Charles M. Sims
14 Southgate Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 543-0449 or (601) 606-0099
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Summary

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  • Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Law Enforcement Administration, Police Procedures and Practices, and Community Policing Issues.
  • Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Enthusiastic and experienced in Law Enforcement Administration.

Education

/ B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS / 1980

FBI National Academy, 165th Session, Quantico, VA

/ 1991

From 1981 to present, I have attended numerous workshops, symposiums, and conferences covering a wide range of police related topics, including civil and criminal liability, police administration, policing strategies, police training issues, and etc.

Career History & Accomplishments

Lieutenant of Operations, Forrest General Hospital Police Department
  • Work directly with Director of Public Safety handling the day-to-day operations of the Department of Public Safety.
  • Responsible for providing a customer oriented management of the Hospital environment for overall assurance of public safety.
  • Responsible for overseeing general public safety, law enforcement, and investigative duties are performed in the protection of life and property.
/ 2005
Director of Police Corps Staff Development, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Directed and managed the administrative, financial, and operational affairs of the Police Corps Staff Development Program. Oversaw the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Police Corps training nationwide.
  • Developed and monitored training and curriculum standards for the National Police Corps Program.
  • Provided technical support and assistance to the Office of Police Corps and Law Enforcement Education, United States Department of Justice.
/ 2005
Mississippi Police Corps Training Coordinator, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Assisted with administrative functions for the Director and Assistant Directors of the Mississippi Police Corps Program.
  • Developed training and curriculum standards for the Mississippi Police Corps Program.
  • Established reports to document and track training progress of students.
/ 2001-2005
Chief of Police, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Directed and managed the administrative, financial, and operational affairs of the Hattiesburg Police Department.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Achieved National Accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the Hattiesburg Police Department in 1998.
  • Responsible for the development of strategic planning for the Hattiesburg Police department.
/ 1998-2001
Assistant Chief of Police, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Handled day-to-day operations for the Hattiesburg Police Department to include patrol, traffic, investigation, community relations, and support services.
  • Instrumental in the creation of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team, a community policing initiative.
  • Responsible for researching and acquiring grant opportunities for the department.
/ 1994-1998
Lieutenant of Patrol, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Responsible for coordinating and developing patrol strategies to address crime issues affecting the community.
  • Responsible for training and development of subordinate personnel.
  • Responsible for insuring compliance to department policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for researching and identifying issues or trends affecting law enforcement.
/ 1991-1994
Director of Training, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Handled administrative functions for the Hattiesburg Police/Fire Training Academy.
  • Developed training and curriculum standards for the Hattiesburg Police Department.
  • Coordinated basic and in-service training for all department personnel.
/ 1988-1991
Sergeant of Patrol, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Responsible for first line supervision of subordinate personnel.
  • Responsible for training and development of subordinate personnel.
  • Responsible for insuring compliance to department policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for researching and identifying issues or trends affecting law enforcement.
/ 1985-1988
Patrol Officer, Hattiesburg Police Department
  • Responsible for the prevention, deterrence, and response to criminal activity.
  • Responsible for identifying and solving community issues within my assigned area.
/ 1981-1985

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police
  • FBI National Academy Graduates
  • Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association
  • USM Criminal Justice Association
  • Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Board Member (1996-2002)
  • Practitioner on the Coordinating Council for the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention (1998-2001)
  • Governor's Commission on Police Pursuits (2003-2004)
  • ForrestCounty Agricultural High School Board Member. (2005)

References Available Upon request.

Specialized Training

Basic Law Enforcement Course

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Special Weapons and Tactics

NRA Firearms Instructor Course

Monadnock PR-24 Instructor Course

Smith and Wesson Armorer’s Course

Field Sobriety Instructor Course

NAPD Tactical Police Driving Instructor Course

Instructor Development Course

Providing Protective Services

Police Impact Weapon Instructor Course

Defensive Tactics Instructor Course

Glock Transitional Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor Course

Glock Pistol Armorer’s Course

Supervision = Effective Management

Advanced Accident Investigation

ASP Tactical Baton Instructor Course

The Psychology of Street Gangs

Organizational Communications

Criminal and Civil Liability

Supervision of Police Personnel

Less than Lethal Force Options

Racial Profiling and Traffic Stop Studies

Overview Deadly Force: Impact Projectiles and De-escalation Philosophy

CASES IN WHICH I HAVE RENDERED EXPERT OPINIONS BY WRITTEN REPORT AND/OR TESTIMONY IN COURT AND/OR DEPOSITION.

2004 – Mike Stuckey v. Doyle King, et al; Attorney Bill Jones of Hattiesburg, Ms., for Plaintiff. In the CircuitCourtofSimpsonCounty, Cause No.: 2001-182, Excessive Force and Malicious Prosecution.

