Brian Ginn
Naperville,Illinois
Summary
Investigative professional with 25 years of experience in federal law enforcement. Expertise in complex criminal investigations, communication, analytical skills, and risk management. Demonstrated success in leading multi-jurisdictional investigations, investigative teams and high-risk operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Agent in Charge
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
02.2023 - Current
- Led and managed office with multiple teams, including special agents and criminal analysts, for complex federal and state criminal investigations.
- Supervised an office involved in investigative operations focused on narcotics trafficking, child exploitation, weapons trafficking, intellectual property rights violations, customs fraud, document and benefit fraud, and financial fraud.
- Cultivated strong working relationships among staff and management to promote collaboration.
- Coordinated team efforts to optimize processes, contributing to organizational goals.
- Trained and mentored field investigators, identifying skills gaps and development opportunities.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to enhance operational effectiveness and intelligence sharing.
- Prepared and delivered concise presentations to stakeholders, conveying critical information during evaluations.
- Provided support during field operations, ensuring strict compliance with protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations.
- Addressed personnel issues.
- Conflict resolution among staff.
- Approved and facilitated funding requests in support of investigative operations.
- Supervised mission support functions.
- Facilities management and supervision.
Special Response Team Commander
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Led a federal Special Response Team in numerous high-risk warrant operations and National Security Special Events.
- Served as the Tactical Liaison for Homeland Security Investigations for the 2024 Republican National Convention and the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
- Oversaw and directed mission planning with an emphasis on risk mitigation and contingency response.
- Led training initiatives that improved team performance and ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Implemented crisis response strategies to effectively manage high-pressure situations and ensure safety of personnel and resources.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance clarity and coordination during operations.
- Approved and facilitated funding requests in support of operations and training.
- Coordinated, facilitated and supervised travel of team personnel and equipment.
Supervisory Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
Des Plaines, Illinois
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Led investigative team of special agents, taskforce officers, and analysts targeting narcotics trafficking, child exploitation, weapons trafficking, intellectual property violations, human smuggling, customs fraud, document fraud, and financial fraud.
- Executed search and arrest warrants in coordination with federal law enforcement.
- Supervised complex investigative operations within federal framework to ensure thoroughness.
- Collaborated with various agencies to enhance coordination on multifaceted criminal investigations.
- Conducted briefings for senior leadership regarding case progress and strategic direction.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations throughout all investigative activities.
- Coordinated regional efforts among local law enforcement to address cross-jurisdictional crime issues.
- Provided direct supervision to agents, ensuring training and certification in specialized areas.
- Conducted performance evaluations.
- Reviewed investigative case reports fir approval.
- Obtained funding in support of investigative operations.
Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
Chicago, Illinois
08.2004 - 11.2019
- Conducted numerous complex and multi-jurisdictional federal and state investigations focused on child exploitation and child sexual abuse material, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human smuggling, criminal street gangs, the illegal export of sensitive arms and technologies, money laundering and its predicate offenses, and immigration fraud
- Drafted numerous affidavits in support of search and arrest warrants.
- Served numerous search and arrest warrants.
- Obtained and served numerous subpoenas for records and testimony.
- Analyzed numerous financial, telephone, internet service provider, travel, and rental records in furtherance of criminal investigations.
- Provided witness testimony in federal and state proceedings.
- Collaborated extensively with the United States Attorney's Office and state prosecutors on numerous successful prosecutions.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies on joint operations.
- Prepared detailed case reports that supported legal proceedings and enhanced prosecution outcomes.
- Interviewed numerous witnesses and suspects to obtain information regarding criminal activities.
- Gathered information from confidential informants, surveillance teams and other law enforcement agencies.
- Engaged in surveillance operations that provided critical evidence for successful investigations.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior agents in investigative techniques.
- Utilized specialized equipment for monitoring and apprehending suspects.
- Coordinated with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all aspects of investigations for review by supervisors.
- Assisted in training new agents on proper investigative techniques and procedures.
- Investigated suspected and alleged criminal violations of laws to determine if evidence warrants prosecution.
- Engaged in online undercover activity targeting child exploitation offenders.
- Collaborated with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on human trafficking investigations.
- Conducted or participated in sensitive interviews of child exploitation and human trafficking victims.
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
Laredo, TX
06.2001 - 07.2004
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people, narcotics and contraband into country.
- Conducted inspections of vehicles and cargo to identify and seize contraband.
- Patrolled designated areas to monitor illegal and suspicious activities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and enforcement actions taken.
Education
HSI Victim Identification Training
Fairfax, VA08-2014
HSI Special Response Team Certification Course
Ft. Benning, GA03-2010
HSI Special Agent Academy
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center12-2004
Criminal Investigator Training Program
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center10-2004
United States Border Patrol Academy
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center10-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2000
Skills
- Investigative techniques
- Law enforcement practices
- Evidence collection
- Evidence analysis
- Witness interviews
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Surveillance operations
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Emergency management
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Interagency collaboration
- Case management
- Operational planning
- Team leadership
- Team coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Stakeholder communication
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective presentation
- Report writing
Timeline
Special Response Team Commander
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
04.2023 - 01.2026
Resident Agent in Charge
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
02.2023 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
11.2019 - 02.2023
Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security, HSI
08.2004 - 11.2019
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
06.2001 - 07.2004
HSI Victim Identification Training
HSI Special Response Team Certification Course
HSI Special Agent Academy
Criminal Investigator Training Program
United States Border Patrol Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University