David Smith
Lanett
Summary
Accomplished Detective Sergeant at Valley Police Department, adept in firearms handling and team leadership, significantly reduced crime rates through innovative investigation strategies and effective community engagement. Expert in evidence analysis and court testimony, ensuring high conviction rates. Skilled in conflict de-escalation, fostering safer community environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Sergeant/Chambers County Deputy Coroner
Valley Police Department
09.2009 - Current
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Streamlined evidence collection processes by implementing new technologies to ensure timely analysis and accurate results.
- Conducted surveillance on high-risk individuals, gathering vital intelligence that contributed to successful arrests and convictions.
- Improved community relations through participation in public events and forums to discuss safety concerns and gather feedback from residents.
- Reduced crime rates in the community through proactive patrolling and intelligence-led policing strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups to foster cooperation in addressing crime issues.
- Led crisis negotiation teams during hostage situations or standoffs with barricaded subjects, resolving incidents peacefully without loss of life or injury to officers or civilians involved.
- Testified effectively in court proceedings as an expert witness, securing convictions in numerous high-profile cases.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Implemented new procedures for evidence preservation and chain-of-custody documentation, reducing the potential for mishandling or tampering during investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity And Electronic Technology
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05.1998
Skills
- Team leadership skills
- Firearms handling
- Conflict de-escalation
- Traffic enforcement
Timeline
Detective Sergeant/Chambers County Deputy Coroner
Valley Police Department
09.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electricity And Electronic Technology
Southern Union State Community College
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