Derek McBee
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Dedicated hard working Investigator with a broad employment history across various law enforcement settings as well as active duty Military background working with Border Patrol. Adept in managing long-term investigative cases. Seeking a position with a company with opportunities for advancement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Narcotics Detective
Las Cruces Police Department
Las Cruces, NM
09.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted prosecutors during trial preparations by providing expert testimony concerning the nature of narcotic substances found at crime scenes.
- Conducted follow-up investigations for felony narcotics arrests.
- Conducted surveillance of suspected drug activity in high-crime areas.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Collaborated with agents, businesses and organizations to identify drug trafficking routes and dealers.
- Tracked information from patrol officers, community members and confidential informants.
- Investigated cases involving possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Performed undercover work and organized operational plans.
- Monitored known drug traffickers' movements using GPS technology.
- Contacted Judges to receive approval for search warrants
- Task Force Officer (TFO) for FBI
- Worked alongside FBI, DEA, US Marshall, ATF UC officers to effectively build cases for prosecution
Patrol Officer
Las Cruces Police Department
Las Cruces, NM
09.2013 - 06.2018
- Appointed as an FTO training officer who effectively trained multiple cadets into successful officers by utilizing proper policy and procedures
- Team member on SWAT Team
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Conducted traffic stops, wrote tickets, and made arrests when necessary.
- Performed first aid as needed in emergency situations.
- Enforced local ordinances related to parking violations or other minor infractions.
- Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from police officers.
- Studied crime reports to identify trends and strategize patrol and investigative responses.
- Provided assistance to victims of crimes or accidents.
- Attended regular training sessions on new law enforcement techniques and procedures.
Team Leader Counter Drug Task Force
US Army National Guard
Las Cruces, NM
05.2005 - 2013
- Conducted surveillance of suspected drug smuggling along side United States Border Patrol
- Offered insight and support to keep Border Patrol and soldiers motivated and working toward objectives.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Photographed narcotic smuggling along the Mexican border to compile evidence
- Started career as Private First Class(E3) ended at a Sargent First Class(E7)
- Remained active duty through out time with Counter Drug
- Conducted ground reconnaissance missions along the southern United States border
- Assisted in the apprehension of drug smugglers and seizure of millions dollars of illicit narcotics trying to be smuggled into the United States
- Responsible for millions of dollars of equipment with zero losses
Education
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
Grants, NM05.1998
Skills
- Conducting Computer Checks
- Serving Search Warrants
- Witness Interviewing
- Undercover Experience
- Controlled Tactical Operations
- Interrogation Skills
- Event Surveillance
- Undercover Investigations
- Report Preparation
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Firearms Expertise
- Locating Individuals
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Firearms Knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Collecting Evidence
- Debriefing Informants
- Community Policing
- Judicial Procedures Knowledge
- Researching Skills
- Defensive Tactics Training
- Testifying Skills
- Drone pilot
Accomplishments
- Received award for case of the year by High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDA) in August 2022.
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Narcotics Detective
Las Cruces Police Department
09.2018 - 11.2022
Patrol Officer
Las Cruces Police Department
09.2013 - 06.2018
Team Leader Counter Drug Task Force
US Army National Guard
05.2005 - 2013
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
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