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Retired police detective and state certified private Investigator with over 25 years in the security industry. A protective services professional with a strong background in weapons training, criminal investigations, interviewing and interrogation, tactical communications, conflict resolution, training, interdepartmental liaison and covert surveillance.
A qualified, vigilant investigator with a career history of managing criminal justice cases. Skilled at collaborating with Federal, State and Municipal law enforcement agencies to gather investigative information, conduct background checks, locate missing persons, solve cases and develop target profile packages. Known for strengths in surveillance and counter surveillance, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, court testimony, interviewing and interrogation, crisis management, training and informant development and management. Certified in over a dozen security specializations such as Characteristics of an Armed Person, Active Shooter Response, Interrogation, Search and Rescue, Crowd Dynamics, Forensic Anthropology, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Team-oriented, dependable, knowledgeable, conscientious and personable.
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- Investigative consulting on high level, complex and sensitive cases
- Court preparation and testimony
- Liaison with local, municipal and federal agencies
- Interviews and interrogation of suspects
- Use of and training on public databases for background checks.
- Researched computer databases, public records and legal filings to compile accurate information for investigations.
- Performed assignments within investigative scope of competency to meet client needs.
- Conducted research for insurance claims to expose stolen funds and fraudulent claims.
- Produced timely and accurate reports about findings.
- Assisted attorneys and lawyers in criminal and civil cases with suspect investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses, family members and acquaintances of crime suspects and victims.
- Gathered proof of activities through video recordings, photographs and statements.
- Testified in court trials to present evidence as expert witness.
- Performed mobile and stationary covert surveillance on individuals involved in civil and criminal investigations.
- Conducted private investigations to locate missing persons, obtain confidential information and solve crimes.
- Went undercover in disguises to gather additional evidence.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Surveillance Detective, Break and Enter Detective, General Detective, Police Officer, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, AR-15 Carbine/Active Shooter Response Officer, Snowmobile/ATV Officer, Rescue Swimmer/Rescue SCUBA DiveMaster, Emergency Services Unit Officer, Search and Rescue Officer, Riot Team Officer, Neighborhood Response Officer.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Organized and conducted photograph line-ups to isolate and identify suspects.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
- Used body force to break through barriers and search properties in question.
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard, Supervisor of Ocean Rescue Lifeguards, Equipment Purchasing and Maintenance, Liaison with other Ocean Rescue Agencies in the North Myrtle Beach area, Beach Law Enforcement.
- Rescued swimmers in danger of drowning, responded to other emergencies and performed appropriate follow-up procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patrons and other beach staff and assisted patrons positively, professionally and with personal care, with goal of enabling safe and enjoyable experience.
- Managed safety and risk by scanning swimmers for distress and directed weak swimmers to remain in shallow water.
- Enforced beach ordinances and swimming rules, maintained inventory of first aid supplies, kept accurate records and resolved lost property issues.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
Coastal Carolina University, Police College - Conway, London, SC, Ontario
Police Officer: Law, Policing, Crime Scene & Evidence, Interview/Interrogation
Northern Virginia Community College - Fairfax, Virginia,
Ontario Police College - Ontario, Canada,
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School Attended
- Coastal Carolina University, Police College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Ontario Police College
Job Titles Held:
- Private Investigator
- Security
- Detective/Police Officer
- Director of Ocean Rescue
Degrees
- Certified: Ocean Rescue
- Associate of Applied Science
- Associate of Applied Science
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