Deidre Byrd
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement officer with a robust background in patrol operations and narcotics investigation, notably with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office.Professional and well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
119 Old Monticello Road, Milledgeville, Ga 31061
05.2021 - Current
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Ran day to day patrol shift briefings and debriefings for Deputies.
- Certified Instructor and Field Training Officer.
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Milledgeville Police Department
125 Floyd Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville, GA
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Certified Instructor and taught classes for other Officers.
- Assigned daily shift duties.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Field training Officer
- Conducted shift briefings and debriefings daily.
Narcotics Investigator
Laurens County Sheriff's Office
511 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Tracked local gang activity by territory to stay on top of current dynamics.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Worked numerous cases of identity theft tied to individuals involved in drug sales or purchases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
Detective / Crime Scene Technician
Milledgeville Police Department
125 Floyd Griffin Jr. Street
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
Detective
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
119 Old Monticello Road, Milledgeville, GA
03.2006 - 11.2012
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Patrol Sergeant / Detective
Gray Police Department
151 James Street, Gray, GA 31032
10.2002 - 03.2006
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Handled day to day Patrol Duties
- Investigated Crimes as well as processed crime scenes for evidence.
Education
No Degree - Georgia Peace Officer Training
Georgia Police Academy
Macon, GA01.2003
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
Dublin, GA06.1995
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia College, Dublin, Ga
Dublin, GA1995
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Crime Prevention
- Public Safety
- Traffic Control
- Community policing
- Certified Instructor & Field Training Officer
- Certified in Radar & Lidar
- Drone Team Member/Spotter
Certification
Certified Instructor
Certified Field Training Officer
Certified in Radar and Lidar
Drone Team Member / Spotter
Timeline
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
05.2021 - Current
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Milledgeville Police Department
01.2016 - 10.2020
Narcotics Investigator
Laurens County Sheriff's Office
03.2014 - 01.2016
Detective / Crime Scene Technician
Milledgeville Police Department
11.2012 - 02.2014
Detective
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
03.2006 - 11.2012
Patrol Sergeant / Detective
Gray Police Department
10.2002 - 03.2006
No Degree - Georgia Peace Officer Training
Georgia Police Academy
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia College, Dublin, Ga