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
POST COMMANDER
Veterans of Foreign War, Post 7298 Ewing, NJ Jul. 2011—Jun. 2014
• Ensure accuracy & timeliness in reports filed with district or national VFW offices
• Counter-sign all checks made out from the VFW post fund; provide monthly written record on spending & revenue
• Conduct business meetings & opening/closing ceremonies in accordance with VFW bylaws and procedures
• Appoint committees, committee chairs and any post officer positions that are not elected by the membership
Key Results: Commended for ability to encourage eligible veterans to join Local 7298 VFW & maintain membership
JOB TITLE
City of Trenton Police Dept./U.S. Marshall Dept. Trenton, NJ Apr. 2005—Oct. 2011
• 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 Fugitive Task Force Trenton, NJ Jan. 1997—Dec. 2004
• 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—In Progress
Criminal Justice
Advanced Criminal Investigation Courses Trenton, NJ Jan. 1995—Current
Alcohol Beverage Control | Certificate of Achievement | Community Policing | Criminal Group/Gang Activity | D.E.A. | Police
Cyclist | Promotional Information | Security Officer Registration Training (SORA) | Street Survival Course | Unarmed Defensive
Tactics |Work Zone Safety |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
• Driver & Mechanic Badge

2. • Expeditionary Medal
• Letters/Appreciation, Trenton
• NAACP Presidents Award
• Natl. Defense Service Medal
• NJ Distinguished Service
Medal