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Carrol Morris

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

With over two decades at the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, I've ascended from Detention Officer to Lieutenant, demonstrating exceptional leadership and investigative skills. Expert in criminal investigations and adept at managing high-stakes situations, I hold multiple Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses, showcasing my commitment to law enforcement excellence and continuous professional development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
06.2019 - Current

Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Unit Lieutenant

  • December 2022 - present
  • Assign and review criminal complaints
  • Review search and arrest warrants and affidavits
  • Respond to all major call outs
  • Respond to citizen complaints
  • Investigate high profile or sensitive investigations
  • Prepare crime analysis reports
  • Prepare budget requests for consideration
  • Teach TCOLE classes
  • Conduct testing and interviews for open positions

Patrol Lieutenant

  • July 2019 to December 2022
  • Field Training Coordinator
  • Supervised specialized units
  • Answered directly to the Chief Deputy of Patrol

Sergeant

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
09.2012 - Current

Sergeant - Emission Task Force

  • February 2016 to June 2019
  • Taught temporary tag and registration fraud recognition
  • Coordinate with the State of Texas about grant budget
  • Developed the Tarrant County Sheriff high Voltage installation program
  • Attended bid meetings for county contracts
  • Testify as needed

Sergeant - Crime Scene Unit

  • January 2014 to February 2016
  • Scheduled personnel to ensure all shifts were covered
  • Responded to crime scenes

Sergeant - Emergency Communications Division

  • September 2012 to January 2014
  • Scheduled personnel to ensure all shifts were covered
  • conducted annual performance reviews
  • Worked a dispatch console during times when the dispatch center experienced higher than normal call volume
  • Trained new dispatchers

Deputy Sheriff

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
06.1999 - Current

Criminal Investigator

  • November 2002 to September 2012
  • Assigned to Crimes Against Persons
  • Assigned to Crimes Against Children
  • Investigator criminal complaints
  • Wrote and executed search and arrest warrants
  • Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects
  • Filed cases with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
  • Testified in court
  • Responded to scenes of major incidents
  • Member of the Tarrant County Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.)
  • Member of the Tarrant County Child Abduction Response Team (C.A.R.T.)

Patrol Deputy

  • June 1999 to November 2002
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle to identify security and safety issues.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Conducted traffic stops
  • Testified in court
  • Responded to and investigated reports of criminal activity

Dispatcher

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
07.1993 - Current
  • Acting supervisor in absence of the dispatch sergeant
  • Answered 9-1-1 and non emergency calls
  • Dispatched patrol units to calls for service
  • Entered and confirmed arrest warrants
  • Entered and confirmed NCIC/TCIC entries
  • Taught NCIC/TCIC as an associate trainer
  • Approved daily reports

Detention Officer

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
12.1992 - Current
  • December 1992 to July 1993
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.

Dispatcher

Grand Prairie Police Department
05.1991 - 11.1992
  • Answered 9-1-1 and non emergency phone calls
  • Dispatched patrol units to calls for service3
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.

Education

Professional Certificate - 109th School of Police Supervision

Institute For Law Enforcement Administration
Plano, Texas
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04-2010

Skills

  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Peace Officer License
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Jailer License
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Telecommunicator License
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Instructor
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Sexual Assault / Family Violence Investigator
  • FBI - LEEDA Trilogy award

Timeline

Lieutenant

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
06.2019 - Current

Sergeant

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
09.2012 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
06.1999 - Current

Dispatcher

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
07.1993 - Current

Detention Officer

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
12.1992 - Current

Dispatcher

Grand Prairie Police Department
05.1991 - 11.1992

Professional Certificate - 109th School of Police Supervision

Institute For Law Enforcement Administration

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Carrol Morris