Andrew D. Bowell
Pendleton,United States
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional skilled in violent crime investigations, evidence collection, and case management. Adept at conducting interviews, crime scene analysis, and collaborating with agencies to solve complex cases. Seeking a Detective position in the Criminal Investigations Division to apply investigative expertise and enhance community safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Westfield Indiana Police Department
Westfield, Indiana
03.2020 - Current
Westfield, Indiana, Police Department – Westfield, IN.
Police officer.|March 2020 – Present.
- Field Training Officer, mentoring and training new officers in investigative techniques, and case management.
- Investigated crimes, including aggravated assaults, domestic violence, robberies, and sexual offenses.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with victims, witnesses, and suspects, ensuring the collection of accurate and detailed statements.
- Collected, processed, and analyzed evidence to support successful prosecutions.
- Drafted and executed search and arrest warrants related to violent crime investigations.
- Actively serving as a Department Instructor and Lead TEMS Instructor.
- Crash Reconstruction Team – Applying forensic scene analysis in investigations.
- Served as a Mobile Field Force/Event Response Group Officer Instructor, managing tactical responses to major incidents.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service, and assisted as needed.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
Police Officer
Marion Indiana Police Department
Marion, Indiana
01.2016 - 03.2020
Marion, Indiana Police Department – Marion, IN.
Police officer.|January 2016 – March 2020.
- Medal of Valor recipient for lifesaving action.
- Served as a Field Training Officer, providing mentorship in investigative techniques and law enforcement practices.
- Conducted violent crimes investigations, including homicides, armed robberies, aggravated battery, and sexual offenses.
- Member of the Accident Reconstruction Team, applying forensic methodologies to scene investigations.
Security-Police Officer
Marion General Hospital
Marion, Indiana
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Part-time
Police Officer
Upland Indiana Police Department
Upland, Indiana
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Part-time
School Resource Officer
Marion Community Schools - Justice Intermediate School
Marion, Indiana
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Part-time
Deputy Marshal
Van Buren Indiana Police Department
Van Buren, IN
01.2014 - 01.2025
- Part-time
Police Officer
Taylor University Police Department
Upland, Indiana
10.2002 - 03.2020
- Full-time from September 2006 to January 2016, Part-time from October 2002 to September 2006, and again from March 2017 to March 2020
Lance Corporal / E-3, Infantry - Rifleman (M.O.S. - 0311)
The United States Marine Corps
"L" Co, 3rd Bn, 24th Marines, 4th MARDIV, United States
06.1997 - 04.2001
- Honorably discharged
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
Upland, Indiana05-2026
High School Diploma -
Tennessee High School
Bristol, Tennessee01.1998
Skills
- Highly developed Investigative Skills
- Advanced Analytical Skills
- Evidence collection protocols
- Report writing
- Skilled in Conducting Interviews and Interrogations
- Risk mitigation
- New World and Cushing Dispatching Software
- Familiarity with Axon Systems: Axon View XL, Axon Evidence Upload XT, Axon View, Axon Capture, Axon Respond, Axon Fleet 3
- Expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Mac OS and iOS Expertise
Certifications Awards Memberships
- Certified Sworn Police Officer, Law Enforcement Training Board of Indiana, 2005-Present
- Graduate of the 164th Session of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy's Tier 1 Basic Course
- ILETB Certified Generalist/Primary Instructor, ex. 2027
- Medal of Valor, Awarded for lifesaving action on 09/17/16
- Field Training Officer, Marion Indiana Police Department, 2018-2020
- Field Training Officer, Westfield Indiana Police Department, 2021-Present
- Accident Reconstruction Team Member, Marion Indiana Police Department, 2018-2020
- Bike Patrol Team Member, Westfield Indiana Police Department, Active
- Crash Reconstruction Team Member, Westfield Indiana Police Department, Active
- Crisis Intervention Team Member, Westfield Indiana Police Department, Active
- Mobile Field Force/Event Response Group Member, Westfield Indiana Police Department, Active
- Department Instructor, Westfield Indiana Police Department, TacMed, Crowd Management/Mobile Field Force
- CPR / AED Certification, American Heart Association
- FARO Operator Certification, Focus Scanner User Certification Program - Public Safety
References
- James Loftin, Police Lieutenant, Ret., Marion Indiana Police Department, 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN, 46952, (765) 661-9897, jloftin971@gmail.com
