The Milwaukee Police Department Depsrtment presents the Milwaukee Police Ambassador Completion Ceremony Tuesday, November 28, 2017 6:00 P.M. Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Completion Ceremony Opening Captain Ray Banks Milwaukee Police Department Welcome Inspector Terrence Gordon Risk Management Bureau Video Presentation Ambassador Jordan Boettcher Ambassador LilReese Swift Remarks Mayor Tom Barrett City of Milwaukee Remarks Chief Edward A. Flynn Milwaukee Police Department Mentor Appreciation Ambassador Diamond Matthews Ambassador Max Golden Ambassador Trevon Haynes Ambassador Certificate Distribution Mayor Tom Barrett City of Milwaukee Chief Edward A. Flynn Captain Ray Banks Milwaukee Police Department Closing Remarks Inspector Terrence Gordon Risk Management Bureau Mission The Milwaukee Police Department’s mission begins with, “In partnership with the community, we will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life.” The MPD’s efforts to achieve its mission are underscored by a firm commitment to active community and neighborhood engagement, and the fostering of positive relationships between residents, neighborhoods and members of the Police Department. The Ambassador Program complements its current community-based work and creates new opportunities for the MPD to positively engage with young adults. The mission of the Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program mission is: To empower young adults with social, leadership and work skills necessary for strong Milwaukee neighborhoods, public safety, vibrant communities, economic advancement and development of future leaders. MPD Ambassador Program Goals Goal 1 Provide meaningful work experience to young adults who are interested in pursuing careers in community service or continuing their interest in public safety. Goal 2 Utilize MPD Ambassador Program as another tool for encouraging diversity in hiring of Milwaukee Police Officers and other careers within the Milwaukee Police Department.young adults through a two-way -ambassadorship model! Goal 3 Expand on and strengthen current MPD community Partnerships. Goal 4 Provide individualized guidance and growth through paired professional and peer mentors. Goal 5 Strengthen opportunities for young adults to learn from the MPD and MPD to learn from young adults through a two-way -ambassadorship model! Ambassadors I am Jordan Boettcher and I am 19 years old. The Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program has expanded my knowledge of how police officers operate. Working with law enforcement has developed my confidence toward becoming a police officer. As an Ambassador, I helped bridge the gap between the community and the Milwaukee Police Department. I worked with community kids, helped out at organized events, and quickly learned leadership skills. I spent time at the Police Academy observing and assisting with Defense and Arrest Mentor: Tactics while participating in scenarios for the recruits. The Sgt. Delmar Williams classroom instruction consisted of CPR, Mental Health First Office of Community Outreach & Education Aide training, Health and Wellness, criminal law and city ordinance codes. We toured multiple facilities including, District Three Telecommunications Division, City Hall, House of Corrections and spent the afternoon at the Job Center. Currently, I have applied for the police aide program. My name is Tiara Davis and I am 26 years old. I came into the Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program at the age of 25 looking to gain insight into criminal justice. I wanted to grow in a career in the criminal justice field. I am glad I was able to work with the MPD Crime Prevention Unit. Working with this unit provided the opportunity to see the officers impacting the communities in a positive way. One of my favorite events was working at the National Night Out. I was able to work with several officers while engaging in community activities. I Mentor: realize now how much officers do for the community and the P.O. Monique Anderson citizens they serve. I was grateful to work out of District Three District Three with Officer Monique Anderson. I learned the computer based part of policing. I also developed new disciplines as a result of the training and mentoring. I have grown positive relationships and made new friends that I consider my “supportive family”. My goal is to become a Community Service Officer or a Correctional Officer. I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in this program. Mentor: P.O. Shonda Huerta District Four I am Malashja Ely and I am 20 years old. The Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program has given me a better understanding of how the police work together to serve the community. I have learned how to operate office equipment, enter data into computer logs, work with subpoenas, and develop public relationships. Working at District Four has given me a closer look at the way police interact with community partners. I learned from the following mentors: Officers Monique Foster, Shonda Heurta, Devennuette Prince, and Truman Dodd. They have helped me realize I do not have to be