Dennis Brown
1080 John Hill Road Walnut Cove,NC
Summary
Accomplished Detective Sergeant with extensive experience at Stokes County Sheriff's Office, excelling in complex investigations and team leadership. Proven track record in evidence collection and witness interviewing, enhancing case resolution rates. Skilled in preparing for court and mentoring junior officers, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth.
Experienced with investigative techniques critical to uncovering facts and solving cases. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify patterns and connections. Track record of maintaining high ethical standards while gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Sergeant
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - 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.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating resources across departments for successful outcomes.
- Conducted surveillance on high-risk individuals, gathering vital intelligence that contributed to successful arrests and convictions.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- 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.
- 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.
Detective
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
06.2007 - Current
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Patrol Sergeant
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure while making critical decisions to protect public safety.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Coordinated with external agencies such as fire departments or medical personnel during joint operations or emergencies.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for service, assessing situations quickly and acting decisively to protect lives and property.
- Participated in departmental training programs to stay current on best practices in law enforcement, enhancing overall team performance.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Resolved conflicts between citizens by employing de-escalation techniques, preventing further escalation or violence.
- Assisted detectives in gathering intelligence on criminal activity within the community.
- Conducted thorough investigations to solve criminal cases, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and coordinating with other departments as necessary.
- 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.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Education
No Degree - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC12-2002
High School Diploma -
South Stokes High School
1100 South Stokes School Road06-1990
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Conducting investigations
- Witness interviewing
- Crime scene investigation
- Preparing for court
- Affidavits
- Supervising investigations
- Case reviews
- Serving search warrants
Certification
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate.
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
02.2021 - Current
Detective
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
06.2007 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Stokes County Sheriff's Office
05.2006 - 03.2008
No Degree - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Surry Community College
High School Diploma -
South Stokes High School
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