- Drew Tittle, Patrol Captain, Marion Indiana Police Department, 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN, 46952, (765) 661-0137, dtittle@cityofmarion.in.gov
Qualification Highlights
- Highly motivated and eager to learn, grow and advance
- Hard-working, dependable, and trustworthy team member
- Committed to high ethical standards and moral conduct
- Strong commitment to and desire for ongoing training and growth
- Skilled public speaker, committed to excellent communication
Military Service
The United States Marine Corps Reserve, Lance Corporal / E-3, 0311, 06/01/97, 04/01/01, honorably discharged
Certification
2024 2023 2021 2018 2006 Other Certifications
- Focus Scanner User Certification – Public Safety (FARO Technologies)
- Crowd Management Mobile Field Force Instructor (Safariland, Defense Technology Training Academy) – Exp. May 2026
- Field Training Officer Certification (Public Agency Training Council) – ID: 35-1639066
- Instructor (ILETB Generalist) (State of Indiana) – Exp. May 2027, ID: 2705-6046-8066-P
- Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor, Level 1 (Gracie University) – ID: NCP Cert. No: 21332-2105
- Physical Tactics Instructor (State of Indiana) – Exp. June 2024, ID: 2406-6046-8066-D
- Crash Investigator / Reconstructionist (Institute of Police Technology and Management)
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course Graduate (State of Indiana) – ID: 2005164-104
- Basic Life Support Provider (American Heart Association) – ID: 185502957248
- Basic Tactical Medical Instructor (Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) – ID: C_XP_BIMITP-2002SLTD
- Certified Breath Test Operator (State of Indiana) – ID: 108375
- Mobile Data Operator Certification (ISP/IDACS) (Indiana State Police)
Continuing Education
Certifications & Training
- Focus Scanner User Certification (Public Safety) (2024) – FARO Technologies
- Crowd Management Mobile Field Force Instructor (2023) – Defense Technology Training Academy (Expires May 2026)
- FBINAA Re-Trainer (2022) – Fishers, IN
- Field Training Officer Certification (2021) – Public Agency Training Council
- ILETB Generalist Instructor (2021) – State of Indiana (Expires May 2027)
- Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor, Level 1 (2021) – Gracie University
- Physical Tactics Instructor (2021) – State of Indiana (Expired Jun 2024)
- Instructor Development (2021) – ILETB
- Certified Breath Test Operator (2020 - Present) – State of Indiana
- National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Orientation (2020) – FEMA
- Mass Fatalities Planning & Response for Rural Communities (2019) – FEMA/RDPC
- Basic Tactical Medical Instructor (2019) – FLETC
- Fundamentals of Criminal Intelligence (2018) – DHS/NCBRT/LSU
- Crash Investigator / Reconstructionist (2018) – IPTM
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (2018) – NAEMT
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation (2018) – IPTM
- At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation (2018) – IPTM
- Traffic Crash Reconstruction (2018) – IPTM
- Traffic Occupant Protection Strategies (TOPS) Online Course (2018)
- Policing the Teen Brain™ Train-the-Trainer Program (2017) – Strategies for Youth
- Basic Criminal Investigation for Street Patrol and New Criminal Investigators (2010) – Public Agency Training Council
- The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation (2010) – John E. Reid & Associates
- Glock Armorer’s Course (2012)
- Crime Scene Investigation (2003) – Public Agency Training Council
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training (2003)
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (2005) – Emergency Management Institute/FEMA
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) (2005) – FEMA
- National Response Framework, An Introduction (2005) – Emergency Management Institute/FEMA
- Patrol Carbine Course (2008) – Marion Indiana Police Department
- The Street Survival Seminar (2006 or earlier) – Caliber Press
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Course Graduate (2006) – State of Indiana
- Mobile Data Operator Certification (ISP/IDACS) (2006 or earlier) – Indiana State Police
- Introduction to the Incident Command System, 1-100 for Law Enforcement (2016 or earlier)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
Westfield Indiana Police Department
03.2020 - Current
Security-Police Officer
Marion General Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Police Officer
Upland Indiana Police Department
08.2018 - 03.2020
School Resource Officer
Marion Community Schools - Justice Intermediate School
08.2017 - 03.2020
Police Officer
Marion Indiana Police Department
01.2016 - 03.2020
Deputy Marshal
Van Buren Indiana Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2025
Police Officer
Taylor University Police Department
10.2002 - 03.2020
Lance Corporal / E-3, Infantry - Rifleman (M.O.S. - 0311)
The United States Marine Corps
06.1997 - 04.2001
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Indiana University East
High School Diploma -
Tennessee High School
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