Brian McClaran
Sherman,TX
Summary
Accomplished at the Howe Police Department, leveraged strong interrogation skills and community relations to solve complex cases, enhancing safety and trust. Expert in evidence processing and courtroom testimony, led teams to achieve significant case resolutions, embodying calmness in crises and advancing law enforcement practices. Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes and organized crime. Results-oriented Investigator with diverse experience in law enforcement settings. Independently handles long-term investigative cases. Detective with extensive knowledge of federal and city laws, crime prevention tactics and conflict resolution techniques. Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant Investigator
Howe Police Department
07.2023 - Current
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Performed routine patrol, answered phone calls and responded to calls without any other officers on shift
Police Patrol Officer
Howe Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents and emergencies by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Trained other officers
Narcotics Detective
Sherman Police Department
01.2008 - 11.2022
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Tracked local gang activity by territory to stay on top of current dynamics.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes such as murder and robbery.
- Worked numerous cases of identity theft tied to individuals involved in drug sales or purchases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in narcotics trafficking.
- Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Federal and state cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
Police Patrol Officer
Sherman Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Detective Corporal
Grayson County Sheriffs Office
09.2004 - 01.2007
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in state and federal cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Grayson County Sheriffs Office
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Police Patrol Officer
Pottsboro Police Department
09.1997 - 09.2003
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating state and federal crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Trained other officers.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Education
Criminal Justice
Grayson College
Denison, TXHigh School Diploma -
Sherman High School
Sherman, TX05.1994
Skills
- Community Relations
- Team Management
- Surveillance techniques
- Courtroom Testimony
- Trend Monitoring
- Calm in crisis situations
- Legal knowledge
- Interview techniques
- Crime scene photography
- Evidence processing
- Interrogation skills
- Law enforcement knowledge
Timeline
Sergeant Investigator
Howe Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Police Patrol Officer
Howe Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Narcotics Detective
Sherman Police Department
01.2008 - 11.2022
Police Patrol Officer
Sherman Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2008
Detective Corporal
Grayson County Sheriffs Office
09.2004 - 01.2007
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Grayson County Sheriffs Office
09.2003 - 09.2004
Police Patrol Officer
Pottsboro Police Department
09.1997 - 09.2003
Criminal Justice
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Sherman High School
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