Frederick Ameel
Sandusky,Mi
Summary
Mission-oriented Investigator with a broad employment history across various law enforcement settings. Adept in managing long-term investigative cases. Seeking a position as Federal Air Marshal with the TSA with opportunities for advancement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Deckerville Police Department
Deckerville, MI
07.2022 - Current
- Answered department phone calls and prepared public communications.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, and on foot.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Monitored the serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
- Managed administrative needs of group, including recordkeeping and report writing.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
- Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
- Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
Business Owner/Operator
Great Lakes Pressure Washing and More
Sandusky, MI
05.2022 - Current
- Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
- Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
- Consulted with potential clients to determine how company could best meet needs.
- Assessed quality and approved work before releasing to clients.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
General Laborer
Palms Boys Dair
Deckerville, MI
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported business operations with reliable commitment to timely task completion.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Deputy Sheriff
Sanilac County Sheriff's Office Retired
Sandusky , MI
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine the appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Served civil process documents, including subpoenas and records.
- Field Traning Officer
- Drove patrol vehicle to monitor [963]-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Produced and pursued leads on a continual basis.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips, receiving information and initiating investigation for speedy resolution.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior deuties.
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses.
- Bagged evidence carefully and ensured it was sent to the proper department.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
- Verified and authenticated the validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Processed crime scenes and collected substantial evidence to support court cases.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
Police Officer
City Of Sandusky Police Department
Sandusky, MI
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Prevented illegal entry, and smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting vehicle searches during traffic stops.
- Mitigated risk while accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information and processing crime scenes.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips, received information and initiated investigations for speedy resolution.
- Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events.
- Checked with local pawnshops to locate stolen property.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and testified in hundreds of courtroom hearings.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Verified and authenticated the validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings.
- Ensured accuracy while conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Boosted community safety by performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
- Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Diffused tense situations by remaining calm.
- Cultivated working relationships with colleagues, executives and community members to build trust and communication.
- Responded to major interstate vehicular accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Responded quickly to dispatch, taking appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Reviewed and evaluated evidence to determine validity and admissibility for court hearings.
- Cultivated working relationships with school staff and students to build trust and communication.
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
Federal Air Marshal
Federal Air Marhal Service
Romulus, MI
11.2001 - 10.2014
- Assisted with the apprehension of suspects.
- Worked undercover on thousands of assignments in over [13 years of service].
- Performed arrests as required.
- Provided detailed reports on all investigative activities.
- Kept track of suspicious individuals, and assisted the F.B.I. , ICE, Local. and Federal Law Enforcement.
- I examined CCTV footage and other details in various investigations.
- Immediately report fires, accidents, and other safety hazards.
- Acted as the first responder for medical emergencies, including incoming calls and code red situations.
- Called and coordinated with police, fire and EMT services.
- Patrolled buildings, facilities, and perimeter areas to prevent damage to property.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that occurred while on duty.
- Patrolled the premises regularly to ensure safety of employees and visitors.
- Acted as the sole dispatcher and central point of contact for the entire compound.
- Operated screening equipment, and hand-wands.
- Detained individuals when necessary to prevent security breaches.
- Maintained order, responded to emergencies and enforced federal and local laws.
- Coordinated with onsite managers, liaison officers and other outside agencies regarding safety and preventive maintenance.
- Examined criminal backgrounds and served arrest warrants.
- Provided evidence for criminal and civil cases and court hearings.
- Served as Team Leader on domestic and international missions.
- Held T/S Clearance.
Deputy Sheriff (Warrant Officer)
St. Clair County Friend Of Court
Port Huron, MI
02.1998 - 11.2001
- Served On Federal Task Force for child support.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.
- Performed undercover work in person or through remote communications such as telephone calls.
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Produced and pursued leads on a continual basis.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips, receiving information and initiating investigation for speedy resolution.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Leadership
Baker College
Port Huron, Michigan05-2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Clair Coummuinity College
Port Huron, MI1996
Skills
- Self motivated
- Team Player
- Interrogating suspects
- Undercover investigations
- Crime prevention
- Report development
- Witness interviews
- Homicide investigations
- Research skills
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Fugitive location and apprehension
- Court testimony
- Missing persons investigations
- Federal, state and local laws knowledge
- Skilled interrogator
Certification
- Medical First Responder.
- Certified DARE Instructor.
- MCOLES certified .
- FLETC Artesia NM.
- Federal Air Marshal Training Course.
- A.L.I.C.E. Certified Instructor
- Firearms Instructor
Timeline
Chief of Police
Deckerville Police Department
07.2022 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Great Lakes Pressure Washing and More
05.2022 - Current
General Laborer
Palms Boys Dair
08.2019 - 05.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Sanilac County Sheriff's Office Retired
04.2016 - 08.2021
Police Officer
City Of Sandusky Police Department
10.2014 - 04.2016
Federal Air Marshal
Federal Air Marhal Service
11.2001 - 10.2014
Deputy Sheriff (Warrant Officer)
St. Clair County Friend Of Court
02.1998 - 11.2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Clair Coummuinity College
Associate of Arts - Business Leadership
Baker College
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