Hussein Farhat
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation specialist with 29 years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in casework to position within robust and professional organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Investigator
City Of Romulus, Michigan
Romulus, MI
06.2007 - Current
- Assessed the credibility of witness statements and evidence.
- Searched for clues to gather evidence for court cases or private clients.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Participated in undercover operations aimed at uncovering criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings.
- Tracked down fugitives by utilizing various resources including social media sites.
- Launched undercover operations to better observe and obtain information on suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Investigated criminal cases by interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Compiled and analyzed information regarding gang members and activities.
- Monitored criminal activity within the jurisdiction through intelligence gathering methods.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle criminal organizations.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Maintained contact with informants to obtain information on criminal activity.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for criminal prosecutory case logs, records, reports, and agendas.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Organized police reports, depositions, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors to discuss progress on open cases.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Presented educational seminars on effective investigation techniques for new recruits.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
Task Force Officer
Homeland Security Investigations
Romulus, MI
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Participated in undercover operations aimed at uncovering criminal activity.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Investigated criminal cases by interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Compiled and analyzed information regarding gang members and activities.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Maintained contact with informants to obtain information on criminal activity.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to officers during investigations.
- Collected evidence from crime scenes and secured it for analysis.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors to discuss progress on open cases.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Created process to capture, integrate, and maintain data supporting field information applications.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Conducted background investigations for personnel security clearances.
- Performed searches of public records to locate individuals or verify facts related to investigations.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Analyzed evidence to identify suspects and build case files.
- Gathered data from a variety of sources such as databases, financial records, and surveillance footage.
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
- Developed strategies for apprehending suspects or gathering additional evidence.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Detroit, MI
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Participated in undercover operations aimed at uncovering criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings.
- Tracked down fugitives by utilizing various resources including social media sites.
- Launched undercover operations to better observe and obtain information on suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Investigated criminal cases by interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims.
- Compiled and analyzed information regarding gang members and activities.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Monitored criminal activity within the jurisdiction through intelligence gathering methods.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Testified in court as an expert witness regarding investigations conducted.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle criminal organizations.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
- Maintained contact with informants to obtain information on criminal activity.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to officers during investigations.
- Collected evidence from crime scenes and secured it for analysis.
- Organized police reports, depositions, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors to discuss progress on open cases.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Coordinated activities with local law enforcement agencies when conducting joint operations.
- Presented educational seminars on effective investigation techniques for new recruits.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Performed searches of public records to locate individuals or verify facts related to investigations.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Analyzed evidence to identify suspects and build case files.
- Conducted surveillance of suspected criminals in order to gather information.
Police Officer
City Of Romulus, Michigan
Romulus, MI
09.1996 - 08.2005
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Investigated criminal cases by interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims.
- 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.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Performed searches of public records to locate individuals or verify facts related to investigations.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Analyzed evidence to identify suspects and build case files.
- Developed strategies for apprehending suspects or gathering additional evidence.
Police Academy Instructor
Wayne County Regional Police Academy
Garden City, MI
06.1996 - 12.2001
- Instructed cadets in defensive tactics and physical conditioning techniques.
- Administered standardized tests to assess progress and evaluate need for improving course materials.
- Maintained student records detailing progress, attendance and program requirements.
- Conducted drills to simulate real-life emergency scenarios.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Reviewed case studies with students to help them understand how legal principles are applied in various situations.
- Planned in-class activities, discussions and lectures to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Monitored student performance during practical exercises.
- Discussed ethical issues related to law enforcement practices with cadets.
Deputy Sheriff
Wayne County Sheriff's Department
Detroit, MI
12.1995 - 09.1996
- Organized police reports, depositions, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08-2004
Skills
- Investigative Procedures
- Interrogation Techniques
- Surveillance Techniques
- Undercover Investigations
- Report Preparation
- Interrogation Skills
- Interrogation Expert
- Homicide Investigations
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Defensive Tactics
- In-Depth Gang Knowledge
- Skilled Interrogator
- Federal, State, and Local Laws Knowledge
- Report Generation
- Legal Knowledge
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Witness Interviews
- Court Testimony
- Research Skills
- Action Planning
- Investigation Management
- Undercover Operations
- Crime Scene Photography
- Crime Prevention
- Credit Card Fraud
- Interview Techniques
Certification
- Graduated from The Drug Enforcement Administration Academy, Class BAT 170, December of 2005.
- Graduated from the Wayne County Regional Police Academy in November of 1995.
Accomplishments
- As a Special Agent with the DEA, I initiated two investigations targeting the Chaldean Mafia, conducted an undercover operation against the Taiwanese Mafia out of Toronto, Canada, and was the lead agent for "Operation White Harvest" Investigation that helped dismantle two large drug trafficking organizations that operated in California, North Las Vegas, Detroit, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Kentwood and Battle Creek, Michigan and further led to the identification of the Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization and its members in Mexico as well as additional convention of members of the Black Mafia Family.
Affiliations
- Working out
- Wrestling
- Traveling
Timeline
Task Force Officer
Homeland Security Investigations
09.2010 - 10.2014
Police Investigator
City Of Romulus, Michigan
06.2007 - Current
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
08.2005 - 06.2007
Police Officer
City Of Romulus, Michigan
09.1996 - 08.2005
Police Academy Instructor
Wayne County Regional Police Academy
06.1996 - 12.2001
Deputy Sheriff
Wayne County Sheriff's Department
12.1995 - 09.1996
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Eastern Michigan University
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