Frederick Swoope Sr.
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Criminal Investigator who employs excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with police investigators. Criminal Investigator with extensive knowledge of federal laws, crime prevention tactics and conflict resolution techniques. Well-versed in research, analysis and strategic planning. Exceptional leader focused on resolving difficult cases. Well-rounded with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
75 Ted Turner Drive SW, Ste 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
03.1996 - Current
- Duties entailed the enforcement of the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principle members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States.
- I was responsible for investigating and preparing for the prosecution of major violators of controlled substance laws operating at interstate and international levels.
- Investigating and the prosecution of criminals and drug gangs who perpetrated violence in our communities and terrorizing citizens through fear and intimidation.
- My duties also involved the seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking.
- Duties included the utilization of various undercover techniques and methods. Operational planning, identification and field testing of drugs, surveillance techniques, use of and control of "flash-rolls".
- Use of confidential information and informants and evidence presentation. Use of undercover recording devices and surveillance equipment.
- Rolling and stationery surveillance, use of wire and electronic intercept, use of pen registers and cell-site data.
- Training state and local law enforcement in both the gathering and documentation of drug intelligence information. The importance of long term versus short term investigations. And the proper documentation of drug and non-drug evidence.
Deputy Sheriff - Detective
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
4104 Falkenburg Road, Tampa Florida
02.1989 - 03.1996
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Patrolman
Fort Pierce Police Department
940 S. US-1 Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
08.1984 - 02.1989
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune Cookman University
1983
Skills
Confidential Source Coordinator: responsibilities included the following
- Management and maintenance of the Confidential Source files for the entire Atlanta Field Division, which included over three hundred Special Agents and Task Force Officers, and twenty-six satellite offices
- Was responsible for keeping personnel informed of any changes made regarding the proper use and documentation of DEA Sources
- Making sure that both Agents and task Force personnel completed the proper paperwork when documenting confidential sources before approving and forwarding those same documents to DEA headquarters for final approval
- Arranged and coordinated training for all new task force officers in the Atlanta Field Division annually
- Reviewed and prepared all confidential source files for all quarterly, semi-annually, and annual inspections very successfully
- Presented power-pointe presentations to upper management on a quarterly bases on any changes, issues or concerns regarding risk management of confidential sources and compliance to DEA's policy
- Was responsible for providing updates and training to upper management periodically with regards to any DEA policy changes through the use of training material and powerpoint presentations
- Bank Secrecy Act/FINCEN and the Patriot Act
- Crimes of violence, bribery of public officials, misappropriations of public funds
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and US AML Laws and regulations and Financial Action Task Force
- Trained Clandestine Labs (Meth) Investigator
- Skilled in surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques
- Skilled in Cyberspace crimes and ways to combat it
- Expert in the various drug trafficking methods and patterns utilized by Mexican drug cartels
- A DEA Certified Field Training Agent
- Trained and skilled in Search, People Search, Social Networks and Website Exploitation as a means of investigating drug traffickers
- Became proficient in the use of flow charts and Microsoft Spreadsheets as an enhancement to investigations
- Knowledgeable of the various analytical methods utilize to determine drug trends
- Sufficient understanding of Cyber-Space Crimes and it's role in drug trafficking and money laundering
- Provided report writing, intelligence gathering, and tactical training to local and state law enforcement during Mobile Enforcement deployments for six years
Websites
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Administrators Award in 2002 for investigative work leading to conviction of the persons responsible for the trafficking of narcotics in the Charleston, SC area.
- Graduated from the FBI/DEA training facility in Quantico, VA in 1996
- Graduate of the DEA Atlanta Leadership Management Program
- Promotion to Detective in 1992 by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Affiliations
- The Corporate Compliance & Ethics Society
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
- National Association of Black Narcotics Agents
Certification
Financial Crimes Network
Financial Investigations
Anti-Money Laundering Investigations
DEA Basic Agent Training
Telecommunications Exploitation
DEA Field Training Agent
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration
03.1996 - Current
Deputy Sheriff - Detective
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
02.1989 - 03.1996
Patrolman
Fort Pierce Police Department
08.1984 - 02.1989
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune Cookman University
Financial Crimes Network
Financial Investigations
Anti-Money Laundering Investigations
DEA Basic Agent Training
Telecommunications Exploitation
DEA Field Training Agent
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