Gbewa Mustapha
Cane Ridge,TN
Summary
Seasoned investigator with excellent leadership skills, integrity and an analytical approach. Capable of working Internal and Complex investigations and overseeing the work of others. Offering 13 + years of experience in law enforcement. Strategic Operations Lieutenant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis management, team leadership, and operational planning. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of complex operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
Metro Nashville Police Department
Nashville, USA
02.2009 - Current
- Violent Crimes Operation Lieutenant (05/2023 – Current) Responsible for 30 detectives assigned to investigate and apprehend robbery, carjacking, and other dangerous offenders in the whole Nashville Davidson County area
- Utilizing precision policing tools and community engagement to help safely protect the citizens on Nashville, TN
- Patrol Lieutenant (10/2023 – 05/2023) Responsible for all police services in the North Nashville, Davidson County area approximately 46 square Delivered crimes statistic at community meeting
- Helped coordinate multiple wide-scale events and police response to protest
- Investigative Sergeant (2/2022- 10/2023) Approve search warrants and judicial orders before presented to Judges
- Mentor and train detectives on investigative techniques
- Manage detectives work schedule
- Patrol Sergeant (2021 - 2022) Supervise patrol officers and manage scheduling
- Review and approve all incident reports, respond to critical incidents
- Central Homicide Unit (2020 - 2021) Investigated homicide, life-threatening aggravated assault, and criminal overdose cases
- North Precinct Crime Suppression Unit (2018 – 2020) Investigated street level narcotics, gambling complainants, all other vice activity and prescription drug fraud
- Major Case Task Force (2015 - 2018) Worked Self-Initiated Cases and Assigned cases from the Chief of Police or his designee Thoroughly investigated various criminal acts, including Police Corruption and internal investigations of Metro Government Employees
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case
- Narcotics Unit (2013 - 2015) Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies
- Worked undercover operations as a buyer or dealer
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports for prosecution
- Patrol Officer / Flex Unit (2009 - 2013) Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court
Police Officer
Vanderbilt University Police Department
Nashville, USA
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Assisted in special and internal investigations while working as a member of the Proactive Crime Team (P.A.C.T)
- Interacted regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
Security Supervisor
Priest Lake Community Baptist Church
Antioch, USA
08.2001 - 04.2006
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate
- Monitored property and investigated any areas of suspicion
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty
Education
Master of Science - Public Service Management
Cumberland University
Lebanon12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05.2021
Skills
- Money laundering/fraud proficiency
- Interrogation
- Criminal law proficiency
- Criminal activity prevention
- Undercover operations experience
Certification
- Senior Management Institute for Police certification.
- Reid Technique School of Interview & Interrogation.
- Computer Voice Stress Analyst.
- Money Laundering.
- Analytical Investigative Techniques.
- Risk Management and Violence in Undercover Operations.
- Introduction to Conspiracy Investigations.
- Surveillance Operation.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Tennessee Narcotic Officer of the Year in 2016.
- Awarded Investigator of the Month in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- Department commendation Award 2013.
Timeline
Lieutenant
Metro Nashville Police Department
02.2009 - Current
Police Officer
Vanderbilt University Police Department
04.2006 - 01.2009
Security Supervisor
Priest Lake Community Baptist Church
08.2001 - 04.2006
- Senior Management Institute for Police certification.
- Reid Technique School of Interview & Interrogation.
- Computer Voice Stress Analyst.
- Money Laundering.
- Analytical Investigative Techniques.
- Risk Management and Violence in Undercover Operations.
- Introduction to Conspiracy Investigations.
- Surveillance Operation.
Master of Science - Public Service Management
Cumberland University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
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