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Qualified and resourceful law enforcement professional with 25 years of progressive responsibility spanning investigative,
administrative, and patrol operations. Extensive history in expanding and improving organizational operations. Excellent
rapport with local, state, and federal agencies. Comprehensive leadership covering fiscal management, crime reduction, and
community development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Investigative Techniques Logistics & Operations Emergency Management
Officer/Staff Training Police/Media Relations Homeland Security
Operations Management Reporting & Documentation Financial Oversight
Personnel Management Intervention Programs Tactical Operations
Special Operations 21st Century Policing Model Criminal Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Created internship program with University of Arkansas Little Rock criminal justice students to strengthen our
relationship with the city’s flagship university and enhance recruiting efforts.
Hired new Neighborhood Coordinator. This hire increased the department’s social media followers from less than
1000, in 2014, to 30,000, in 2017. The agency has also provided better support to existing neighborhood watches and
increased new locations.
Created a Foundation for Little Rock Police Department to provide financial support for community outreach and
training initiatives.
Aligned Training Academy to be reflective of best practices. Implemented new recruiting and hiring process.
Improved In-Service training to include outside instructors on sensitive topics such as cultural diversity, crisis
interventions, and civil rights movements.
Developed a new strategy for School Resource Officer program. Our new focus is constructive contact and programs
that emphasize sound decision making. These efforts have led to a significant decrease in arrests on school property.
Little Rock Police Training Academy is scheduled to receive CALEA accreditation in July 2018.
Implemented Arkansas’ first police apprenticeship program. Sponsored by the United States Department of Labor,
this program provides officers with a certificate of occupational proficiency.
Served on working group with US Conference of Mayors. Our efforts resulted in best practice document
Strengthening Police-Community Relations.
Developed, through an inclusive process, a new Mission (“TRUST”) and Value Statement (“CONNECT”) for the
agency. Our value statement was also reinforced with a commemorative coin.
Developed Advisory Groups for Civilians, Officers, and Sergeants/Lieutenants. Provided an avenue for workforce to
bring their issues and concerns directly to the Chief’s Staff.
Modified pursuit policy to be reflective of best practices.
Implemented LBGTQ policy to provide guidance to our officers while dealing with sensitive encounters and reaffirm
that our agency supports diversity and inclusion.
Fostered a productive relationship with the U.S. Department of Justice, leading to Little Rock being selected as the
location of the 2016 Violence Reduction Network Summit.
Provided annual public forums for the community to discuss community policing initiatives and a summary of crime
trends.
Appointed to serve on Community Policing Committee for International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Appointed to serve on executive board for Boy Scouts of America/Arkansas.
Appointed to serve on the advisory board of the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI).
Appointed to serve on Legislative Committee for Arkansas Chiefs of Police Association.
Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) | Louisville, Kentucky | 21 Year Tenure 1993-2014
Community comprised of urban and suburban areas with a population of 750K. LMPD is ranked the 22 nd largest police
agency in the United States and largest in the state of Kentucky.
Assistant Chief of Police/Support Bureau 2011 – 2014
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully climbed the ranks from Officer to Assistant Chief of Police.
At peak of service, operated in leadership role for 400 officers and 170 civilian personnel, administered annual budget
of $23M.
Reestablished trust between families, youth, and the community with the police department by coordinating forums
supporting the common goals between all involved parties.
Decreased occurrences of violent crimes related to narcotics thru reformation of the Narcotics Division.
Established accountability and increased staff performance thru the implementation of a quarterly reporting system.
Co-led the weekly COMPSTAT process (computerized database management system for crime statistics).
Reduced costs by $300K annually via management and coordination of The Civilian Volunteer Program.
Keynote Speaker for Citizens Police Academies.
Chief Kenton Buckner Resume, Page 3
Advanced Training/Courses:
Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executives in State and Local Government | 2017
National Executive Institute (NEI) | Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) | 2013
NOBLE Chief Executive Officer Mentoring Program | Cedarville College | 2010 – 2012
Administrative Officers Course #114 | Southern Police Institute (SPI) | 2005
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS