Dalton Watson
Paris,TN
Summary
Criminal Investigator at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. I am a certified officer with over twelve and a half years of Law Enforcement experience. I have former supervisory experience within the Patrol Division. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer and Criminal Investigator
Henry County Sheriff's Office
Paris, TN
12.2016 - Current
- Patrolled Henry County, TN and enforced state and local laws.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Made arrests and completed booking paperwork under department procedures.
- Patrol Corporal on shift for 5 years.
- SRT Team: 5 years
- K-9 Handler: 4.5 years (Certified in narcotics, tracking, and apprehension)
- Investigate felony and misdemeanor cases for the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
- Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects during criminal investigations.
- Collect, document, and secure evidence for case files.
- Execute search and arrest warrants under Sheriff Office procedures.
Police Officer
Murfreesboro Police Department
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Patrolled Murfreesboro, TN and enforced state and local laws.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Made arrests and completed booking paperwork under department procedures.
Correctional Officer
Henry County Sheriff’s Office
Paris , TN
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervised inmate movement within Henry County Sheriff's Office jail.
- Conducted inmate searches and contraband inspections.
- Conducted cell checks.
- Food and medication service.
- Inmate safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05-2014
High School Diploma -
Henry County High School
Paris, TN 05-2010
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Interviewing
- Case documentation
- Case management
- Report writing
- Communication
- Penmanship
Certification
- Underworld LLC: Auto Theft and Vehicle Crimes (August 2026)
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation State Academy Session IX (July 2025)
- Law Enforcement Innovation Center: Crime Scene Operations (April 2025)
- Law Enforcement Innovation Center: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (March 2025)
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: Criminal Investigation Academy (September 2024)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation: Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Training (August 2024)
- TN Dangerous Drugs Task Force & MLET Group, LLC: Drug Related Death Investigations (March 2024)
- John E. Reid & Associates: The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation (March 2024)
- THSO: Law Enforcement Instructor Development (May 2022)
- National Narcotic Detector Dog Association: Police K-9 Officer (2019-2022)
Timeline
Patrol Officer and Criminal Investigator
Henry County Sheriff's Office
12.2016 - Current
Police Officer
Murfreesboro Police Department
01.2015 - 11.2016
Correctional Officer
Henry County Sheriff’s Office
03.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
High School Diploma -
Henry County High School