angry all the time. I thank them for helping me to see that I have a better future ahead of me. Ambassadors I am Maricella Garcia and I am 24 years old. I graduated from the MATC Criminal Justice Program in 2016. Prior to this opportunity I was unsure which route I wanted to take in the law enforcement field. These past six months the MPD has provided a great deal of training and development. I have a better understanding of the cohesiveness between the community and the MPD. From June to November I have acquired a wide array of skills, from effective communication, report and ticket writing, understanding the CAD system, and community event Mentor: planning. I am so thankful for Miss Liz and the Community P.O. Eliel Contreras Liaison Officers, Eliel Contreras and Jose Acevedo. They have District Two taught and allowed me to be a part of community engagement in various ways. They have given me the opportunity to demonstrate and yet further develop my skills in preparation for my future in law enforcement. While working at District Two and the Police Academy, I have networked with many influential individuals. They are the Crime Prevention Unit, Captain Ramirez, the Milwaukee Sheriff Department, Police Academy instructors, sergeants, and community partners. It is amazing to me how these leaders work together to improve the City of Milwaukee and the citizens they serve. Currently, I am applying in a few areas of law enforcement. I now have assurance of what I want to do “when I grow up.” I could not have asked for a more amazing group of leaders to help me get my start in public safety. My name is Max Golden and I am 20 years old. I joined the Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program at the age of 19 with the intent of one day becoming a police officer. I have my Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from MATC and currently attend UW-Parkside for two more years of criminal justice. My mentors were Officer Dummann and Officer Felix, by far the best mentors for me to learn from. They included me in everything that they possibly could, as long as it was a safe environment. Through watching my mentors work together Mentor: and communicate with people in the community, I feel that I P.O. Carlos Felix have obtained a new set of public relations skills. Some of the District Six major subjects that my mentors focused on were leadership, respect, and professionalism. They would have me perform tasks until I was able to do them on my own, with little to no instructions necessary. Respect is something my parents had taught me ever since I was a very small child, and it has followed me all the way through this program. Lastly, professionalism is a trait that my mentors both specialize in. Being around them has taught me a lot, but being professional in such a large role is what stuck with me the most. Professionalism as a public figure will only bring more positivity and open up more doors for me to keep going. I feel like being professional would only make my job as an officer so much more enjoyable. Being selected for this program has given me training in CPR, Mental Health Wellness, and so much more. I wish this program did not have to come to an end, but while being an ambassador, I have created a lot of bonds and relationships that I will never forget. Ambassadors I am Lamar Hale and I am 24 years old. I graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement at MATC in May of 2017. My goal after graduation is to work my way to become a police officer. However, the Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program was a ticket and also a great path to help me reach my goal in becoming a police officer. My mentors, Police Officer’s Ed Ciano and Chauncey Harris, helped me with communication skills by interacting with other police officers, citizens, and city workers. The ambassador Mentor: program has helped me reach my potential and growth to P.O. Edward Ciano become a reliable and hardworking person. Thanks to this District Five program, I am now working full time at American Security. I want to thank my mentors Officer Ciano and Officer Harris for their hard work, dedication and time in mentoring me and teaching me what policing is about! I am La’ Mara Hale and I am 22 years old. I’m currently going to UW-Milwaukee for criminal justice and social work. The Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program has opened so many doors for me. I have interviewed for work at the Jail Records Office, House of Corrections, and the Sheriff ’s Department as a Corrections Officer. I will start my public safety career with the Sheriff ’s Department in December of this year. This program placed me on the right pathway with my career and overall I will be forever grateful for this program and my mentors at District Five. Mentor: P.O. Chauncey Harris District Five I am Tre’von Haynes Martin and I am 21 years old. I currently enrolled at MATC in the criminal justice program. The Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program has been a good support system for me. It has motivated me to improve myself. The training and development has instilled