Deon Thornton

PATROL DEPUTY 04/2019-06/2019

• 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.
• Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION DETECTIVE 06/2019-CURRENT

• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
• Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
• Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
• Conducted thorough investigations into property crimes to develop criminal cases.
• Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings.
• Conducted personal, property and event surveillance.
• Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.

PATROL OFFICER 2010-2014

• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
• Responded to automobile accidents and criminal activity.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
• Apprehended suspects.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses for criminal activity.

ROBBERY DETECTIVE 2014-2017

• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
• Wrote detailed narratives outlining the evidence generated during the case investigation.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.

TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT 2017-2019

• Conducted surveillance on suspects ranging from homicide to vehicle theft.
• Investigated cases generated within the field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Conducted controlled illegal narcotics.
• Generated and conducted search and arrest warrants.
• Conducted security detail for The Mayor of the City of Mobile.

Owner and operator of a construction business which consisted of managing employees, bidding on and estimating construction jobs, managing purchasing accounts and employee payroll.

Remodeled private residences and commercial businesses that consisted of removing and replacing wood, vinyl, ceramic flooring, replacing cabinetry and wood trim.