Celtain Batterson
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement Intelligence Field Investigator with a superior understanding of intelligence collection and analysis. Adept at writing detailed and accurate reports with a strong focus on providing actionable intelligence. Successful at staying alert and making decisions under pressure. One who is focused on keeping the general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and law enforcement partners in complex investigations of organized crime.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intelligence Unit, Field Investigator
Chattanooga Police Department
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented the Intelligence Unit strategies and policies in use today.
- Key role in the utilization of a nationwide intelligence sharing application (ReadyOps).
- Maintained a constant readiness status to assist any law enforcement entity or agent in a moment of need.
- Maintained an undercover status for use in surveillance operations and group infiltrations.
- Created highly effective and timely intelligence products to support multiple law enforcement agencies with intelligence.
- Developed high-quality intelligence products for decision-makers, contributing to informed policy decisions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders across government agencies nationwide, promoting collaboration on intelligence matters.
- Collaborated with interagency partners to develop comprehensive threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Conducted in-depth research on emerging threats, enabling proactive countermeasures and increased situational awareness.
- Identified trends and patterns in intelligence data, providing actionable insights for strategic planning efforts.
- Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Prioritized threat levels for analyzing and communication.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for efficient operations and information sharing.
- Conducted reconnaissance to compile field information, focusing on strategic target locations.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on high risk fugitive whereabouts leading to successful arrests.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Participated in joint task forces targeting specific criminal threats such as gangs or drug trafficking organizations.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for data analysis and suspect tracking enhancing investigative capabilities.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Assisted in the execution of search warrants for evidence collection in criminal investigations.
- Liaison to The Department of Homeland Security.
Police Officer, Uniformed Patrol
Chattanooga Police Department
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Participated in department-wide training sessions to maintain current knowledge of best practices within law enforcement and increase overall effectiveness on patrol assignments.
- Improved community relations by attending neighborhood meetings and addressing concerns of local residents.
- Prevented potential criminal activity by maintaining a visible presence within assigned patrol areas and engaging with citizens to foster a sense of security.
- Reduced crime rates through proactive patrolling and responding to calls for service in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the successful apprehension of multiple suspects through effective collaboration with fellow officers and other law enforcement agencies.
- Enhanced road safety by conducting regular traffic enforcement operations, issuing citations, and providing warnings as necessary.
- Engaged in self-initiated enforcement actions such as traffic stops or pedestrian checks, ensuring compliance with local laws and ordinances.
- Efficiently resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
- Collaborated with other first responders during emergency situations, sharing information and resources to ensure public safety.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and completed detailed reports on arrests, incidents, and other law enforcement actions.
- Was a member of a highly motivated team who improved the quality of life for the citizens of Chattanooga through selfless service.
Education
High School Diploma -
LaVergne High School
Smyrna, TN2005
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Skills
- Strong collaboration and team work skills
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- Expert on violent US based criminal organizations
- Innovative thinking
- Criminal Investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Interview techniques
- Assertiveness
- Undercover Investigations
- Database Research
- Intelligence Gathering Methods
- Open Source Intelligence
- Threat Assessment
- Intelligence products
- Maintaining records
- Tactical Firearms Proficiency
- Physical Fitness
Accomplishments
- Initiated the proposal and completed a project on the implementation of a load bearing vest to be utilized agency wide. This was a significant process that involved input from the community, medical professionals, and law enforcement personnel.
- Introduced the idea and process for the utilization of a nationwide intelligence sharing platform in conjunction with Homeland Security.
- Wrote the current policy in place for the Chattanooga Police Department Intelligence Unit.
- Designed many of the intelligence processes and procedures currently in place for the Chattanooga Police Department Intelligence Unit.
- Created an intelligence sharing network that included hundreds of contacts that extended across the United States.
- Have received written commendations from supervisory levels.
- Received the life saving award.
- Approved for the purple heart award.
Highlight Assignments
- 01/2016, Operation Drop the Mic, Intelligence Unit/FDC
- 10/2016, Operation BHB, ATF/FBI
- 02/2018, 06/2018, Operation Trailblazing, DEA
- 07/2018, Operation Smoked Sausage, ATF/FBI
- 08/2018, 09/2018, Operation SFS
- 08/2018, 01/2019, Operation Street Sweeper, FBI
- 01/17/2019, 03/2019, Operation Beating a Dead Horse, DEA
- 08/2019, 10/2019, Operation Smoke All Through the City, D.A.
- 08/2019, 10/2019, Operation Family Tradition, ATF
- 11/2019, 12/2019, Operation Tropic City, FBI
- 02/2020, 02/2020, Operation SMURF, TBI
- 08/2020, 10/2020, Operation Where’s my package, DEA
- 02/2021, 04/2021, Operation City Blues, TBI
- 07/2023, 10/2023, Safe Streets Task Force summer, FBI
Training
- Basic gang Investigations
- Advanced gang Investigations
- Street gang intelligence
- FBI Digital Imaging and Video Recovery Team (DIVRT)
- ATF interviewing
- ATF Federal firearms laws and E-Trace
- Search warrant writing
- Basic SWAT
- Advanced SWAT
- ALERRT course
- ERASE course
- Basic Narcotics
- Advanced Narcotics investigations
- Advanced tactical handgun course
- Rapid response technology and tactics
- Basic Street Survival course
- Crisis Intervention
- ATF RICO building conference
- Advanced search warrant writing
Certification
- The following text is a list of certificates that I have obtained from various training courses and agencies:
- Certificate of Completion of Police Officer Standards and Training, issued on April 17, 2014
- Chattanooga Police Department Officer Survival and Communications Spanish 1 Course, issued on February 20, 2014
- Chattanooga Police Department DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, issued on March 7, 2014
- National Tactical Officers Association/Livingston Police Department Basic SWAT Operator, issued on October 24, 2014
- Hamilton County/City of Chattanooga Crisis Intervention Team Training, issued on October 31, 2014
- Tennessee Gang Investigators Association Basic Gang Investigators Course, issued on October 7, 2015
- National Tactical Officers Association/Livingston Police Department Advanced SWAT Operator, issued on May 9, 2016
- Regional Counter Drug Training Academy Gangs and Drugs, issued on July 14, 2016
- Regional Counter Drug Training Academy Writing Drug Search Warrants, issued on July 29, 2016
- Regional Counter Drug Training Academy Advanced Gang and Drugs Investigations, issued on September 22, 2016
- FBI Digital Imaging and Video Recovery Team, issued on October 5, 2017
- Red Bank Police Department Basic SWAT Operations, issued on December 8, 2017
- U.S. Department of Justice Basic Street Gangs Investigations, issued on November 16, 2017
- U.S. Department of Justice ATF Federal Firearm Laws and Firearm Tracing, issued on May 30, 2017
- U.S. Department of Justice ATF Interviewing and Interrogation, issued on May 30, 2017
- Chattanooga Police Department Electronic Handgun Optics, issued on July 31,2023
Timeline
Intelligence Unit, Field Investigator
Chattanooga Police Department
01.2019 - Current
Police Officer, Uniformed Patrol
Chattanooga Police Department
11.2013 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
LaVergne High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
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