Dustin Albus
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced Detective with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and leadership skills. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Austin Police Department
07.2001 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- 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.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Managed surveillance operations effectively, contributing towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in successful dismantling of illegal activities.
Police Officer Recruit
Austin Police Department
05.2003 - 07.2017
- Deterred criminal activity through high-visibility patrols in known problem areas.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to effectively resolve incidents and maintain order.
- Increased community trust by actively engaging with citizens and addressing their concerns.
- Strengthened relationships with local businesses through regular communication and support.
- Served as a positive role model within the community by upholding the highest standards of professionalism both on and off duty.
- Assisted detectives with investigations, gathering valuable evidence and witness statements for case resolution.
- Conducted successful arrests while adhering to departmental policies regarding use of force and suspect rights, ensuring proper due process was followed.
- Empowered youth by participating in school-based programs, providing mentorship and guidance on law enforcement careers.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough patrols in assigned areas.
- Participated in special events such as parades or festivals, providing crowd control services to ensure public safety at all times.
- Received ongoing training in various law enforcement topics to stay current with industry best practices and procedures.
- Surveilled criminal suspects and assigned locations, documenting suspect behavioral patterns for inclusion in intelligence reports.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Coast Guard
11.1996 - 04.1998
- Increased operational readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and performance evaluations for junior personnel.
- Reduced equipment downtime through diligent maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on essential systems.
- Improved overall unit performance by mentoring subordinates in professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Earned numerous commendations for exceptional leadership and dedication to duty during high-stress situations or deployments.
Education
No Degree -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information Gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Legal knowledge
- Conducting investigations
- Firearms knowledge
- Undercover Investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Undercover operations
Timeline
Police Officer Recruit
Austin Police Department
05.2003 - 07.2017
Detective
Austin Police Department
07.2001 - Current
Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Coast Guard
11.1996 - 04.1998
No Degree -
University of Phoenix