I am a sworn law enforcement Officer for the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement department for the past 25 years. I have extensive experience as a supervisor as both a Sergeant and Lieutenant. As such I maintain strong working relationships with Officers, Administrators, as well as other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. During my time as a Detective Sergeant I have conducted a variety of felony investigations, collected evidence, and interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects. As part of those investigations I compile digital case files which include reports and extensive documentation. We use a variety of computer programs, software, and apps to assist in our investigations. Case files have to be organized to be reviewed by supervisors, county attorneys, defense attorneys, and court officers. My investigations demonstrate my ability to organize, problem solve, work as an independent investigator as well as part of a team, and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the organization, outside agencies, and the public. I have created and presented presentations on a variety of subjects including internet crimes against children, internet safety, active shooter response, and crisis intervention and de-escalation and presented to groups of varying size (15-150 persons) and age (Elementary, Middle, High School, College, and adults). My experience with interviews and hostage/crisis negotiation is invaluable in communicating with all types of people.
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A police officer in my department is responsible for a variety of duties including responding to calls for service, conducting both misdemeanor and felony investigations, making arrests, and enforcing local, state, and federal laws. This includes traffic law enforcement. Police officers are dispatched to calls as needed but are encouraged to self initiate activity. Self initiated activity includes patrolling high crime areas, checking on suspicious persons, serving arrest warrants, and working drug interdiction. Calls for service include responding to medical emergencies, disturbances, citizen aid calls, family disputes, and assisting other agencies. Within those police duties, our police officers complete detailed reports, collect and process evidence (maintaining chain of command), testify in court, and work with other agencies as needed.
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Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC) 5/2017-PRESENT
Montana ICAC Taskforce/BSBLED
225 N. Alaska, Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Montana Department of Criminal Investigation Agent Gary Seder 406-444-9759
Work Hours: Concurrent w/Detective Sergeant assignment
The ICAC Taskforce is a is a national network
of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are continually engaged in proactive and reactive investigations and prosecutions of persons involved in child abuse and exploitation involving the internet. My duties as an ICAC Taskforce member are to detect, investigate, and seek prosecutions of persons involved in child abuse and exploitation of children involving the internet. I have completed the ICAC-IT 36 hour training, ICAC Undercover Chats and Concepts 36 hours training, as well as over 40 hours of additional ICAC instruction.
As the ICAC Taskforce investigator for this area I also conduct and assist investigations with neighboring law enforcement agencies including the Powell County Sheriff Office, Anaconda-Deer Lodge Law Enforcement, Jefferson County, and Beaverhead County.
Crisis Hostage Negotiator 2016-PRESENT
Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Sheriff Ed Lester 406-497-1130
Work Hours: On Call/As Needed
Salary: Overtime Rate
A crisis/hostage negotiator is responsible for communicating with suspects either in crisis, in a barricaded situation, or have taken hostages related to the commission of a crime. A crisis/hostage negotiator may also assist in communicating with individuals in crisis due to mental health or suicidal thoughts. The purpose of the crisis/hostage negotiator is to de-escalate a suspect in order to resolve an incident safely. The primary goal is the safety of hostages. A crisis/hostage negotiator, during a negotiation, also coordinates with the SWAT Team Leader, administration, and other supervisors to safely resolve an incident.
Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (CIT) 2015-PRESENT
Montana CIT/Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska, Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Sheriff Ed Lester 406-497-1130
Work Hours: Concurrent with primary department assignment
A CIT Coordinator is responsible for overseeing CIT activities and training within the department as well as being a law enforcement point of contact for related agencies that include local mental health professionals and medical providers.
The CIT program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health, and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other advocates. It is an innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness-related behaviors. It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis and provides de-escalation techniques.
SWAT Team Leader 1/2012-10/2014
Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Captain Mark St. Pierre
Work Hours: On Call/As Needed
Salary: Overtime Rate Per Hour/$540 Annual Equipment Allowance
The SWAT Team leader is responsible for leading the SWAT team on all field operations. The Team Leader is also responsible for creating and conducting monthly team training and ensuring the team is prepared mentally, physically, and tactically for any potential callout scenario. The Team Leader also works with the administration in carrying our the duties of SWAT.
SWAT Entry Team Officer 6/1998-1/2012
Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Lt. Mark St. Pierre 406-497-1165
Work Hours: On Call/As Needed
Salary: Overtime Rate Per Hour/$540 Annual Equipment Allowance
The Butte-Silver Bow SWAT team is responsible for handling a variety of dangerous situations requiring a special response by Law Enforcement. Those situations include, but are not limited to, high risk warrant service, barricaded suspects, hostage situations, and dignitary protection. Our SWAT team is part time and officers are regularly assigned to either the patrol or detective division. I am assigned to the entry team. There are specific duties of an entry team member. Entry Team members maintain an inner perimeter and are prepared for immediate action should a situation become active. Entry team members are responsible for entering structures, clearing rooms, engaging suspects, and rescuing hostages, civilians, or other officers as dictated by the call. If we are serving a search warrant, commonly drug related, the entry team is responsible for securing the premises and any subjects within so investigators can conduct the search.
Field Training Supervisor 2016-2017
Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Captain Doug Conway 406-497-1123
Work Hours: Concurrent with regular duties
Salary: $.52/Hour addition to regular pay
The Field Training Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Field Training Program for new Officers. The Field Training Supervisor reviews all training evaluations and documents and communicates regularly and assists Field Training Officers as necessary. The Field Training Supervisor identifies deficiencies in Trainees and communicates with the administration on the progress of trainees.
Field Training Officer 5/18/2001-2016
Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department
225 N. Alaska Butte, MT 59701
Supervisor: Lt. Don Templin (Retired)
Work Hours: On duty when assigned a trainee
Salary: $.52/Hour While Training
Field Training Officers train new officers hired by our department. The training program is fourteen weeks. There are three four-week training blocks followed by a two-week final observation and evaluation phase. A different training officer is assigned for each four-week phase. Field Training Officers are responsible for the trainee at all times. They conduct training and familiarization with local laws and department policies and procedures. Field Training Officers observe the trainee and evaluate performance on a daily basis. Observations include knowledge of the job, driving skills, dealing with citizens, investigative ability, ability to function under stressful conditions, and ability to apply knowledge to real world situations.
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