Dalton McKenzie
Florence,SC
Summary
With 25 years of Law Enforcement experience, I am an organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
After my retirement from Law Enforcement, I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Clarendon County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - Current
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough criminal investigations and utilizing effective interview techniques.
- Enhanced interagency collaboration for successful case outcomes through regular communication with law enforcement partners.
- Gathered crucial evidence by executing search warrants and processing crime scenes meticulously.
- Streamlined investigative processes, implementing time-saving strategies to expedite case resolutions.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient data analysis, enhancing the overall effectiveness of criminal investigations.
- Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.
- Established strong working relationships with federal partners for seamless coordination on cross-border investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Testified in court during Circuit Court proceedings and trials.
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
02.2002 - 07.2016
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough traffic stops and identifying potential criminal activity.
- Conducted detailed investigations, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses for successful case resolution.
- Provided support during special events, ensuring a safe environment for participants and attendees.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to maintain peak performance and stay current on law enforcement trends.
- Testified in court proceedings, presenting accurate facts and evidence to assist in the prosecution of offenders.
- Exercised sound judgment under high-pressure situations, making critical decisions that protected lives and property.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly, implementing appropriate actions to mitigate risks while ensuring public safety at all times.
- Contributed to overall team success through participation in regular meetings, trainings, debriefings sessions.
- Drafted daily reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Administered security detail for governor and other officials both at their residences and during travel.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Police Officer
Darlington Police Department
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Police Officer
Lake City Police Department
02.1999 - 02.2002
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Education
South Carolina Highway Patrol Certification -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC02.2002
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05.2000
Class 1 Law Enforcement Degree -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC02.1999
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Report Writing
- Interview Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Investigative Research
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Stress Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Report Preparation
- Risk Assessment
- Calm in Crisis Situations
- Report Generation
- Ethical and Honest
- Risk Analysis
- Data Review
- Action Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Research Abilities
- Due Diligence
- Detailed Report Writing
- Case Management
- Evidence Gathering
- Evidence Control
- Criminal Investigations
- Case Documentation
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Clarendon County Sheriff's Office
01.2016 - Current
Police Officer
Darlington Police Department
07.2015 - 01.2016
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
02.2002 - 07.2016
Police Officer
Lake City Police Department
02.1999 - 02.2002
South Carolina Highway Patrol Certification -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florence Darlington Technical College
Class 1 Law Enforcement Degree -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
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