Don Thibeaux
Youngsville,LA
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Lieutenant Commander at Lafayette Police Dept. Proven track record in conducting undercover operations and leading investigative teams. Skilled in analytical problem-solving and effective communication, enhancing public safety through strategic planning and interagency collaboration. Committed to achieving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad
Lafayette Police Dept
02.1999 - Current
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, contributing to successful convictions of criminal defendants.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing strategic planning and prioritization of work assignments for detectives.
- Conducted thorough investigations, resulting in successful prosecution of numerous criminal suspects.
- Leveraged analytical skills to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity, enabling proactive responses to emerging threats.
- Led crisis response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring rapid deployment of resources and effective management of emergency situations.
- Established collaborative partnerships with other law enforcement agencies, improving interagency cooperation on joint investigations.
- Enhanced public safety by proactively identifying potential threats and developing actionable intelligence.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Type and Type cases.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Central Texas University
Killeen, TXGeneral Studies
Grambling State University
Grambling, LAMortuary Science - Mortuary Science
Commonwealth College of Funeral Services
Houston, TX1991
Skills
- Interrogation techniques
- Investigative skills
- Team leadership skills
- Patience and persistence
- Leading team operations
- Interviewing skills
- Information gathering
- Community policing
- Surveillance techniques
- Witness interviews
- Interviewing witnesses
- Community relations
- Undercover operations
- Undercover investigations
- Crime solving
- Locating individuals
- Debriefing informants
- Undercover experience
- Event surveillance
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
Timeline
Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad
Lafayette Police Dept
02.1999 - Current
Criminal Justice -
Central Texas University
General Studies
Grambling State University
Mortuary Science - Mortuary Science
Commonwealth College of Funeral Services
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