visionary outlook and outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team
management skills.
Skill Highlights
Leadership/communication skills
Project Management/Planning
Business operations organization
Staff Training
Strategic Planning
Service quality Improvements
Core Accomplishments
Project Management:
Initiated the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association certification in the southeast which
resulted in thousands of Police and Security Officers certified nationally. This organization
is recognized as one of only two Law Enforcement mountain bike certifications in the United
States
Operations Management:
Spearheaded the UAB Police Departments Special Operations Division which included
mounted (horse) patrol, mountain bike patrol and tactical training programs which increased
retention and morale.
Experience
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Captain
Birmingham, AL
I am the commander for the Department's Special Operations/Housing Division. Oversee the division
budget. Responsible for assuring that CALEA national accreditation requirements are being met with
reports, vehicle, weapon, uniform inspections, operations, and documentation. Authorize and
manage all special event's that require a police and security presence. My duties also require me to
oversee the Patrol Division and the Security Services Unit.
I have Spearheaded several large projects including the Deyonte Wilder Heavyweight Championship
(Showtime) and the Franklin Graham Festival, resulting in a positive city event, for U.A.B., as well as
the City of Birmingham.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Sergeant-Training Manager
Birmingham, AL
As the Training Manager, my responsibilities included uniforms and equipment, academy cadet
officers, Fleet Operations, the Field Training Program, and for all in-service training sessions
presented at the UAB Police Department.
Accountable for educating students, staff, and faculty with Violent Intruders/Active Shooter
presentations
Responsible for assuring all firearms qualifications requirements were met for the Department as well
as the state of Alabama.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Sergeant
Birmingham, 35205
Special Operations/Patrol - Supervised and assigned shift duties for all the police personnel on shift.
Conducted roll call for all dayshift / nightshift officers. Monitored radio traffic, approved reports, and
took complaints, concerns or special assignments as needed. Approved off day requests and managed
vehicle status and key assignments, evaluated subordinate officer's and conducted bi-weekly payroll
for shift officers. Assured that CALEA requirements are being met with reports, vehicle, weapon and
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2. October 1997 to March 1998
September 1994 to October 1997
January 1992 to September 1994
August 1989 to January 1992
2007
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uniform inspections. Conducted end of the shift summaries and status summaries on patrol cars.
Supervised the mountain bike and mounted unit.
Served as an active shooter and firearms instructor for the department and perform yearly in-service
training with the training unit. I am a master instructor with the Law Enforcement Bicycle
Association and conducted courses as needed.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Corporal
Birmingham, AL
Supervise and assign shift duties in the absence of the sergeant for all the police personnel on shift
and Special Operations Unit. Conduct roll call for all dayshift/Nightshift officers. Monitored radio
traffic, approved reports, and took complaints, concerns or special assignments as needed. Approved
off day requests and manage vehicle status and key assignments, evaluated subordinate officer's and
conducted bi-weekly payroll.
Supervised the departments mountain bike and mounted unit on a daily basis.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Field Training Officer
Birmingham
Trained and evaluated new police officers. Provided recommendations for new officers to begin patrol
duties. Approved new police officers reports and assured that duty requirements were met by the
officers.
University of Alabama at BIrmingham Police Department
Police Officer
Birmingham, AL
Patrolled the UAB campus. Enforced all state laws and local city ordinances as required. Enforced
traffic laws and took reports as needed.
Created a mountain bike patrol during this time that led to the creation of the UAB Police
Departments Special Operations Unit (Approximately 5 Police Officers).
University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department
Security Officer
Birmingham, AL
Patrolled campus and backed up police officers. Monitored security cameras in parking decks and
around campus as assigned. Monitored mental patients in the UAB Emergency Department as
required. Responsible for car battery jump offs, retrieving keys out of vehicles as needed and
locking/unlocking campus.
Education
Stratford Institute
Criminal Justice
Oak Grove High School
High School Diploma: General