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Erik Fuson

Tahlequah,OK

Summary

Seasoned Director of Investigations with a comprehensive background in conducting high-stakes investigations and overseeing investigative procedures. Strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with regulations and laws while enhancing overall operational efficiency. Committed to fostering safe environments through proactive investigation management and risk mitigation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Investigations - Rank Captain

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
Tahlequah, OK
12.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations as needed.
  • Supervised a team of investigators by providing direction, feedback, and training.
  • Monitored ongoing investigations to ensure timely task completion.
  • Created detailed reports of investigation results for internal review.
  • Analyzed financial records to uncover suspicious activity in cases.
  • Recommended corrective action plans based on investigation outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication among investigators, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensured adherence to ethical standards during research and witness interviews.
  • Assigned work and monitored the performance of project personnel.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Lieutenant Criminal Investigator

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
Tahlequah, OK
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including personnel assignments, shift changes, and equipment maintenance.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in the execution of their duties.
  • Provided guidance and direction to staff on the proper use of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Developed training programs for new employees and conducted periodic refresher courses for existing personnel.
  • Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing applicants and conducting background checks.
  • Organized special events such as parades or festivals requiring additional security measures.
  • Collaborated with other agencies at the local level concerning criminal activity investigations.
  • Attended meetings regarding various issues related to operations management.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel within the unit or from outside sources in an effective manner.

FBI Task Force Officer

FBI
Tulsa, OK
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Testified in federal court in criminal cases.
  • Interviewed witnesses or suspects to obtain intelligence on illegal activities.
  • Investigated suspected and alleged criminal violations of laws to determine whether evidence warrants prosecution.
  • Served arrest warrants to take individuals into custody, as approved by the court.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement to investigate crime scenes and collect evidence.
  • Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons.
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
  • Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to the proper department.
  • Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.

Criminal Investigator

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
  • Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
  • Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of tribal, state, or federal statutes.
  • Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
  • Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors, and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
  • Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Maintained a detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
  • Reported results of investigations, with written observations and photographs, produced final reports.
  • Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons.
  • Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain the necessary evidence.

Deputy Marshal

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
Tahlequah, OK
08.2015 - 02.2021
  • Mitigated risk and accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecutory information while processing crime scenes.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court proceedings.
  • Investigated felony-level crimes in support of district attorney prosecution cases.
  • Informed shift officers of special areas of emphasis, including properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
  • Diffused tense situations by remaining calm.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
  • Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
  • Performed comprehensive searches of people and property to identify controlled substances or contraband.
  • Responded to civil unrest, search and rescue operations.
  • Assisted local and federal agencies in criminal investigations.

Jail Officer/Transporter

Cherokee County Detention Center
Tahlequah, OK
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
  • Monitored behavior of hundred's of inmates to prevent escape attempts, crime and other dangerous activities.
  • Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
  • Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
  • Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband.
  • Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
  • Issued clothing, bedding, and other authorized items to inmates.
  • Operated communication systems, including telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to effectively communicate with other personnel.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.

Infantryman (11B)

US Army
Fort Hood, TX
10.2007 - 02.2010
  • Spearheaded fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations.
  • Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
  • Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
  • Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
  • Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
  • Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
  • Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
  • Honorable Discharge

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2024

Associate of Arts - Business

University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07.2020

High School Diploma -

Stilwell High School
Stilwell, OK
05.2006

Skills

  • Homicide Investigation
  • Missing Persons Investigations
  • Fugitive location and apprehension
  • Federal Law Understanding
  • Tribal Law Understanding
  • Juvenile criminal investigation
  • Computer skills
  • Evidence identification
  • Crime investigation discovery
  • Witness communication
  • Court proceedings
  • Civil and criminal laws
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Prison transportation
  • Courtroom and courthouse security
  • Criminal investigation coordination
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Oklahoma law understanding
  • Report preparation
  • Event surveillance
  • Evidence collection
  • Locating individuals
  • Serving search warrants
  • Researching skills
  • Testifying skills
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Firearms knowledge
  • Preventing crimes
  • Crime solving
  • Innovative
  • Interrogating suspects
  • Case reviews
  • Interviewing skills

Certification

  • Criminal Investigation Academy
  • Advanced CLEET certification
  • FLETC certification
  • CLEET certification
  • Basic SWAT certification
  • Dignitary protection certification
  • IPMBA Police Cyclist
  • The Reid technique of investigative interviewing and advanced interrogation training
  • Advanced homicide/violent crimes investigation course
  • Internal affairs investigation Academy

Affiliations

  • Cherokee Nation Marshal Service Life Saving Award
  • Cherokee Nation Marshal Service Meritorious Service Award (3 times)
  • United States Army Purple Heart Medal
  • United States Army Meritorious Service Medal for winning Fort Hood hand to hand combative tournament
  • United States Army Commendation Medal for actions in combat

Timeline

Director of Investigations - Rank Captain

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
12.2024 - Current

Lieutenant Criminal Investigator

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
12.2023 - 12.2024

FBI Task Force Officer

FBI
06.2021 - 06.2024

Criminal Investigator

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
02.2021 - 12.2023

Deputy Marshal

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service
08.2015 - 02.2021

Jail Officer/Transporter

Cherokee County Detention Center
06.2011 - 08.2015

Infantryman (11B)

US Army
10.2007 - 02.2010

Associate of Arts - Business

University Of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Stilwell High School

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Phoenix

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