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Professional Summary
Highly motivated Detective skilled with communicating with the general public and criminals, and a strong decision-maker in low-stress and high-stress situations.
Skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Report writing
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Ethical and honest
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Exemplifies integrity
  • Strong decision maker
  • Risk and needs assessments
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Civil law knowledge
  • Search and seizure procedures
Work History
Surry County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Detective | Dobson, NC | July 2015 - Current

Surry County Sheriff's Office Senior Officer | Dobson, NC | April 2012 - June 2015
Surry County Sheriff's Office Patrol Deputy | Dobson, NC | September 2006 - April 2012

Surry County Sheriff's Office Part Time Baliff / Patrol Officer | Dobson, NC | June 2006 - September 2006
Surry County Sheriff's Office Part Time Detention Officer | Dobson, NC | April 2006 - June 2006
Education
Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice Surry Community College Dobson, NC | Current
Certifications
  • General Instructor
  • First Line Supervision
  • Basic S.W.A.T.
  • Distraction Device 
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Professional Summary
Dedicated Police Officer/Detective skilled at dealing with the general public and handling high-stress situations and emotionally disturbed persons, including domestic violence and child abuse victims.
Skills
  • Calm in emergency situations
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Exemplifies integrity
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Court testimony
  • Organizational skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Time management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Team building
  • Interviewing
  • Computer proficient
  • Excellent communication skills
  • PowerPoint knowledge
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Quick learner
Work History
Warehouse Worker, 01/2012 to 10/2013
New Breed Logistics Inc – Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  • Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
  • Packaged products for shipping
Patrol Officer, 10/2013 to 04/2015
City of West Memphis – West Memphis, Arkansas, United States
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
Detective, 04/2015 to Current
City of West Memphis – West Memphis, Arkansas, United States
  • Presented evidence at criminal trials.
  • Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
  • Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
  • Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
Education
High School Diploma: 2010
Marion High school - Marion AR
Not completed : Arkansas State University Mid south - West Memphis AR
Accomplishments
Led numerous investigations which led to many child abuse/neglect arrests.
Certifications
  • Missing children on the autism spectrum
  • Crime scene investigations for sexual assaults
  • Stalking
  • Warrantless search and seizure
  • Sexual assault investigations
  • Arkansas Child First
  • Body Language and Detecting deception
  • Major Crime scene investigations


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Professional Summary
Law Enforcement Officer with 21 years of experience in Major Crimes Investigations, SWAT, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, School Safety and Active Threat / Crisis Response training. Current focal point is to provide schools, educators, civilians, businesses, houses of worship and first responders training to help prevent, prepare, respond and recover from acts of active violence through nationally recognized programs and in collaboration with subject matter experts who have either personally responded to or been directly involved in some of this nation's most tragic mass casualty incidents or school shootings.
Core Strengths
  • Law Enforcement/SWAT Tactics
  • Incident Command
  • Emergency Management
  • Crisis Response Plans
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Curriculum and Training Development
  • Interactive Teaching/Learning
  • "Carpe Audience" Presentation Design
Experience
Adjunct Instructor, 10/2017 to Current LSU/NCBRT Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education － Baton Rouge, LA

