Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Powerlifting, Hunting, Fishing.
Timeline
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Chip Bowen

Ocilla,GA

Summary

A proven leader in law enforcement, I bring a track record of success from the SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG TASK FORCE, where I excelled in supervising high-stakes narcotics investigations and managing critical resources. My relentless dedication and integrity have consistently exceeded expectations, leading to significant narcotics, funds, and firearms seizures. Skilled in strategic planning and evidence management, my commitment to excellence and accountability sets me apart.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Commander, South Central Drug Task Force

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG TASK FORCE
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed day to day operations of the SCDTF, supervising Narcotics Agents, Office Staff, etc.
  • Supervised Narcotics and Gang related investigations.
  • Supervised and overseen Operation planning, Search Warrants, and Controlled evidence purchases of illegal Narcotics.
  • Effectively managed Agency Budget involving grant related, seized and forfeited funds.
  • Effectively communicated with elected officials; agency statistics, finances, and overall activity.
  • Seized large amounts of Narcotics related funds, property, and firearms.
  • Testified in State and Federal Court cases.


Captain, South Central Drug Task Force

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG TASK FORCE
06.2019 - Current
  • Conducted Narcotics and Gang related Investigations leading to arrests and seizures of large amounts of illegal substances, guns, currency, and property.
  • Testified in State and Federal Courts.
  • Planned and executed controlled purchases of suspected illegal substances.
  • Managed SCDTF (PEPI) funds and Confidential informants.
  • Planned and executed Search warrants, and made arrests of offenders.
  • Managed all evidence in the possession of the SCDTF.

Major, Criminal Investigations

Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervised the Criminal Investigations Division for the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office.
  • Investigated crimes against persons, property crimes, financial crimes, etc.
  • Managed and delegated case assignments to Investigators.
  • Communicated with Command Staff of how to better the Sheriff's Office as a whole.
  • Testified in State and Magistrate Court.
  • Obtained and executed Search warrants for persons, places, and property.
  • Worked with witness support organizations to ensure the safety of witnesses and their families.

Patrol Officer

FITZGERALD POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
  • Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.

Education

Fitzgerald High School
Fitzgerald, GA

English Literature

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
07.2015

Skills

  • Relentless dedication to perform at a high capacity and exceed expectations set by supervisors and myself
  • Accountability, Honesty, and Integrity
  • Desire to outperform previous achievements, and be better tomorrow than was today
  • Willingness to put forth the extra effort that is sometimes required to ensure that a job or task is completed at level that most would not
  • Reliability, and the ability to keep my word

Accomplishments

  • Small Business owner, 2022-Present
  • Father of (3) children
  • 4 time state wrestling qualifier, and collegiate wrestler
  • All conference in Football and Baseball

Powerlifting, Hunting, Fishing.

I currently Hold State, National, and World records in Bench/Squat/Dead-lift for Drug Tested lifters.


Avid Hunter and Fisherman, and owner of BOWEN TAXIDERMY.

Timeline

Commander, South Central Drug Task Force

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG TASK FORCE
09.2023 - Current

Captain, South Central Drug Task Force

SOUTH CENTRAL DRUG TASK FORCE
06.2019 - Current

Major, Criminal Investigations

Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 06.2019

Patrol Officer

FITZGERALD POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 01.2018

Fitzgerald High School

English Literature

Valdosta State University
Chip Bowen