Edward Hunter
West Palm Beach
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 14 years in narcotics enforcement, skilled in surveillance techniques and interagency collaboration. Successfully prepared detailed reports and executed search warrants, contributing to significant drug-related arrests and prosecutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Narcotics Agent
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
West Palm Beach
02.2010 - 06.2024
- Conducted undercover operations to disrupt narcotics trafficking activities.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies on drug enforcement initiatives.
- Gathered and analyzed intelligence related to drug-related criminal activities.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigations and arrests, facilitating successful prosecutions.
- Executed search warrants at suspected drug locations during investigations.
- Participated in undercover operations involving the purchase or sale of illicit drugs.
- Investigated suspicious activities, conducted interviews, and gathered evidence related to narcotics cases.
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to solve crimes.
- Operated specialized equipment such as night vision goggles, thermal imaging cameras, or listening devices.
- Collected samples of seized substances for laboratory analysis in order to identify controlled substances.
- Developed confidential informants within the community who provided information about drug dealers and users.
- Executed search warrants for locations suspected of housing illegal substances or activities.
- Conducted surveillance on suspected drug traffickers, organizing operations that led to the interception of illegal drugs.
- Sustained safety protocol and monitored proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment, weapons and materials.
- Attended seminars and training sessions on topics relevant to narcotic investigation techniques.
- Searched vehicles, residences, and persons for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Analyzed financial records, phone records, and other documents for evidence of criminal activity.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used to predict future criminal activities.
- Assisted local police departments in responding to reports of suspicious activity related to narcotics trafficking.
- Maintained detailed records of all investigative activities including interviews, searches, and arrests.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to share intelligence on drug-related crimes.
- Conducted raids on known drug dens or distribution points with backup from other agents or officers.
- Utilized databases such as NCIC in order to locate suspects quickly.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
West Palm Beach
04.1995 - 02.2010
- Responded to emergency calls, coordinating with units to provide timely assistance.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations to enforce laws and ensure compliance.
- Patrolled designated areas to enhance public safety and maintain order.
Education
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY - LAW ENFORCEMENT
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL11-1994
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Intelligence gathering
- Undercover operations
- Evidence collection
- Surveillance techniques
- Warrant execution
- Agency collaboration
- Report writing
Timeline
Narcotics Agent
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
02.2010 - 06.2024
Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
04.1995 - 02.2010
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY - LAW ENFORCEMENT
Palm Beach State College