NCBRT is a DHS training partner providing high-quality training to emergency responders throughout the United States and its territories under DHS's Homeland Security National Training Program.
Adjunct Instructor, 07/2017 to Current C3 Pathways, Inc. － Oviedo, FL C3 Pathways is a unique emergency response training, exercise, and consulting organization with deep roots in public safety and technology. C3 Pathways blend real-world live action and the imagineering of computer simulation to all levels of training for today law enforcement, fire and EMS first responders - integrated with 911, communications, hospitals, emergency management, and all public safety professionals. 
Founder / Owner, 04/2016 to Current Priority of Life Training and Consulting, LLC － Hampton, NJ Priority of Life Training and Consulting is committed to providing schools, educators, the general public, businesses, houses of worship and first responders the necessary tools and resources to effectively plan, prepare, respond and recover from various types of crises.
Trainer / Adjunct Instructor, 12/2012 to Current I Love U Guys Foundation － Bailey, CO
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation was started in 2006 by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes following a school shooting that took the life of their daughter, Emily.The Foundation is committed to school and community safety, and family reunification following a crisis. Its programs have been implemented by over 25,000 schools, agencies and organizations across the United States and Canada.
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Detective Lieutenant, 02/2006 to 12/2019 Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office － Flemington, NJ
  • Commander of Special Operations Unit which consists of SWAT, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Training, School Safety and Active Assailant Response. 
  • Continually monitor, share and jointly investigate suspicious activities and terrorism related investigations as the County Counter Terrorism Coordinator with Federal, State, Local and private sector partners.
  • Primary Emergency Support Function 13 representative. Coordinated the county-wide law enforcement response to Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and Superstorm Sandy.
  • Homeland Security Grant Project Manager. Researched, procured and managed millions of dollars of Federal and State funding for first responder equipment and training.
  • Hunterdon County Safe Campus Initiative Coordinator. A multipronged approach to school safety including the implementation of the I Love U Guys Foundation Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which consists of common language and classroom actions for staff, students and first responders; Parent Reunification Training; NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER); Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) training for LE/Fire/EMS; Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM)
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Corrections Officer / Sergeant, 04/1998 to 02/2006 Hunterdon County Department of Corrections － Flemington, NJ
  • Maintained the safety and security of the Institution through effective field training, management skills and supervision of subordinates.
  • Commander of Corrections Emergency Response Team.
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Certifications
NJ PTC Certified County Investigator, 2006 NJ Division of Criminal Justice Training Academy － Sea Girt, NJ, USA
  • Recipient of NJ Division of Criminal Justice Merit Award
Certified Public Manager, 2004 NJ Human Resource Development Institute － Trenton, NJ, USA
  • Supervisory Management, Levels I-III
NJ PTC Certified County Corrections Officer, 1999 Monmouth County Police Academy － Freehold, NJ, USA
  • Recipient of Monmouth County Police Academy Merit Award
Education
Criminal Justice University of Phoenix － Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Administration Coursework
  • 2003-2006, 66 Credits
High School Diploma: General Delaware Valley Regional High School － Frenchtown, NJ, 08825
 
 
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Training and Instructor Certifications
  • NAMI Mental Health First Aid
  • Annual NJ Attorney General's Office Community-Law Enforcement Affirmative Relations (CLEAR) Continuing Education training in Mental Health Awareness, De-Escalation Techniques and Cultural Awareness
  • NCBRT Campus Active Shooter Integrated Response (CASIR) Instructor
  • NCBRT Active Threats on Campus (ATOC) Instructor 
  • NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) Instructor
  • NCBRT Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) Instructor 
  • NBCRT Active Threats on Campus Instructor 
  • C3Pathways/TEEX/ALERRT Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Instructor
  • NCBRT Site Protection through Observational Techniques (SPOT) Train-the-Trainer (AWR-219)
  • TEEX Jurisdictional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (MGT310) 
  • CDP/OBP IED Search Procedures (17N-0324 / PER339)
  • ALERRT Active Shooter Level 1 Train-the-Trainer  
  • TEEX Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness (AWR-213)
  • ALERRT Active Shooter Events and Response (ASER)
  • ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Train-the-Trainer
  • ALERRT Terrorism Response Tactics: Active Shooter Level 1
  • NJ Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools (G364)
  • Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method Certified Trainer
  • ALERRT Terrorism Response Tactics Advanced Pistol
  • RDPC Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals (MGT335)
  • RDPC CBRNE Response for Rural First Responders (AWR 225)
  • NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Performance Level, Indirect Delivery Trainer
  • ICS 100, 200.b, 300, 400, 700.a, 800.b
  • FEMA NIMS/ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Training
  • Jericho Specialized Entry - Basic/Advanced Covert Entry Techniques
  • New Mexico Tech Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
  • US DOJ / FBI Post Blast Investigator School
  • FBI Crisis Negotiaton's School 
  • NTOA Advanced SWAT
  • NTOA Basic SWAT

