Dempsey Addy
Hudson Oaks
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Fort Worth Police Officer, approximately fifteen years as a Task Force Officer with ATF and HSI, excelling in undercover investigations and covert surveillance. Perfected hundreds of federal cases for successful prosecution as a TFO including complex cases against transnational Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations, Russian Mafia, and domestic Criminal Street Gangs engaged in trafficking of illegal narcotics and firearms. Proven team leader skilled in informant handling and case management. Committed to enhancing operational effectiveness and team cohesion. I have maintained positive relationships with senior attorneys of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Law enforcement professional with proven track record in compliance and regulation enforcement. Adept at managing complex cases and ensuring public safety. Known for strong teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law-enforcement
City of Fort Worth Police Department
10.1995 - Current
- Managed complex investigations that led to the federal prosecution of transnational and domestic Narcotics and Firearms traffickers.
- Lead surveillance operations, often weeks long, to assist in the investigation and prosecution of numerous Serial Robbery and Homicide actors. Including identifying unknown suspects and conducting surveillance up to and during offenses.
- Perform Personal Protection duties during dignitary protection details, including partnering with United States Secret Service Presidential Detail Agents for Presidential and Candidate visits.
- Provide plainclothes surveillance/counter surveillance for large scale public events.
Materials Handler
Crosby Lebus Mfg.
02.1994 - 10.1995
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and product placement.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to comply with safety standards and improve productivity.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and equipment operation best practices.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
11.1989 - 11.1993
- As member of Sixth Platoon, USMC Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), Atlantic for three and one half years, I Led diverse teams in high-pressure environments to achieve mission objectives.
- Missions included Presidential Security in concert with USSS Counter Assault Team members in high threat locations outside the US, protective details for US diplomats and General Officers in the US and internationally, site and personal security for US Intelligence and Armed Forces members on international missions, and the security of US Nuclear Material to include weapons, fuel, and Naval vessels.
- Coordinated with partner forces and local leadership.
- I was responsible for the daily training and welfare of a squad of thirteen Marines as squad leader.
- Established training and led operations as the Close Quarters Battle Assault Team leader and Explosive Breacher.
- As the Helicopter, Rope, and Suspension Training (HRST) NCO for the platoon planned, coordinated, and rigged the systems for the insertion and extraction of the Assault Team via helicopter as well as climbing and rappelling operations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance tactical skills and operational readiness.
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain management for efficient resource allocation during deployments.
- Fostered collaboration among units to streamline communications and improve operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior Marines, enhancing their professional development and leadership capabilities.
- Oversaw adherence to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with military regulations in all operations.
- Spearheaded initiatives that improved team cohesion and morale during challenging assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
McAdory High School
McCalla, AL06-1989
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Report writing
- Case report development
- Undercover investigations
- Covert surveillance
- Testifying skills
Accomplishments
- 1998-2002 Member of FWPD East Division Zero Tolerance Unit
- 2002- I was selected as an original member of the FWPD Intel Unit. That unit would later be split into Criminal Intel later becoming OST, Homeland Security, and the Electronic Surveillance Unit.
- 2002- Selected to be a full time Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
- 2003-2004 - Led an undercover investigation which led to the federal indictment and convictions of 15 Blood Gang members for drug trafficking.
- 2004-2005 - Conducted an undercover investigation which resulted in the federal prosecution of 25, Four Trey Crip Gang members for drug trafficking and firearms.
- 2008-2009 - Case agent on an investigation into Firearms Smuggling by members of the Mexican DTO known as La Familia Michoacana. This investigation became an OCDETF with DEA. This case resulted in the federal prosecution of 13 members of LFM for firearms and narcotics trafficking
- 2010 - Left the ATF position to help establish the newly formed FWPD Criminal Intel Unit.
- 2012- Returned to a full time ATF position at the request of ATF leadership to perfect cases on armed gang members and armed narcotics traffickers. Successfully prosecuted numerous simple single and multiple defendant federal cases during this time.
- 2015- Returned to FWPD full time to establish SOP for using NIBIN to identify shooting suspects and set up a FWPD Gun Crime Unit at the request the US Attorney's Office in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. This work resulted in the ID and capture of a serial Robber and Capital Murder Suspect. The unit would later become the FWPD Gun Violence Unit.
- 2015 to 2023- Identified and investigated several serial Robbery suspects, Homicide actors, and child Sex Offenders as a member of FWPD Criminal Intel Unit. This included Multiple Pharmacy Robbery crews, two infamous serial killers, to include a subject that committed in excess of 30 business robberies across the Metro-Plex, and the Cantina Bandits in 2018 who were responsible for a months long spree of violent robberies in Ft Worth.
- 2023- As a result of work on multiple murder investigations I identified the source of several of the firearms used in the offenses to include the source of "Glock Switches" and AR auto sears. This led to an undercover investigation that prosecuted multiple gang members federally for firearms and narcotics related offenses including the largest seizure and producer of Machine Gun Conversion Devices in ATF history.
- Present - As a member of the FWPD Operations and Surveillance Team I continue to work field investigations for the Homicide, Robbery, and Crimes Against Children Units, to identify and arrest their suspects, as well as assist and coordinate with outside state, local, and federal agencies to prosecute cases.
Certification
- Master Peace Officer License
- TCOLE Instructor
- SWAT Certified
- Trained in the recognition of Stress Response Indicators
- Certified Executive Protection Specialist
- Deputized US Marshall, as an ATF Task Force Officer
Awards
1990- Letter of Commendation, Commander of Charleston Naval Base, disrupting activities of a domestic terror group
1991- Letter of Commendation, Commander of 6th Fleet, for performance of duties as a part of a Presidential security detail
2010- Commendation Award, United Stated Attorney's Office
2011- Certificate of Appreciation, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces
2018- FWPD Certificate of Merit, surveillance and arrest of a group of violent bank robbers
2019- FWPD Medal Of Commendation,
2020- FWPD Medal Of Commendation, identifying, and capturing a group of violent serial robbers
2023- Letter of Commendation, Mayor of Fort Worth
2023- FWPD Team Award, for units efforts in addressing violent crime
2024- Certificate of Appreciation, ATF Dallas Field Division, tracking and arresting suspects that had robbed and shot at ATF agents
2024- Distinguished Service Medal, ATF, for "exceptional merit" on a long term complex investigation
Timeline
Law-enforcement
City of Fort Worth Police Department
10.1995 - Current
Materials Handler
Crosby Lebus Mfg.
02.1994 - 10.1995
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
11.1989 - 11.1993
High School Diploma -
McAdory High School