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Brent Calhoun

Chesapeake,Virginia

Summary

Committed Criminal Investigator with 28 years of law enforcement experience with a demonstrated history of leading impactful, inclusive and dynamic investigative and operational teams. Dedicated to being in service to victims of crimes, ensuring they are heard.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant

Virginia Beach Police Department
01.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies in an effort to achieve successful criminal prosecution.
  • Approved and participated in the execution of searches and seizures.
  • Directed the collection and review of case material.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the facilitation of information sharing.
  • Extensive experience both managing and participating in the collection, reporting and analyzation of information obtained during surveillance.
  • Provided briefing to executive staff and outside commands regarding intelligence that was obtained and analyzed.
  • Conducted both administrative and criminal investigations of employee misconduct supported with interviews and reporting of victims, witnesses and the accused employee.
  • Utilized law enforcement and open source intelligence to document aspects of criminal investigations.
  • Provided logistical and intelligence support to protective service teams.
  • Identified investigative inconsistencies and referred back to first line supervisor.
  • Responsible for quarterly criminal intelligence report analyzing trends and narcotic activities that is presented to the Chief of Police.

Sergeant

Virginia Beach Police Department
07.2008 - 01.2016
  • Served in various Sergeant roles to include Operations, Investigations and Support Services.
  • Directed direct reports felony investigations providing guidance and oversight.
  • Managed investigations of child abuse and domestic violence to include interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects.
  • Provided support services to victims of crime.
  • Directed the collection of evidence at crime scenes ensuring its proper packaging and handling.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • While in the role of evidence custodian for the department passed all audits both announced and unannounced.
  • Investigated use of force incidents, sexual harassment claims and allegations of employee misconduct.
  • Developed directed patrols utilizing crime location and time data.
  • Provided crime reduction strategies to local businesses communities and home owners.

Master Police Officer

Virginia Beach Police Department
12.1997 - 07.2008
  • Investigative lead on search warrants resulting in the recovery of evidence, arrests of suspects, narcotics seizures and criminal intelligence.
  • Managed informants and undercover officers during investigations of criminal suspects.
  • Documented and prepared reports of criminal intelligence
  • Developed relationships with local, state and federal partners.
  • Obtained statements, collected and reviewed video and audio surveillance
  • Conducted law enforcement database checks in support of investigations
  • Documented and forwarded when identified indicators of criminal activity.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.1993

Skills

  • Criminal Investigations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Inclusiveness
  • Report Writing
  • Operational Planning
  • Mentoring

Timeline

Lieutenant

Virginia Beach Police Department
01.2016 - Current

Sergeant

Virginia Beach Police Department
07.2008 - 01.2016

Master Police Officer

Virginia Beach Police Department
12.1997 - 07.2008

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University
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