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Professional Summary
  • Senior police supervisor and investigator with 27 years of dedicated commitment the Edmonton Police Service. Extensive experience front line operations, specialized operations, training, investigations, and administrative roles. Gov. Canada Diplomatic Attach' , Top Secret clearance
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team or with limited supervision
  • Hardworking with the stamina to perform at optimal levels. Advanced training and experience in major crimes investigations and a variety of other police related specialties
  • Excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with other investigators and people in all walks of life.
  • Well-rounded supervisor and investigator with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership skills and a pattern of sound decision making in difficult and high stress situations
Skills
Developed skill sets and significant experience in all areas of major case management and major crime investigations
  • Experienced interviewer with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in team environments and as an organized individual
  • Significant experience in leading coordinating and mentoring high functioning teams
  • Calm in crisis situations
    		• Well organized and able to prioritize Possess a sound sense of cultural awareness Court recognized expert (police use of force, police tactics and training). Significant experience in reviewing& investigating use of force incidents Possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
    Work History
    Deployed CAF Operation Proteus / Diplomatic Attach' Canada Current
    Seconded RCMP International Policing Branch Jericho, Palestine
    • Police advisor embedded with International advisory team
    • Advisor to the Palestinian Security Forces
    • Instructor / Mentor to the Palestine officers academy
    Sergeant Jun 2017
    Edmonton Police Service Edmonton
      Supervisor Specialized Traffic Apprehension Unit
    • Front line specialized team Sergeant
    • Team specializing in interdiction and investigations of criminal activity
    • Violence suppression through disruption of criminal activity
    • Lead team in hundreds of traffic and criminal investigations, including drug trafficking, weapons offences, and dangerous driving offences
    Sergeant Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
    Edmonton Police Service Tactics Training Unit, (Training Section)
    • Sergeant in charge of tactics training for the Edmonton Police Service
    • Coordinated, mentored, and directed the team that delivered all training to in-service and recruits members
    • Defensive tactics, movement tactics, conductive energy weapons, police vehicle operations
    • Supervised team of 7 training senior constables (instructors)
    Detective Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
    Emonton Police Service Homicide Section
    • Involved directly in over 70 Death and homicide investigations
    • Conducted interviews with witnesses, suspects and accused persons
    • Worked in all team rolls primary, file coordinator, and task detective
    • Involved in numerous high profile homicide investigations in a variety of different roles
    • Extensive experience authoring complex reports, and ITOs 

     
    Detective Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
    Edmonton Police Service Domestic Offender Crime Section
    • Investigated dozens of major violent crimes related to current and previous intimate partner relationships
    • Including unlawful confinment, aggravated assault, sexual assault, criminal harassment, and firearms related offences
    • Acted as primary investigator, file coordinator, and task detective in an major case management team
    • One of the original 5 detectives selected for DOCS (Domestic Offender Crimes Section)
    Acting Staff Sergeant Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
    Edmonton Police Service Serious Crimes Branch
    • Acting Manager of Serious crimes branch DOCS, Domestic violence interventions teams,  Elder abuse and Police metal health intervention teams
    • Acting team commander, coordinated and directed numerous major criminal investigations under the DOCS mandate
    Sergeant Jan 2007 - Aug 2010
    Edmonton Police Service North Division / South Division
    • Squad Sergeant / Admin Sergeant
    • North Patrol Division — mentor, coach, develop and supervise Patrol Constables frontline response. Supervised a team of 17 constables.  Coordinated front line criminal investigations and crimes in progress (2007 to 2009)
    • Supervised a team of 20 Constables and 1 civilian employee. Managed the front counters, 3 police stations in the South division. Administration of buildings and resources for the patrol division (i.e. fleet management, physical security, OHS, equipment)  (Jun 2009 — Aug 2010)
    Senior Patrol Constable Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
    Edmonton Police Service South Patrol Division
    • First responder to criminal activity, assess situations promptly/accurately and develop suitable remedies/solutions
    • Front line investigator to crimes of all types, traffic offences, and non criminal complaints
    • Acting Detective (4 months) Robbery Section  
    Constable Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
    Edmonton Police Service Officer Safety Unit
    • Constable, Officer Safety Unit, Control Tactics / Firearms Instructor. Court recognized expert witness in police use of force and officer safety training (2000 to 2005)
    • Extensively certified and experienced Defensive Tactics Instructor / Firearms Instructor
    • Use of Force Incident investigator, reviewed and analysis for different areas of the Edmonton Police Service, and outside Police & Investigative agencies
    • Reviewed of 50 matters. Fatalities, police shootings, major and minor use of force incidents
    • Agency Subject matter expert Police Use of Force / Training Tactics
    • Numerous media interviews related to police use of force
    Constable Jan 1993 - Jan 2000
    Edmonton Police Service South Division / Communications Section / Downtown Division
    • Constable, South Patrol Division - first responder to criminal activity, assess situations promptly/accurately and develop suitable remedies/solutions, implement Community Based Policing initiatives, including developing alternative solutions to long standing problems in the community (1)
    • Constable, Communications Section - Evaluated and dispatched calls for service to patrol response. Utilized specialized computer and communications systems. (1)
    • Constable, Downtown Patrol Division - first responder to criminal activity, Field Training Officer (1)
    Property & Exhibit Technician Mar 1991 - Jan 1993
    Edmonton Police Service
    • Responsible for care, cataloging and disposal of all found and exhibit property retained by the Edmonton Police Service
    Education
    Certificate: • UN Certified Certificate International Police Officer Mission Pre deployment Course 2013
    Danish Police Service Denmark, EU
    Diploma: Police Recruit Training Program Edmonton Police Service Edmonton

    Associate of Applied Science: Diploma (Police Science) Grant Mac Ewan University Edmonton

    High School Diploma: Fort Mc Murray Composite High School Fort Mc Murray

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