Branson Patterson
Somerset,KY
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement officer with experience in multiple different categories in law enforcement including supervision, investigation, patrol, etc. College graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Communications. Completed multiple training to further law enforcement expertise to better serve the community. Leadership qualities with a conviction to the service and protection of school children, staff and parents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Somerset, KY
05.2018 - Current
- Began internship with Pulaski County Sheriff's Office in 2018 during senior year of college
- Sworn in as Deputy in May of 2018
- Completed Law Enforcement Basic Training and became POPS certified in November of 2018
- Graduated Recruit of Distinction
- Became K9 Unit in 2021
- Promoted to Sergeant in January of 2022
- Promoted to Detective in 2023
- Completed multiple training courses in crime scene investigation, child and sexual abuse, domestic abuse, crisis intervention, interview and interrogation, K9 unit, shooting scene reconstruction, etc
- During my law enforcement career I have conducted investigations including thefts, DUIs, burglaries, physical and sexual assaults, violent crimes, domestic violence, drugs and multiple other categories of crime. Additionally I have served as a supervisor on patrol over multiple deputies. I have also been afforded the opportunity to assist the school system as a fill in SRO and during school events
Education
Certified Peace Officer
Department of Criminal Justice Training
Richmond, KY11-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05-2018
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Community relations
- Crime scene investigation
- Supervision/Leadership
- Criminal Law knowledge
Certificates and Awards
- Child Abuse Investigation
- Domestic Violence Investigation
- John Reid Interview and Interrogation Tactics
- Crisis Intervention Team Training
- Sexual Assault Investigation
- Shooting Scene Reconstruction
- Meritorious Service with a V Device Award
- Sheriff Commendation Award
- Governors Award Recipient
Timeline
Detective
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
05.2018 - Current
Certified Peace Officer
Department of Criminal Justice Training
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
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