discipline, courage, integrity, honor, and commitment. Through this program I was taught time management. I was taught how to be accountable for my own actions. I was blown away when I was asked to speak at the Common Council meeting because I didn’t think I was Mentor: good enough to be a part of that meeting. Ever since I was a P.O. Joshua Post District One little boy I have always been hard on myself. Everything I did had to be perfect and I felt like less of a person if I asked for help. Thanks to Officer Post and Miss Liz. They helped me understand that it is okay to ask for help. I had a speaking problem growing up as a young boy and I worked at it to get better. I never could give a presentation to someone. I was more successful writing than speaking. Officer Post has taught me how to present a case to the Assistant District Attorney’s office. I amazed myself after I accomplished this task. Thank you, Officer Post for that opportunity. I am working toward enlisting in the Marine Corp. Ambassadors Mentor: P.O. Thomas Struck Police Academy I am Matthew Hoppe and I am 20 years old. I came into the program after having an interest in the police aide program. I have a goal of becoming a police officer. However, I want to finish my college work in law enforcement first. I was assigned to the front office at the Police Academy and I learned some aspects of how a police department operates as a result of being in the ambassador program. The program has developed my confidence to approach people and develop conversations with officers and community members. The program has motivated me to finish my associate’s degree and move into a bachelor’s degree this coming spring. The program has opened my eyes to other career opportunities within the law enforcement field. My name is Majesty Jones and I am 20 years old. Being a Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program means we are a representative to the community for the police. I am truly grateful for the opportunity that entails being a MPD Ambassador. Prior to this program I had little to no knowledge about Mental Health First Aid and now I have a certificate of completion for the Mental Health First Aid course. Since I have talked with other officers from District Four and learned of other roles in the department, I have taken an interest in forensics and technical communications. After the program I intend to enroll in college and obtain a degree in game design and criminal justice. Mentor: P.O. Truman Dodd District Four Mentor: P.O. Monique Foster District Four My name is Diamond Matthews and I am 25 years old. I applied for the Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program because of my strong interest in becoming a part of law enforcement. Before coming into the program, my goal was to help in the community, but I was not sure how I could do this. After coming into this program, my goal has become even greater. The work I did while in this program has given me a different outlook for my future. I am leaving this program with a greater mindset and clearer understanding. The support I received will help me achieve my goal in public safety. I am thankful for this program! The friendships I have made and the mentors who have helped me along the way. Ambassadors My name is Carissa Sanchez and I am 25 years old. I graduated two years ago from UWM with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. A career in law enforcement has always been a goal of mine. I applied for the ambassador program in hope to gain a more hands-on experience and learn what the duties of an officer are on a daily basis. I was assigned to work at District Two with the Community Liaison Officers Jose Acevedo and Eliel Contreras. Prior to the program, I had no idea Mentor: how many police officer roles there were within the district. P.O. Jose Acevedo I quickly learned the important t roles of the community District Two liaison officers. I watched how they bridged the gap between the community and police department. I learned how the CAD system works as well as the steps and procedures taken when dealing with an arrest. I observed how traffic control is conducted and I have also assisted with Spanish translations. It was great to use my bilingual skills to assist the police officers. My name is Lilreese Swift and I am 26 years old. I came into the Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program thinking that all police officers were the same. Being in this program has taught me there are many different roles and positions. This program has taught me how to develop leadership, time management, communication, and computer skills. I have learned how to develop my professionalism in the work force. I have worked with the young kids and liaison officers in various Mentor: programs. I have worked as McGruff the officers Crime Stop Miss Liz Dog. I have gone with officers to speak with the young girls Office of Community at Running Rebels. I went through the Citizen’s Academy Outreach & Education because I wanted to grow in my understanding of working with the police department as a citizen. I am now training to become a chaplain for Salvation Army. I have always wanted to be a police officer and being in this program has just inspired me to become more than just an officer. I am interested in working for the F.B.I. I have a great support team in Miss Liz, Sgt. Kelly, Officer Hunter, and Officer Picard. I have learned to be determined in achieving my goals Miss Liz has always been willing to help me learn more. She gave me an opportunity to talk at the Common Council and I was blown away. Never would I have thought that I would be able to do anything like that and I am so grateful! My take away from this program is to always be open to learn more and be humble toward others as I learn to serve them. I am leaving with a support team that I know will always be in my corner. I am so thankful to this program and the team that put it together. Ambassadors My name is Xeng Vang and I am 21 years old. Coming into the Milwaukee Police Deparment Ambassador Program, I have quickly learned that the program provides an opportunity to serve the communtiy. I was assigned to District Three at the Technical Communications Division, working under the expertise of Sergeant Sharell Edwards. While at perhaps the most pivotal division for the City of Milwaukee, I have hastily gained the utmost respect for all of the men and women who Mentor: serve on the police force and in Telecommunications. Under Sgt. Sharell Edwards constant and tremendous stress, it becomes apparent that the Technical Telecommunications Division thrives as a whole. Seeing this Commications dauntless act has given me a great deal of peace of mind and should very well be equally applied to the community they serve. On the other hand, I have spent a large amount of time developing my professionalism and skill assets while in the class rooms. I have obtained my Mental Health First Aid certificate of completion, accomplished several hours of CPR training and gained knowledge in Criminal Justice Law. Through the wisdom spoken by the guest speakers paired with the ambassadors most heartfelt effort to give back to the community, I have decided to pursue medical school in hope of giving back to my community. Experiencing the courage and selflessness of the Milwaukee Police Department has inspired me to never stop helping others. My name is Nicholas Zanow and I am 20 years old. Through this program, I learned CPR, Mental Health First Aide, Health and Wellness, and Leadership development. Since I have been working with police officers, I have become more social and come out of my shell. I used to be very quiet and to myself but they helped me change that. While being able to see the City of Milwaukee from their eyes I had the opportunity to see how they help the community daily. They are not there to just Mentor: arrest the people that commit crimes but also to have a large Det. Thomas Obregon outreach into the community by talk to citizens and developing & positive relationships with them. Through this program I got to P.O. Patrick Coe see how police affect everyone’s life in the community without Investigations & Intelligence Bureau being able to talk to all of them. While experiencing all of this, it made me deepen my respect for the police. I want to be a police officer even more. Serving my city as an ambassador, gave me the confidence to follow my dream and enlist in the United State Air Force. I will leave for training on November 28, 2017. I am so thankful for the friendships and how I grew as a person as a result of the opportunity I received through the ambassador program. Ambassadors Deontra Glosson exited early and is employed fulltime at Scrub A Dub carwash as a Customer Sales Associate Daequan Merritt exited early and is employed fulltime for Meade Company as a construction worker Earl Minely exited early to seek fulltime employment with the Department of Corrections Mark Thompson exited early and is employed fulltime at Walgreens as a Customer Sales Associate Carrie Whitten exited early and is employed fulltime at Department of Corrections in Waupun as a Corrections Officer Thank You Thank you to the mentors and the officers who have engaged with the ambassadors through the 2017 Milwaukee Police Department Ambassador Program. There were many who went above and beyond the call of duty in ensuring the success of each ambassador. There are numerous stories where mentors have taken large parts in the training and development while the ambassadors were assigned to their work locations. Some of these officers came into the mentoring role after the initial start and had a tremendous impact on the lives of these young adults. Their diligence to provide meaningful work experience, expand and strengthen community partnerships, provide individualized guidance and develop the two-way ambassadorship model brought success to the mission of the program and the training of each ambassador. Your effort and generous investment attribute to the program’s success! Office of Community Outreach and Education “Thank you” to the speakers who participated in our Speaker Series! Danna Rhinehart from Employ Milwaukee, “Financial Literacy” Frank Tamel from Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, “Branding Workshop” 9 -. gm? ..