Charles Burress
West Terre Haute
Summary
Accomplished Detective Sergeant at Terre Haute Police Department with expertise in investigative techniques and interpersonal communication. Successfully coordinated multi-agency task forces, dismantling organized crime networks. Proven ability in surveillance planning and report preparation, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and ensuring successful case outcomes through strategic resource management.
Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Sergeant
Terre Haute Police Department
01.1997 - Current
- Oversaw state and federal criminal investigations involving the Vigo County Drug Task Force.
- Oversaw criminal investigations involving the Terre Haute Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Increased interdepartmental collaboration through regular communication with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for information sharing and joint operations.
- Managed budgets for undercover operations and equipment procurement, ensuring responsible allocation of funds while maintaining operational readiness.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Conducted surveillance on high-risk individuals, gathering vital intelligence that contributed to successful arrests and convictions.
- Developed detailed reports on case progress for submission to command staff members and other stakeholders, contributing to informed decision making.
- Coordinated multi-agency task forces targeting organized crime networks, dismantling criminal enterprises through collaborative efforts.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Law
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05-1993
High School Diploma -
Madison Consolidated High School
Madison, Indiana05-1991
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Conflict de-escalation
- Investigative techniques
- Surveillance planning
- Incident investigation
- Interviewing skills
- Information gathering
- Researching skills
- Report preparation
- Case report development
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
Terre Haute Police Department
01.1997 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Law
Vincennes University
High School Diploma -
Madison Consolidated High School
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