Brenton Middleton
Paris,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior officers and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Paris Police Department
04.2022 - Current
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions in numerous cases.
- Implemented proactive policing strategies that led to a reduction in crime rates within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Coordinated crime scene searches methodically for comprehensive evidence collection ensuring no critical elements are missed.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Police Officer
Paris Police Department
05.2016 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
Paramedic
Life Net Inc.
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Trained new paramedics on proper procedures and protocols to maintain best practices and promote great patient care.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Education
Basic Police Officer Academy
East Texas Police Academy
Texarkana, TX09.2016
Paramedic
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX08.2012
EMT Basic
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX08.2006
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School
Bogata, TX05.2004
Skills
- Courtroom Testimony
- Intuition and instinct
- Logical reasoning
- Incident Reporting
- Personnel Training
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Leading team operations
- Evidence Gathering
- Legal knowledge
- Collecting evidence
- Calm in crisis situations
- Emergency Response
- Ethical judgment
- Witness interviewing
- Affidavits
- Interrogation skills
- Training proficiency
- Detailed report writing
Certification
Current Rank/Certifications
- Detective
- Intermediate
- Basic TCOLE Instructor
- TASER Instructor
- Field Training Officer
- SWAT Member
Timeline
Detective
Paris Police Department
04.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Paris Police Department
05.2016 - Current
Paramedic
Life Net Inc.
08.2006 - 05.2016
Basic Police Officer Academy
East Texas Police Academy
Paramedic
Paris Junior College
EMT Basic
Northeast Texas Community College
High School Diploma -
Rivercrest High School
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