Adam Thompson
North Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
I'm a 50 year old retired Police Detective, I served for almost 30 years before hanging up my gun belt. I could tell you all my accolades, merits and achievements but they are truly only relevant if someone were seeking employment in the law enforcement field. (However I would be glad to tell you whole thing)
During my Professional career I found some traits that I possess can be transferred to other jobs and careers
*INTEGRITY
*HONESTY
*ACCOUNTABILITY
*STRONG ETHICS
*EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION
I was required to have theses skills to survive in the world I lived and worked in before, I also believe these are skills that I can use everyday in whatever I'm doing
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detective
Roanoke County Police Department
03.1994 - 07.2023
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Generated leads through techniques such a DNA and AFIS matching.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in STATE and FEDERAL cases.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
05.1995
Emergency Health Sciences - Emergency Health Sciences
05.1993
Skills
- Report Writing
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Patience and Perseverance
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Mindset
- Ethical Conduct
- Team Leadership Skills
Section name
The roar of a 225 HP boat motor to the whiz of a Honda 250 dirt bike, wether Im fixing a neighbors car or a household item Im always messing around with something. One of my favorite things in the world is the strong strike of a redfish at sunset out in the back waters of North Myrtle Beach.
Timeline
Police Detective - Roanoke County Police Department
03.1994 - 07.2023
Va Western Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Jefferson College of Health Sciences - Emergency Health Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences
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