Michael Kilcoyne
Ballybofey Garda Station
Summary
Garda Sergeant with extensive operational experience and proven skills in critical incident response and negotiation. Demonstrated success in managing complex situations, including hostage and barricade incidents, within the Donegal Division. Committed to further developing negotiation strategies to enhance crisis management outcomes. Ready to leverage analytical abilities and interpersonal skills in the role of Garda Negotiator.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Ballybofey Garda Station
06.2022 - Current
- Supervise uniformed units to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
Manage resources effectively to optimize performance and minimize costs.
Oversee fleet and licensing portfolios to maintain regulatory standards.
Coordinating event planning to facilitate successful organizational initiatives.
Sergeant –
Carndonagh Garda Station
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed administrative and supervisory duties to enhance operational efficiency.
Facilitated community engagement initiatives to strengthen local relationships.
Oversaw deployment processes to ensure timely and effective execution.
Letterkenny
Roads Policing Unit
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Executed targeted operations on disqualified drivers to enhance road safety.
- Conducted criminal profiling to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Enforced traffic laws to maintain compliance and promote public safety.
Garda – (Multiple Garda Units)
Ballybofey/Letterkenny Stations
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Executed crime prevention initiatives and conducted thorough investigations.
- Managed patrol operations to enhance public safety and reduce incidents.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and trust.
- Developed and implemented strategic traffic management plans to improve flow.
Operational Support
DMR Dublin Castle
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Contributed to development of comprehensive emergency plan for DMR and Eastern Regions.
- Assisted in motorcycle escort review across multiple divisions.
- Conducted road traffic enforcement operations to enhance public safety.
- Assisted Garda National Drugs Unit and other national units.
- Executed high-profile patrols to deter criminal activity and ensure community security.
- Performed local crime patrols to identify trends and create strategic responses.
Traffic & District Resource Units
Rathmines, Terenure, DMR South
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Conducted high-profile patrols to enhance public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Executed intelligence gathering operations to inform strategic enforcement initiatives.
- Performed local crime surveillance to identify patterns and support enforcement efforts.
Education
Certificate in Policing And Human Rights Law
University Limerick
11-2022
Cert in Gender Sexuality, Diversity, Inclusion
University of Pittsburgh
01-2022
Skills
- 17 years operational Garda service with extensive frontline and supervisory roles
- Strong interpersonal skills; proven ability to build rapport and operate effectively in high-pressure team environments
- Excellent analytical and listening skills for the assessment of crisis dynamics
- Proven flexibility, with demonstrated availability, and adaptability to irregular and extended duty hours
- Confident and self-assured, with consistent commendations for leadership and bravery
- Collaborative communicator with experience consulting across divisions, including National Units
- Commitment to long-term role stability; prepared for ongoing professional development and 5-year minimum service in specialist role
Accomplishments
Excellent Police Work
01/12/2023
Arrest of violent offender who rammed patrol car
Excellent Police Work
31/05/2020
Off-duty rescue of suicidal individual
Excellent Work w/ Merit
31/10/2019
Prevention of serious traffic collision
Excellent Work w/ Merit
21/09/2012
Intelligence gathering on illegal organisation
Excellent Police Work
02/03/2011
Drug seizure from suspicious vehicles
Excellent Police Work
02/03/2011
Successful hit-and-run investigation
Excellent Work w/ Merit
21/09/2010
Averted fatal wrong-way motorway incident
Excellent Police Work
24/08/2010
Location and prosecution of serial offender
Timeline
Sergeant
Ballybofey Garda Station
06.2022 - Current
Sergeant –
Carndonagh Garda Station
04.2022 - 06.2022
Letterkenny
Roads Policing Unit
10.2018 - 04.2022
Garda – (Multiple Garda Units)
Ballybofey/Letterkenny Stations
06.2013 - 10.2018
Operational Support
DMR Dublin Castle
11.2012 - 06.2013
Traffic & District Resource Units
Rathmines, Terenure, DMR South
06.2007 - 06.2010
Certificate in Policing And Human Rights Law
University Limerick
Cert in Gender Sexuality, Diversity, Inclusion
University of Pittsburgh
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