Brian Wilson
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Dedicated, skilled, hardworking, patient and compassionate leader at the current rank of Sergeant, bringing 18 years of experience in law enforcement. Detail-oriented and disciplined with strong leadership skills, high integrity and analytical approach to policing. Ability to use hands on experience to maintain calm demeanor while acting as incident commander. Focused on making positive impact on department and community through progressive policy development. Effectively oversee, discipline and motivate officers to better protect and serve area residents. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators and general public with good interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Horry County Police Department
01.2020 - Current
- Manage Patrol Squad with day to day operations, Approve daily written reports, Approve Case File for Felony cases.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Organized shift operations, including assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and providing feedback.
- Developed and implemented strategies for responding to high-risk situations involving violent or armed suspects.
- Maintained close communication with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate joint investigations and operations.
- Supervised patrol activities, ensuring that laws were enforced in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Help train new officers and corporals in daily operations and procedures. Encourage and teach officers how to investigate crimes to be ready for the next step in their career.
- Instrumental in developing a culinary division.
- Trained and certified Peer member on department Peer team as well as Peer team for the State of South Carolina.
Detective
Horry County Police Department
06.2012 - 01.2020
- Investigate violent crimes such as Homicide, Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery, and Aggravated Assault, as well as Property Crimes.
- Prepare cases in written form and present them to the Solicitor’s Office for prosecution, Courtroom testimony in all phases of the judicial process.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Suggested the need and implementation of a field training manual for new detectives in each division.
- Interviewed victims and suspects using appropriate techniques in order to collect accurate information about the incident.
- Experience in working over 100 homicides, several high community interest cases as a lead investigator (Hills and L. Moody, both with positive closure) and assisted with (H. Elvis, A. Pipkin, A. Berbiglia, baby Grace and the end of baby Horry).
- Experience with over 100 other violent crimes and miscellaneous death investigations.
- Multiple court cases with extended convictions.
- Had 40% closure rate in property crimes, with several high profile cases involving multiple states or jurisdictions.
- Developed task force with stolen vehicle ring spreading over multiple agencies in South Carolina and SLED.
Corporal
Horry County Police Department
07.2008 - 06.2012
- First line supervisor of a patrol shift, and main supervisor in the absence of the Sergeant.
- Collected and evaluated Uniform Crime Reports and other documentation prepared by subordinate officers.
- Reviewed cases prior to submittal to the Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.
- Conducted monthly evaluations of subordinate performance.
- Certified Field Training officer, training 12 officers.
- Teach, mold and train new and junior officers to be more proficient in daily duties.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies when needed for support or resources.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
Patrolman First Class - Community Outreach Team
Horry County Police Department
12.2007 - 07.2008
- Fostered partnerships and relationships with citizens by practicing a community based policing philosophy,
- Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs.
- Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Developed and implemented programs to fill different community needs.
- Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings monthly.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to increase visibility in the community.
- Assisted Narcotics division in providing uniform presence during operations, as well as information on individuals within the community.
- Responsible for escorting high profile individuals entering the county or while visiting.
Patrolman First Class - Patrol Division
Horry County Police Department
10.2005 - 12.2007
- Assisted in the development of patrol strategies to reduce crime and improve public safety.
- Investigated criminal activity by interviewing witnesses and suspects, taking photographs, collecting evidence, and preparing detailed reports.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests for violations of state laws or local ordinances.
- Responded to calls for service from citizens regarding suspicious persons or activities.
- Utilized technology including computers, radios, radar guns., in daily duties.
- Interacted with members of diverse cultural backgrounds while maintaining respect for their beliefs.
- Actively participated in community policing initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement officers and residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stevenson High School
Livonia, MI06.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Schoolcraft Community College
Livonia, MISkills
- Patience
- Great Teacher
- Dedicated
- Leader
- Honest
- Empathetic
- Community Relations
- Emergency Response
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Calm Under Pressure
- Quality Assurance
- Analytical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Public Service
- Report Writing
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Team Building and Development
- Interrogation Techniques
- Criminal Investigations
- Police Patrol Operations
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- MADD- Death Notification Course
- Group Crisis Intervention
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis
- FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division- Advanced Comparison for Ten Print examiners
- FBI- - CJISD -Scientific Basics of Fingerprints, Classifying, Recording, and Comparing Including the Scientific Basics of Palm Prints
- John E. Reid School of Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- Criminal Gang Interrogation and Detection
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- First Line Supervisor Training Course
- Field Training Officer Certified
- Radar Certified
- Data Master Certified
- NCIC Certification
- South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy (SCCJA)- Class I Law Enforcement OfficerCertification
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sergeant
Horry County Police Department
01.2020 - Current
Detective
Horry County Police Department
06.2012 - 01.2020
Corporal
Horry County Police Department
07.2008 - 06.2012
Patrolman First Class - Community Outreach Team
Horry County Police Department
12.2007 - 07.2008
Patrolman First Class - Patrol Division
Horry County Police Department
10.2005 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Stevenson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Schoolcraft Community College
- MADD- Death Notification Course
- Group Crisis Intervention
- Assisting Individuals in Crisis
- FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division- Advanced Comparison for Ten Print examiners
- FBI- - CJISD -Scientific Basics of Fingerprints, Classifying, Recording, and Comparing Including the Scientific Basics of Palm Prints
- John E. Reid School of Advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- Criminal Gang Interrogation and Detection
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- First Line Supervisor Training Course
- Field Training Officer Certified
- Radar Certified
- Data Master Certified
- NCIC Certification
- South Carolina Criminal Justice Training Academy (SCCJA)- Class I Law Enforcement OfficerCertification
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