2004 – Lizzie Dennis v. City of Wiggins; Attorney Norman Pauli, Jr. of Hattiesburg, Ms., for Plaintiff. In United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Hattiesburg Division, Civil Action NO. 2:02cv935PG, Wrongful Death.

2004 – Rosie Williams, et al v. Barbara Patel, et al; Attorney Donna Tankersley of Jackson, Ms., for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofForrestCounty, Ms., Civil Action C102-0402, Premises Security.

2004 – Parsons, et al v. Mississippi Department of Transportation, et al; Attorney John R. White of Iuka, Ms., for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofAlcornCounty, Ms., Civil Action CV03-012F-A, Wrongful Death, Police Pursuit.

2004 – Broom, et al v. City of Columbia, et al; Attorney Lawrence Hahn of Columbia, Ms., for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofMarionCounty, Ms., Civil Action E-2004-0091, Negligent Operation of Emergency Vehicle, Police Pursuit.

2004 – F. Charles Phillips v. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety/Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol; Attorney William E. Whitfield, III of Gulfport, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofForrestCounty, Ms., Civil Action CI-04-0278, Failure to Train, Police Pursuit, Excessive Force.

2004 – Estate of Jarriet Huey v. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, et al; Guardianship of Mandez O. Berry v. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, et al; Estate of Marlene P. Pratt v. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety, et al; Attorney Rick Norton of Hattiesburg, Ms., for Defense. In the Circuit Court of Covington, Ms., Civil Action 2003-81C, Negligent Operation of Emergency Vehicle, Police Pursuit.

2004 – Venega v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, et al; Attorney John R. W. Parsons of Miami, Florida, for Defense. In the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Civil Action 02-8591 CA 08, Police Pursuit, Patrol Policy and Procedure.

2004 – Leroy Mitchell v. City of Gulfport, Mississippi; Attorney William E. Whitfield, III of Gulfport, Ms, for Defense. United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Civil Action 1:01CV00449, Patrol Policy and Procedure, Excessive Force.

2005 – Victoria Denise Barnes, et al v. City of Ellisville, Mississippi; Attorney Harold Melvin of Laurel, Ms, for Defense. United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, Hattiesburg Division, Civil Action 2:04CV86, Patrol Policy and Procedure, Excessive Force.

2005 – Doretha A. Dent v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Jeremy Eugene Johnson; Attorney Ray T. Price, PA of Hattiesburg, Ms, for Plaintiff. In the CircuitCourtofForrestCounty, Ms., Civil Action CI-04-0331, Premises Security.

2005 – Lula Wilson v. City of Beaumont, Mississippi and William Pipkins; Attorney Clark Hicks, PA of Hattiesburg, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofPerryCounty, Ms., Civil Action 2004-0096, Police Pursuit.

2005 – Earl Pierce, Jimmy Saxton, Bill Taylor, and Ronald Pitts v Frank Melton and Warren Buchanan; Attorney Mel Coxwell, PA of Brandon, Ms, for Plaintiff. In the CircuitCourtofLauderdaleCounty, Ms., Civil Action 03-CV-071(B), Police Policy and Practice.

2005 – Clyde Williams v. City of Laurel, Mississippi; Attorney Harold Melvin of Laurel, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofJonesCounty, Ms., Second Judicial District, Civil Action 2004-114-CV6, Patrol Policy and Procedure.

2006 –Timothy R. Halton, a Minor, by Tammy Halton, Adult and Next Friend, and Tammy Halton v. City of Bay Springs, Mississippi ABC, DEF, and James A. Holder; Attorney L. Clark Hicks, Jr. of Hattiesburg, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofSmithCounty, Ms., Cause No. 2003-039, Police Pursuit.

2006 – Johnson and McAdory v. TunicaCounty, et. al; Attorney Mona T. Pittman of Batesville, Ms, for Plaintiff. Patrol Policy and Procedure.

2006 – Drake Sermos v. City of McComb, Mississippi and James Huhn; Attorney L. Clark Hicks, Jr. of Hattiesburg, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofPikeCounty, Ms., Cause No. 05-315-PCT, Police Pursuit.

2006 – Rebecca J. “Becky” Pittman and Chrystal O’Quinn, on behalf of Jordan Holmes, a Minor, as Wrongful Death Beneficiary of Jason L. Holmes, Deceased v. City of Bassfield, Mississippi and Darrell Cooley; Attorney L. Grant Bennett of Hattiesburg, Ms, for Defense. In the CircuitCourtofJefferson DavisCounty, Ms., Cause No. 2005-85P, Patrol Policy and Procedure.