Cory Brandon
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Experienced investigations and operations professional with nearly 8 years in leading complex investigations and managing risk. Skilled in analyzing sensitive information, conducting high-stakes interviews, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. Background includes personnel evaluation, training, and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating sound judgment and effective operation in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective (Investigative Services Division)
Conway Police Department (NH)
NH
07.2025 - Current
- Lead complex investigations involving fraud, misconduct, and criminal activity, managing cases from initiation through resolution
- Conducted advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations by collecting, analyzing, and corroborating publicly available data from digital platforms, social media, and public records to support criminal investigations and develop actionable leads.
- Conducted detailed interviews with victims, witnesses, and subjects, gathering critical information to enhance fact-finding and strengthen decision-making
- Conduct detailed interviews with victims, witnesses, and subjects to support fact-finding and decision-making
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports and present findings to prosecutors and senior leadership
- Collaborated with legal professionals to develop case strategies, contributing to successful outcomes in investigations
- Conducted background investigations on prospective hires, assessing risk and delivering informed hiring recommendations to executive leadership
- Maintain ongoing training in financial crimes, cybercrime, fraud, and investigative best practices
Master Patrol Officer (Field Training Officer)
Conway Police Department
Conway, NH
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised teams of four personnel, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to policies for successful mission outcomes
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated new hires as youngest Field Training Officer, fostering a skilled and effective workforce
- Delivered organization-wide training as certified instructor, enhancing compliance and operational readiness across units
- Supervised teams of up to four personnel, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to policies
- Consistently recognized for performance, leadership, and reliability
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Conway Police Department
Conway, NH
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed safety and risk across a multi-site organization (four schools), serving as primary incident response lead
- Conducted internal investigations into incidents, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders (students, staff, administrators, families) to foster communication and trust
- Created and delivered training materials for internal development programs to enhance staff preparedness
- Developed and implemented training materials for internal development programs
Patrol Officer
Conway Police Department
Conway, NH
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted investigations, gathered evidence, and documented findings to support successful case resolutions
- Responded to incidents and resolved conflicts, utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure community safety
- Built positive relationships with community stakeholders, fostering collaboration to enhance community policing efforts
- Built positive relationships with community stakeholders to support organizational objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Husson University
Bangor, MESkills
- Corporate investigations
- Criminal Investigative Techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Evidence Management
- Report generation
- Leadership training
- Report Writing & Executive Briefings
- Report writing
- Policy enforcement
- Data analysis
- Interview methods
- Team leadership
- Information collection
- Evidence collection
- Evidence management
- Investigation management
- Ethical decision-making
- Report preparation
- Interviewing techniques
Certification
- Certified Investigator (NH Police Academy)
- Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation
- Field Training Officer - GSPCC
- NASRO School Resource Officer Certification
- Axon Taser Instructor
- Crime Scene Processing – Forensic Education
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Detective (Investigative Services Division)
Conway Police Department (NH)
07.2025 - Current
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Conway Police Department
09.2024 - 07.2025
Master Patrol Officer (Field Training Officer)
Conway Police Department
10.2021 - Current
Patrol Officer
Conway Police Department
11.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Husson University
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Assistant Varsity Football Coach / Offensive Coordinator
- Led team strategy, developed entire offensive gameplan, player development, and performance planning
- Specialized in QB growth and development
- Mentored individuals on discipline, accountability, and goal achievement
- Collaborated with staff to achieve team success, including playoff qualification in 3 straight seasons
- Assistant to Owner – Bartlett Carpet & Upholstery
- Supported daily business operations, client relations, and service delivery
- Helped generate new business through customer engagement and competitive quoting
- Contributed to record-setting revenue performance