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Eric Angsten

Newport News,VA

Summary

Goal-oriented law enforcement professional offering over 9 years of experience as an investigator and leader. Demonstrated skills in leadership, problem-solving and coordinating investigations. Proficient at researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping an alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving skills in unlocking complex cases. Effectively oversee, discipline and motivate officers to better protect and serve area residents. Monitor field operations to optimize behaviors and minimize protocol violations. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators and general public with good interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
  • Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
  • Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
  • Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
  • Developed strategies for crime prevention initiatives in collaboration with community organizations.
  • Participated in public outreach programs designed to engage citizens in law enforcement efforts.
  • Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.

Tactical Operations Unit Member

Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Tactical breacher.
  • High-Risk warrant service.
  • Executive protection.
  • Advanced weapon handling skills.
  • Trained in hostage rescue.
  • Trained in armed-barricaded situations.

MPO Narcotics Detective

Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Liaised with legal staff, Newport News Commonwealth Attorney's office and other federal law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes.
  • Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
  • Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.
  • Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
  • Investigated damaged property complaints.
  • Tactical Operations Unit member.
  • Cultivate and manage confidential informants.
  • Responsible for managing confidential funds.
  • Conducted operations involving multiple, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to deter and prevent violent drug and firearm offenses.

K9 Handler

Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA
07.2017 - 12.2021
  • Certified in narcotics detection, criminal tracking, article searches, and criminal apprehension.
  • Certified as an expert witness in narcotics detection testimony.
  • Corrected problem behaviors through understanding of Pack Dynamics, Canine Psychology and Positive Reward Based Training.
  • Prevented illegal entry, prohibiting goods and smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting vehicle searches during traffic stops.
  • Investigated reports of suspicious activities to preempt violent offenses.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness and unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.

Patrol Officer

Newport News Police Department
Newport News, VA
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations and conducted field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
  • Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
  • Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
  • Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
  • Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
  • Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.

Enlisted Soldier

United States Army
04.2011 - 04.2014
  • Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
  • Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate unit duties.
  • Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
  • Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
  • Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
  • Deployed to Afghanistan and provided logistical security.

Education

High School Diploma -

Redford Union High School
Redford, MI
06.2009

Skills

  • Crime Scene Investigations
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Judicial Procedures Knowledge
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Records Handling
  • Evidence Collection and Preservation
  • Analyzing Details
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Researching Skills
  • Interviewing Witnesses
  • Report Preparation
  • General Knowledge of Civil Law
  • Reliable and Accountable

Training

  • Newport News Police Department’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy- 2014
  • Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Police Bicycle Certification- 2016
  • Virginia Police Work Dog Association Narcotics Detection Canine School- 2017
  • Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services General Instructor Certification- 2018
  • Virginia Police Work Dog Association Utility Canine School- 2020
  • Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Defensive Tactics Instructor- 2021
  • Basic SWAT certification- 2021
  • Critical Incident Stress Management Certification- 2022
  • TASER Instructor- 2022

References

  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent John Hunt 757-814-6010
  • Lieutenant Thomas Spence 757-218-0227
  • Lieutenant Michael Sinclair 540-538-5702

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Newport News Police Department
09.2023 - Current

MPO Narcotics Detective

Newport News Police Department
12.2021 - 09.2023

Tactical Operations Unit Member

Newport News Police Department
08.2021 - Current

K9 Handler

Newport News Police Department
07.2017 - 12.2021

Patrol Officer

Newport News Police Department
07.2014 - 07.2017

Enlisted Soldier

United States Army
04.2011 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Redford Union High School

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