Clinton Sinclair

Experience

COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT |COLUMBIA,MO (2009 – Present)

POLICE LIEUTENANT JULY 2021- PRESENT

• Serve as Watch Commander for all law enforcement activities within jurisdiction
• Consult and advise Chief of Police as member of Command Staff
• Supervise Sergeants and Officers in day-to-day operations of division
• Create and teach law enforcement trainings department-wide on various topics
• Command SWAT Team during high liability, dangerous operations
• Advise department on legal issues regarding police practices
• Produce policy and procedures related to department accreditation

POLICE SERGEANT MAY 2017-JULY 2021

• Supervised police officers in day-to-day operations
• Prioritized calls for service and allocate available resources
• Ensured adherence to policy, procedures, and legal standards related to enforcement of laws
• Reviewed officer use of force and investigate complaints against officers
• Assist Accreditation Manager with policy writing, annual analyses, and creation of CALEA compliant reports
• Served as Field Training Program Supervisor and Training Supervisor
• Supervised Community Outreach and Community Policing implementation department wide focusing on detailed mission, goals, and community policing plan
• Presented information to government officials, community groups, and other interested parties

POLICE OFFICER MAY 2010- MAY 2017

• Responsible for detection, prevention, and enforcement of State and Municipal code violations
• Trained to remain calm while performing daily tasks in high-stress and dangerous environments
  including the apprehension of criminal law violators
• Resolved sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, and high attention to detail
• Served as Field Training Officer training newly selected recruit officers
• Served department and community as LGBTQ Liaison

POLICE OFFICER MAY 2010- MAY 2017

•  Responded to vehicle crashes and other minor offenses (semi-sworn position)
•  Served as booking officer for patrol division to intake and process arrestees

LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE | COLUMBIA, MO

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR JANUARY 2019- PRESENT

• Instruct police academy students in topics of: Constitutional Law, Crime Scene Processing and
  Evidence Collection, Crime Prevention and Community Policing, Courtroom Testimony

COLUMBIA POLICE FOUNDATION |COLUMBIA, MO

BOARD MEMBER AND PAST PRESIDENT JULY 2012- PRESENT

• Oversee the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan
• Assist with project planning for all organizational activities
• Facilitate discussion and assessment surrounding the needs of the Columbia Police Department
• Assist Columbia Police Department with better serving the community
• Develop fundraising tools to assist in furthering the organization’s goals

COLUMBIA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION |COLUMBIA, MO

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE JANUARY 2012-JANUARY 2014

• Maintained Association’s financial records
• Prepared and executed a balanced organizational budget
• Represented 150+ members of Association at community and governmental events and meetings

Education

• DECEMBER 2021
  UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA, SCHOOL OF LAW
  JURIS DOCTORATE
• MAY 2008
  COLUMBIA COLLEGE, COLUMBIA, MO
  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
• Tucson, AZ 2007
  University of Arizona
  B.A. English, B.A. Creative Writing; Spanish Minor

Community Involvement

COYOTE HILL
FOSTER PARENT

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MISSOURI
BOARD MEMBER- POLAR PLUNGE
FUNDRAISER- LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY AGAINST VIOLENCE
BOARD MEMBER

Certifications*

• Class A Peace Officer’s License, State of Missouri POST
• Missouri Bar #74363
• Generalist Instructor, State of Missouri POST
• Subject Matter Expert, Crime Prevention and Community Policing, State of Missouri
• Firearms Instructor- 3 Gun
• Defense Tactics Instructor
• Taser Operator
• Crisis Intervention
• Crisis Negotiation
• Patrol Rifle Operator

*Complete training record available upon request