Garron Lawing
Police Officer
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated investigator with over 12 years of law enforcement experience. Driven and motivated in accomplishing the agency's mission. Skilled in leading and solving major crimes investigations aggressively in volatile and fast paced environments. Methodical problem-solver who is well versed in conducting criminal investigations, gathering case data and making arrests. Focused on improving team operations, closing cases, and preventing crimes through organized and effective police work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Police Officer
St. Petersburg Police Department
09.2023 - Current
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Detective Sergeant
Mooresville Police Department
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and detectives for court cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity and completeness.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Detective
Mooresville Police Department
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented the agencies digital forensic laboratory and Internet Crimes Against Children unit.
- Conducted investigations into online sexual exploitation of children. These investigations often led to state and federal prosecution of offenders and identification of victims.
- Served as a Task Force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations
- Investigated and made arrests in incidents involving: murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, burglary and sexual exploitation of minors.
- Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication.
Detective
Concord Police Department
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Collected and used forensic evidence to solve crimes such as Murder, Robbery and Gang Conspiracy Investigations.
- Served as a Special Weapons and Tactics team member for over 3 years.
Patrol Officer
Concord Police Department
05.2013 - 01.2019
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Served as a Special Weapons and Tactics team member for over 3 years.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Patrol Officer
Cornelius Police Department
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Medic
US Army National Guard
11.2006 - 11.2012
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
Skills
Criminal law proficiency
Accomplishments
Officer of the month July 2015, December 2015 and January 2017 (Concord PD)
2015 Officer of the year (Concord PD)
2015 Freemason Stokes Lodge Officer of the year
2021 Lake Norman Exchange Club Officer of the year
CMPD Chiefs Award for Excellence in Policing
Concord Police Departments Award for Excellence in Policing
Made case law in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. MICHAEL DALE BONDS, Defendant ( CRIMINAL ACTION 5:21-CR-00043-KDB-DCK, W.D.N.C. Oct. 13, 2021).
Affiliations
Sworn Task Force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations Internet Crimes Against Children Unit
Member of the the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce
Member of the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce
Certification
Intermediate Law Enforcement Officer Certificate
Military Service
- Deployed to Iraq with the 1/120th Infantry Regiment to conduct combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from May of 2009 to March of 2010.
- Was awarded the following decorations, medals and badges: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Services Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device and the Combat Medical Badge.
Timeline
Police Officer
St. Petersburg Police Department
09.2023 - Current
Detective Sergeant
Mooresville Police Department
07.2022 - 08.2023
Detective
Mooresville Police Department
11.2020 - 07.2022
Detective
Concord Police Department
01.2019 - 10.2020
Patrol Officer
Concord Police Department
05.2013 - 01.2019
Patrol Officer
Cornelius Police Department
08.2011 - 05.2013
Medic
US Army National Guard
11.2006 - 11.2012
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