ANTHONY ABRAMS
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Veterans Health Administration VHA
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Police Officer
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Accountable for resources, safety, employment and logistics to direct operations
- Managed processes and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings
- Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Deputy Sheriff
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine course of action
- Investigated cases of insurance and credit card fraud.
Police Officer
Duval County School Police
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Actively patrolled assigned schools to prevent and detect crimes
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Developed the best safety procedures for potential threats in the school
- Conducted drills with students and staff, breaking up fights, and de-escalating aggression between students and between students and teachers
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with Principles and Assistant
- Principals, to build trust and improve upon communication
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
- Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Private Investigator
Blue Shield Investigation
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination
- Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client
- Testified in administrative hearings and as witness in criminal cases
- Conducted non-complex investigations, recovery efforts and analyses
- Serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training
- Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities
- Investigative databases,internal resources,internet resources ,public records,and forensic tools.
Police Officer
Daytona
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims
- Prevented crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teach- ing preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects
- Apprehended suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests
- Conducted criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects
- Establishes and maintains external relationships with industry,law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation ,detection and prevention
- Documented and reported observations and actions by radioing information
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies
- Gathered evidence, which included recorded and written statements, financial documentation and audio materials for examination
- Testified in court for both civil and criminal cases, answering questions honestly and respectfully.
K9 Officer
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to en- hance public safety while partnered with a K9 (police dog)
- Discover illicit drugs and other illegal substances
- Find and rescue individuals that are missing
- Track and apprehend felons or fugitives fleeing from the law
- Locate evidence from crime scenes
- Inspect vehicles
- Identify people who have been carrying or have been in contact with illegal drugs and controlled substances
Police Officer
DeLand
03.2004 - 01.2009
Crime Supression Unit
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Concentrated patrols in high crime areas and locations where crime trends may have increased by focusing on the reduction of crime and apprehension of criminals in said areas
- Targeted patrol details
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Conducted street narcotics investigations
- Covert surveillance related to criminal activity
- Completed field interview cards on suspicious persons
- Executed search warrants, served high risk arrest warrants
Patrol Officer
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to en- hance public safety
- Prevented crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teach- ing preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects
- Apprehended suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests
- Conducted criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects
- Made arrests at scenes of crimes or other incidents
- Documented and reported observations and actions by radioing information
- Testified as a witness in court
- Fulfilled court orders by serving warrants and commitments
- Maintained safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investi- gating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities
- Prepares and present detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigation reports
- Pursued suspicious persons by chasing on foot and/or in the police vehicle
- Assisted in investigative work on assignment to Criminal Investigative Division
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL08.2027
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL12.
Skills
- Court Testimony
- Due Diligence
- Resource Management
- Records Management
- Courtroom Procedures
- Surveillance Techniques
- Interrogating Suspects
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Background Checks
- Detailed Report Writing
Accomplishments
- Interrogation & Interview
- School Resource Officer
- Crime Prevention
- Report Writing
- Apprehension
- Laser & Radar
- Narcotics
- K-9
Timeline
Police Officer
Veterans Health Administration VHA
01.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
04.2023 - 11.2023
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta
07.2022 - 04.2023
Deputy Sheriff
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - 07.2022
Police Officer
Duval County School Police
11.2018 - 02.2021
Private Investigator
Blue Shield Investigation
10.2015 - 11.2018
Police Officer
Daytona
01.2009 - 01.2012
K9 Officer
01.2006 - 01.2009
Crime Supression Unit
01.2005 - 01.2006
Police Officer
DeLand
03.2004 - 01.2009
Patrol Officer
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Daytona State College