David Hatch
Summary
My career(s) of over 20 years on the Springfield, Missouri Police Department, as well as over 30 years with the Missouri Army National Guard have provided me with numerous skills through training, classes and education. However, I excel in investigations and leadership roles, while demonstrating integrity and the ability to mentor teams towards operational success. My expertise also includes developing strategic operations, management, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Corporal
Springfield Police Department
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Missouri Army National Guard
12.2016 - 01.2023
- Battalion CSM for a 700+ Soldier Engineer Battalion comprised of an HHC, FSC, one Engineer Construction Company, one Multi-Role Bridge Company, and two Sapper Companies.
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer within the Engineer Battalion, and advised the Commander concerning the enlisted ranks.
- Principal Noncommissioned Officer responsible for the health, discipline, morale, safety, and welfare in the Engineer Battalion.
- Senior Enlisted Trainer, the CSM worked closely with company command teams when coaching and training First Sergeants and Platoon Sergeants, supervised their professional development, and advised on their personnel assignments.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Police Officer, Corporal
Springfield Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2017
- Major Crime Scene Investigator: Initial Investigator for violent crimes against persons, burglaries, stolen property cases, and searched residents and property.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Performed duties as acting Sergeant: conducted inspections, briefings, and made disciplinary recommendations.
- Collaborated with police officers at crime scenes and during investigations and documented actions, findings and evidence.
- Supported successful investigation completion by interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
Military Police Company First Sergeant
Missouri Army National Guard
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted the Commander in planning, coordinating and supervising of all company activities that support the unit mission.
- Senior NCO advised the Commander in enlisted personnel matters, to include duty assignments, promotions, awards, welfare, human relations, Equal opportunity, alcohol and drug awareness.
- Supervised Soldier's training, management, evaluations, safety, and the welfare of unit members.
- Enforced and supported SHARP, EO and EEO programs within the company.
- Shared lessons learned, has extensive knowledge base from on the job experience and deployments.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Regimental First Sergeant
Missouri Army National Guard
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through effective training and mentorship.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army National Guard
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Trained, supervised and organized over 55 soldiers and personnel.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
Enlisted Soldier, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant
US Army / Missouri Army National Guard
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and military police dismounted battle drills.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MONo Degree - Law Enforcement
Springfield Police Department Police Academy
Springfield, MOSenior Enlisted Military Leadership Course
United States Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss04-2018
Skills
- Observation
- Interviewing
- Courtroom Testimony
- Leading Team Operations
- Firearms Training
- Integrity & Honesty
- Forensic Science
- Training Proficiency
- Evidence Collection
- Conducting Investigations
- Surveillance Techniques
- Background Checks
Accomplishments
- Supervised Crisis Negotiations Team of five members and a member of the Crisis Negotiations Team for five years.
- Supervised Homicide Response Team during Homicide investigations, and was a member of a Homicide Response Team for six years.
- Awarded the Legion of Merit for 30 years of superior leadership and service to the U.S. Army / Missouri Army National Guard.
Certification
- Homicide Investigations Training - 2018
- Crisis Negotiator Level 1 Training -2019
- Special Response Team - 2002
- FETI Level 1 and 2 training-2019
- Domestic Violence Training -2002
- Strangulation Training - 2019
- Wicklander-Zulawski Certification Interview and Interrogations Level 1 and 2 -2013
Timeline
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2023 - 02.2024
Detective Corporal
Springfield Police Department
01.2018 - 12.2024
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Missouri Army National Guard
12.2016 - 01.2023
Military Police Company First Sergeant
Missouri Army National Guard
09.2015 - 12.2016
Regimental First Sergeant
Missouri Army National Guard
10.2010 - 09.2015
Platoon Sergeant
US Army National Guard
09.2007 - 09.2010
Police Officer, Corporal
Springfield Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2017
Enlisted Soldier, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant
US Army / Missouri Army National Guard
02.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Springfield Police Department Police Academy
Senior Enlisted Military Leadership Course
United States Sergeants Major Academy
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