James Barrett
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Detective Corporal known for strong investigative skills and community engagement. Proven ability to analyze complex situations and lead teams effectively, ensuring integrity and safety in all operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Corporal
Chesterfield County Police Department
Chesterfield, VA
10.2005 - Current
Patrol Services/ School Resource officer/ CID detective (property, SVU, UMIG) Child Forensic Interviewer/ General Instructor/ Interrogation Instructor for CCPD and Justice 3D (Nation-wide)
Operational Team Lead
DynCorp International
Afghanistan
01.2007 - 01.2008
Advisor to the Afghan National Police and Military
Counter-Intelligence
Police Detective
Richmond City Police
Richmond, VA
11.2001 - 10.2005
Patrol Services/ Drug Taskforce/ Personal Protective Duty Detective
Miliary Police
U.S. Army Active Duty
APG, MD
10.1996 - 10.1998
Patrol and Criminal Investigations
Team Lead Special Response Team at Pulse Nuclear Site
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL06-1996
High School Diploma -
Landmark Christian
Henrico, VA06-1994
Skills
- Conducting investigations
- Interviewing witnesses
- Leading team operations
- Integrity and honesty
- Undercover operations
- Interrogation techniques
- Analyzing details
- Evidence collection
- Community relations
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Academies
1996 U.S. Army MP Academy
1997 DOD Police Academy
2001 Richmond City Police Academy
2005 Chesterfield, VA Pre-Cert Academy
2007 The Crucible (Fredericksburg, VA)
2011 VA School of Polygraph
Awards
2003-2023 10 Chief's Commendations (RPD and CCPD)
2007 Dancon Award (Meritorious Govt. Contracting Afghanistan)
2011 Academic Merit Award (VA School of Polygraph)
2012 National Service Award
2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars Detective of the Year
2024 Detective of the Year Award (CCPD)
Timeline
Operational Team Lead
DynCorp International
01.2007 - 01.2008
Detective Corporal
Chesterfield County Police Department
10.2005 - Current
Police Detective
Richmond City Police
11.2001 - 10.2005
Miliary Police
U.S. Army Active Duty
10.1996 - 10.1998
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pensacola Christian College
High School Diploma -
Landmark Christian