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David Batton III

Selma,NC

Summary

I have been a dedicated law enforcement professional for nearly 25 years. Public service has always been a passion of mine, as I served in the United States Army, and with the N.C. Department of Corrections prior to joining the Raleigh Police Department in 1998. A high level of motivation and dedication led to an amazing career with the Raleigh Police Department. Service to country, to state, and to community have been very important to me. Attention to detail, a strong code of ethics, and good moral character have been vital to my success. As I plan for retirement in September of this year, (2023) I hope to find a home in a new career molded around a team environment.

During my service with the Raleigh Police Department, I had the honor of being assigned to a number of outstanding specialty units. Because of my high level of motivation and self-discipline, I was often times selected amongst my peers to serve in these roles. Of note, my service to our Gang Suppression Unit, Fugitive Unit, Hospitality Squad, and "FLEX" Team Unit lead to my career development and prepared me for supervisory roles. I am currently assigned as a lieutenant within our Detective Division and lead several plain clothes units that focus on higher end investigations. This unit, as well as my past unit assignments, operate in a team environment. I love being part of a team and enjoy contributing to a positive outcome involving case investigations and departmental goals.

As my career with the Raleigh Police Department nears an end, I am very excited to begin my next chapter. The team environment is appealing to my inner motivation and drive. I have a lot to offer and believe my skill-set has prepared me to take on any new challenge!

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Lieutenant

Raleigh Police Department
12.2019 - 10.2023
  • Supervised personnel within the Field Operations Division. Ensured officers and sergeants had necessary equipment to perform daily duties. Led shift briefings to address crime trends and patterns and address squad and departmental needs.
  • Reviewed incident reports for thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Coached and mentored subordinates to better prepare them for career advancement.
  • Assumed Watch Commander duties when needed as a liaison between upper management and city resources for higher priority calls that could gain media attention. Maintained a working relationship with media outlets in this role.
  • Supervised five plain clothes detective units within our Detective Division to include, Drugs and Vice squads, Gang Suppression Unit officers, Criminal Enterprise Drug Unit detectives, and Career Criminal Unit detectives.
  • Attended community meetings with citizens and stakeholders to ensure a bond between community and department.
  • Served on our Crisis Negotiator Unit in an "on-call" status. In this role I responded to critical incidents regarding barricaded subjects, suicidal subjects, hostage based encounters, and other high priority calls where communication may be needed with citizens and or suspects.

Police Sergeant

Raleigh Police Department
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to ten to twelve officers.
  • Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
  • Initially assigned to Field Operations Division as a patrol supervisor within the Southeast District.
  • Chosen to lead two specialty units within Field Operations Division to include Hospitality Squad within the Downtown District, and department's FLEX Unit. The Hospitality Squad focused enforcement/regulation efforts within the nightlife sections of the city that encompassed clubs and bars. This was a high-visibility assignment that required multiple stakeholder/citizen meetings and encounters. The FLEX Unit was responsible for targeted enforcement regarding crime patterns and concerns throughout the entire city. These patterns and concerns often consisted of break-ins, drug and gun offenses, violent offender searches and apprehensions, and "crime-of-the-day" type violations and offenses.

Police Officer

Raleigh Police Department
12.1998 - 12.2015
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Chosen early in my career to serve as a Field Training Officer to train and mold young officers to become good, efficient, productive officers.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Chosen to work on two specialty units to include the Gang Suppression Unit within the Special Operations Division and the Fugitive Unit. The Gang Suppression Unit focused enforcement efforts on violent gangs and gang members within the city. This unit worked as a team to address gang related offenses. Because of my work with this unit, I was chosen to serve on the Fugitive Unit within the Detective Division. This unit worked on locating suspects for violent and habitual criminal activity. Often times, these offenders would flee the city in order to evade authorities and subsequent arrest. In this role, I would utilize "out of the box" methods of investigation to locate and arrest these offenders. This was certainly my most rewarding assignment.

Correctional Officer

North Carolina Department Of Corrections
05.1997 - 10.1998
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Worked tower duties to aid against escape, intrusion events.

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army
06.1994 - 09.1996
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Attended Basic Training at Ft. Benning GA. Assigned to Ft. Campbell KY. and Schofield Barracks HI.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Bunn High School
Bunn, NC
06.1994

Skills

  • Selected to serve on Crisis Negotiations Unit after interview and testing process from This unit operated in an on-call, as needed bases As a member of this unit, I assisted with high-priority calls/events These events often involved suicidal subjects, hostage based events, barricaded suspects/subjects, and individuals in a mental health crisis This assignment required excellent listening and communication skills These calls/events were often times incredibly stressful
  • Selected to serve on the Gang Suppression Unit within Special Operations Division after interview/internal resume process as an officer from 4/2009 to 4/2011 This unit concentrated on gang related offenses and offenders and specifically violent criminal activity, and weapons and drug offenses
  • Selected to serve on the Fugitive Unit within the Detective Division after interview and internal resume process from 4/2011 to 12/2015 until promotion to sergeant This unit focused on locating and arresting violent criminal offenders who often times attempted to avoid capture Service on this unit often times required traveling outside of the city limits to locate suspects Worked with numerous outside agencies to aid in locating their violent/repeat offenders I utilized a number of investigative tools while assigned to this unit
  • As a lieutenant, I am currently assigned to the Detective Division and lead five plain clothes units These units are comprised of our Gang Suppression Unit, two Drugs and Vice squads, the Career Criminal Unit, and the Criminal Enterprise Drug Unit The "CCU" and "CEDU" units are comprised of detectives with federal Task Force Officer credentials with the DEA, FBI, and ATF
  • While assigned as an officer within the Field Operations Division prior to promotions I held several certifications Some of my notable certifications include: 1) At Scene Traffic Crash Investigations In this role, I assisted with investigating fatality/serious injury motor vehicle crashes that would often result in lengthy court proceedings 2) Field Training/Police Training Officer In this role, I trained recruits out of the academy with becoming well-rounded, motivated officers I assisted in their development as officers by coaching and mentoring them 3) Completed Basic SWAT School for a total of 55 training hours In this course I learned the basics of SWAT related tactics, and learned to work very well as a team 4) Violent Fugitive Apprehension and Investigations In this course, I learned effective measures to located and apprehend violent offenders 5) Completed several FEMA and NC Emergency Management courses to include IS-200, IS-800, ICS-300, and ICS-400

Accomplishments

While Assigned to the Raleigh Police Department:

  • 18 Letters of Recognition/Commendation throughout career for proactive and or "Citizen Contacts." (Available upon request)
  • 8/2009 - Awarded "Chiefs Citation" for "Top Drug Seizures" within the Special Operations Division while assigned to the Gang Suppression Unit. (Available upon request)
  • 4/2010 - Awarded Departmental Metal of Valor for critical active shooter event. (Available upon request)
  • Several notable letters, acknowledgements from outside agencies relating to outstanding work and or case involvement. (Available upon request)

Timeline

Police Lieutenant

Raleigh Police Department
12.2019 - 10.2023

Police Sergeant

Raleigh Police Department
12.2015 - 12.2019

Police Officer

Raleigh Police Department
12.1998 - 12.2015

Correctional Officer

North Carolina Department Of Corrections
05.1997 - 10.1998

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army
06.1994 - 09.1996

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Wake Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Bunn High School

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