Brian Hardy
Wellington
Summary
Highly skilled and well-rounded law enforcement professional with proficiency in communication and detail. Seasoned investigator with over 26 years of experience. Ability to problem solve and personnel coordination to include risk assessment and mitigation. Ability to handle stressful situation and clearly think them through.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/Detective/Field Training Officer
City Of Lauderhill Police Department
Lauderhill
09.1998 - 02.2018
Conducted long term, complex, and detailed investigations, prepared cases to be presented to the State Attorney's Office, traveled out of state to effect arrests, and to further investigate major felony cases.
- Established working relationship with members of local Police Agencies and the State Attorney's Office, to build trust and improve upon communication to share information and help solve cases
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes
- Regularly made citizen contacts to build rapport and maintain a familiar presence in the community
Sergeant/Detective Sergeant
City Of Lauderhill Police Department
Lauderhill
02.2018 - Present
- Supervised members of Road Patrol Operations. This included handling of schedules, evaluations, and mentoring new officers
- Supervised members of Departments Criminal Investigation Division-Crimes Against Person Unit. Oversaw more than 100 criminal investigations each year, specializing in major felony cases. This included being an instrumental part in creating the Department's Homicide Unit.
- Supervised members of Departments Narcotics Unit and conducting undercover operations. This included working cases with federal partners and case preparation with United States Attorney's Office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01-1997
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School
Plantation, FL06-1992
Skills
- Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Excelled in research, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to build relationships and form partnerships to reach a common goal
- Highly motivated as a leader, mentor, and problem solver
- Conducted and supervised numerous, complex investigations including homicides, major crimes, long term narcotic cases, and undercover operations
- Detailed oriented and well versed in Microsoft Excel and Word programs
Accomplishments
- Received meritorious and distinguished awards as a detective. Recognized by U.S. Marshal's Office for investigation and capture of Top 15 most wanted fugitive. Honored by Department of Justice for investigation and arrests of violent gang that committed several enumerated felonies.
Certification
- Field Training Officer
- CPR certified
Affiliations
- While working in law enforcement, raised five children with the most supportive and understanding wife.
Timeline
Sergeant/Detective Sergeant
City Of Lauderhill Police Department
02.2018 - Present
Police Officer/Detective/Field Training Officer
City Of Lauderhill Police Department
09.1998 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
South Plantation High School