Benjamin Douglas
Oxford,MS
Summary
Strive to continue my career in Criminal Justice while utilizing my training and experience to achieve excellence, endeavor to continually improve my results, and meet new challenges through dedicated perseverance and continual learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
University of Mississippi Police Department
University, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Supervises officers through training, scheduling, and day-to-day activities.
- Develops and communicates directives to staff and monitors compliance with rules and regulations.
- Supervises and performs follow-up investigations and special surveillance.
- Provides guidance to assigned officers testifying in court and reviews cases to ensure proper documentation.
- Supervises and develops community-oriented police activities on assigned shifts.
- Supervises enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.
- Organizes and conducts crime prevention training programs to promote public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
- Prepares and presents evidence in civil and criminal court and university proceedings.
- Reviews and approves officer reports on incidents and criminal investigations.
Task Force Agent
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics
Oxford, MS
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Investigated persons and organizations involved in the illegal distribution of narcotics.
- Thoroughly investigate felony narcotics cases.
- Write search and arrest warrants.
- Serve felony warrants, including both arrest and search warrants.
- Present testimony to both federal and state grand jury.
- Present testimony in circuit and justice courts.
- Make arrests and prepare thorough case and incident reports.
- Analyze and investigate digital information.
- Create and maintain confidential informants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investigators in surrounding jurisdictions to better investigate felony cases.
- Provide training on drug abuse to groups, including schools and churches, as asked.
Detective Sergeant
University of Mississippi Police Department
University, MS
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Thoroughly investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes as reported.
- Supervise officers during large events on the University Campus.
- Create training programs based on investigations for patrol officers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with patrol officers to develop investigative resources and training curriculums.
- Provide dignitary protection for special events and visitors on campus.
- Write search and arrest warrants.
- Analyze and investigate digital information.
- Make arrests and prepare thorough case reports.
Patrol Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
University, MS
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Patrol the campus to enforce laws and regulations in a fair, calm, and effective manner.
- Investigate misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned.
- Provide protection for special events.
- Provide dignitary protection for special events and visitors on campus.
- Make arrests and complete incident reports.
- Prepare criminal cases.
- Present testimony in justice court.
Special Agent in Training
United States Secret Service
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 01.2020
Patrol Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
University, MS
05.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
University, MS
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Shadowed Special Agents of the Oxford, Mississippi ATF Field Office.
- Assisted with NICS cases.
- Assisted with weapon inventory for theft investigations.
- Rode along during planned field operations.
- Assisted in explosive decommissioning.
- Assisted with weapon identification.
- Assisted with case filing and paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice: Emphasis in Homeland Security, Psychology
The University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2018
Certification
- Aug 2018 Police Officer Standards and Training Certification | Pearl, MS Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy (Basic Class 258)
- Dec 2019 Criminal Investigator Training Program | Brunswick, GA Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Class 1938Y)
- May 2021 The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques | Brandon, MS John E. Reid & Associates, INC.
- Aug 2021 Documenting the Death Scene: Murder, Accident, Suicide | Online Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute
- Aug 2021 The Internet Investigations and Intelligence | Online United States DOJ National Domestic Communications Assistance Center
- Feb 2022 FBI Basic Crime Scene Management | Tupelo, MS North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center
- June 2022 Criminal Investigator Certification Course | Tupelo, MS North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center
- Oct 2022 EVOC Instructor Development Course | Oxford, MS Specialized Emergency Response Training
Awards and Commendations
Dec 2020 A Shift Patrol Officer of the Year, University of Mississippi Police Department | University, MS
Dec 2022 Certificate of Commendation, University of Mississippi Police Department | University, MS
Dec 2022 Officer of the Year, University of Mississippi Police Department | University, MS
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
University of Mississippi Police Department
08.2025 - Current
Task Force Agent
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics
02.2023 - 07.2025
Detective Sergeant
University of Mississippi Police Department
02.2021 - 02.2023
Patrol Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
02.2020 - 02.2021
Special Agent in Training
United States Secret Service
08.2019 - 01.2020
Patrol Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
05.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice: Emphasis in Homeland Security, Psychology
The University of Mississippi