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Aaron Montgomery

Aaron Montgomery

Lima,OH

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the FBI as a Task Force Officer, SWAT team leader, and Investigator with the Lima Police Department. Proven expertise in intelligence gathering and emergency preparedness, complemented by exceptional communication skills. Successfully led critical operations, enhancing community safety and operational efficiency. Recognized for rapid-response coordination and effective team leadership in high-pressure environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug Unit Investigator

City of Lima
Lima, OH
02.2025 - Current
  • Monitored online activity of suspects using various social media platforms.
  • Maintained contacts with informants who provided valuable leads in cases.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain information related to case.
  • Drafted legal documents such as search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and indictments.
  • Gathered evidence from crime scenes including photographs, fingerprints, and physical samples.
  • Analyzed data gathered during investigations to determine the validity of claims or theories.

SWAT Operator

Lima Police Department
Lima, Ohio
07.2012 - Current
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion.
  • Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
  • Maintained proficiency with firearms and other weapons systems.
  • Conducted tactical operations in high-risk environments.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations governing SWAT teams.
  • Provided security for special events and dignitaries.
  • Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
  • Responded promptly and at all hours of the day and night to active threats to the community and citizens of Lima, Ohio.

Police Officer

Lima Police Department
Lima , OH
05/19/08 - Current
  • Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
  • Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
  • Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
  • Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
  • Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
  • Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.

Task Force Officer

FBI
LIMA, Ohio
07.2020 - 02.2025
  • Exercised high levels of maturity, experience, judgment and rapid critical thought to operational environments.
  • Conducted surveillance missions to secure details regarding enemy activities and locations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Exhibited highly effective communication skills, both written and orally to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision-making, training and team leadership abilities.
  • Conducted investigations into alleged violations of federal laws and regulations.
  • Collaborated with prosecutors to prepare legal documents necessary for court proceedings.
  • Gathered evidence from witnesses, victims, informants, and other law enforcement agencies to build case files against suspects.

Criminal Investigator

West Central Ohio Crime Task Force
Lima, OH
02.2019 - 02.2025
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
  • Investigated felony-level drugs, violent and gang crimes in support of district attorney prosecution cases.
  • Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
  • Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
  • Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
  • Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
  • Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.

K9 Officer

Lima Police Department
Lima, OH
03.2012 - 03.2020
  • Prevented illegal entry, prohibiting goods and smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting vehicle searches during traffic stops.
  • Corrected problem behaviors through understanding of Pack Dynamics, Canine Psychology and Positive Reward Based Training.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.

EMT-Basic

Rural Metro Ambulance
Columbus, OH
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
  • Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.

Education

Unit Instructor in Ohio For Peace Officers - Instructor For Law Enforcement Academies

Ohio Peace Officers Training
Columbus, OH
04.2022

Certification - Basic Drug / Undercover Investigations

Ohio Narcotics
Columbus, OH
03.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Rhodes State College
Lima
05.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Basic Peace Officer Academy

Ohio Peace Officer Academy
Lima, OH
05.2007

EMS-B Certification - Emergency Medicine Services

Apollo Career Center
Lima, OH
04.2006

High School Diploma -

Bluffton High School
Bluffton, OH
06.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Skills

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Operations Management
  • Terrorism Monitoring and Response
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Mission Preparation
  • Detailed report writing
  • Homicide investigations
  • Briefing Management
  • Counterterrorism Strategies
  • Weapons Training
  • Rapid-Response Coordination
  • Tactical operations
  • Community engagement
  • Risk assessment
  • Defensive tactics
  • Undercover investigations
  • FBI security clearance
  • Interview techniques
  • Threat assessment
  • Risk mitigation

Accomplishments

  • Lead investigator with in my investigation(s) in the task force to achieve the largest amount of drugs and guns seized in a three year history in Lima, earning recognition from upper management and peers.
  • Exceeded goals in successfully arresting and criminal convictions while combating the Fentanyl crisis in the Lima, Allen County Community
  • Created and assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for the Lima Police Department Swat Team
  • Created safety protocols and procedures for private companies and churches in threat
  • · Briefed the Governor of North Dakota on the Fentanyl epidemic with resources and ideas on how to combat it
  • Nominated in 2023 and 2024 For Law Enforcement Officer of the year for my role as a Task Force Officer and Lima Police Department in Lima, Ohio
  • Lima Police Department created a new Unit under my direction to combat violent crime, gangs and drugs with in the city of LIma, Ohio 2025.

Accommodation for acts of service

Medal Of Bravery * 2008

Several Life Saving Award (s) - * During Career

Employee of the Year- *2nd and *3rd Shift 

Letters of Accommodation for service and valor in the line of duty- * During Career

Northwest Ohio Officer of the year through the Fraternal Order of Police 2025

Certification

  • Resilient Individuals Strengthen Environments
  • Hostage Rescue Operations
  • Tactical Emergency Causally Care
  • Multi Team Response
  • CQB / DT / Gracie Combative
  • Active Shooter Response
  • Criminal Interdiction
  • OPOTA Instructor
  • Search Warrant Preparation
  • Incident Command
  • Dignitary Protection and vehicle CQB
  • Vehicle Dignitary and High Risk Vehicle Operations
  • Threat Assessment
  • Major Investigations and techniques
  • Created and developed Continuing Education (CPT) class curriculums approved by Ohio Attorney Generals Office

Timeline

Drug Unit Investigator

City of Lima
02.2025 - Current

Task Force Officer

FBI
07.2020 - 02.2025

Criminal Investigator

West Central Ohio Crime Task Force
02.2019 - 02.2025

SWAT Operator

Lima Police Department
07.2012 - Current

K9 Officer

Lima Police Department
03.2012 - 03.2020

EMT-Basic

Rural Metro Ambulance
08.2007 - 01.2008

Police Officer

Lima Police Department
05/19/08 - Current

Unit Instructor in Ohio For Peace Officers - Instructor For Law Enforcement Academies

Ohio Peace Officers Training

Certification - Basic Drug / Undercover Investigations

Ohio Narcotics

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Rhodes State College

Associate of Applied Science - Basic Peace Officer Academy

Ohio Peace Officer Academy

EMS-B Certification - Emergency Medicine Services

Apollo Career Center

High School Diploma -

Bluffton High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Bluffton University

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