Brandi Ahrens

• Conduct surveillance of crime at targeted locations for both the interdiction of illicit narcotics activity and property crimes
• Engage in proactive policing strategies and street crimes-level investigations in order to mitigate, prevent and deter criminal activity in the district through targeted enforcement and impactful arrests
• Conduct targeted details and operations based on crime trends and analysis
• Respond and focus on intelligence reports, tips and complaints of suspected criminal activity generated by both citizens and road patrol deputies
• Conduct field interviews and gather street-level intelligence to assist detectives and investigators in solving past crimes by identifying suspects and developing actionable leads
• Work in conjunction with CID, COPS, FWB and VNB to identify and apprehend subjects involved in criminal activity
• Assist in coordinating quarterly SET meetings to provide valuable information to other districts
• Support patrol deputies with drug identification, field testing and evidence packaging procedures during traffic stops or arrest situations involving suspected narcotics violations
• D4 SET liaison with State Probation which have resulted in several successful narcotic arrests during home checks
• D4 SET Liaison with VNB detectives to provide, obtain and compare narcotic information received

During my time as a SET Alternate, I have worked closely with Detectives from the Vice Narcotics Bureau and have assisted with the following:

• Recovered significant quantities of illegal drugs and contraband by conducting traffic stops on known persons of interests or vehicles coming from targeted locations
• Developed intelligence leads through confidential informants, enabling successful arrests and convictions of high-profile narcotics offenders
• Assisted VNB with search warrants and multiple trash pulls at known narcotics residences
• Identified and apprehended narcotics offenders by conducting thorough investigations, undercover operations, and surveillance techniques
• Secured numerous informants who've provided valuable information about drug activities which have been forwarded to VNB
• Assisted VNB detectives with undercover buys
• Familiarized myself with known narcotic persons of interests, their associates and their vehicles
• Participated in several Highway Interdiction Operations
• Utilized advanced technology tools, such as license plate readers and surveillance cameras, to monitor narcotic persons of interest

• Proactively patrol assigned areas in an effort to deter crime and apprehend offenders
• Respond to calls for service and assist the public as needed
• Conduct traffic stops for the purpose of traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction
• Effective arrests of criminal violators stemming from calls for service and self-initiated activities
• Provide medical care, lifesaving measures or rescue operations as required
• Prepare for court proceedings and testify at trials, hearings and depositions
• Enforce local, state and federal criminal and traffic laws
• Arrest violators and assist the courts in prosecution of arrestees
• Conduct interrogations of criminal subjects
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents and generate thorough reports
• Provide assistance to the general public when requested and engage in community policing-based interactions with local residents and visitors
• Investigate and document major traffic crashes
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in road patrol techniques and strategies

• CSD Field Training Officer
• Assist in accident investigations, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for further action
• Conduct traffic control at accident scenes and major intersections
• Render first aid and assist EMS at accident scenes
• Respond to crimes that are not in progress and assist the public as needed
• Process scenes and obtain latent fingerprints, in an attempt to identify a suspect
• Conduct thorough investigations at crime scenes and assist CID when needed
• Provide courier services among other CCSO locations

• 911 Emergency Dispatcher Field Training Officer
• Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units
• Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing accurate updates to responding units as needed
• Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and deputies
• Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill deputies requests
• Read system maps and caller information, and documented details into various computer systems
• Served as a mentor for newly hired dispatchers, offering guidance and support throughout their training process to ensure seamless integration into the team
• Processed requests of information through NCIC/FCIC
• Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene