James Bowie
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional from Oakland County Sheriff's Office, adept in investigative skills and community policing. Excelled in building trust within the community, significantly reducing crime rates, and leading collaborative efforts with multiple agencies. Demonstrates expertise in surveillance operations and interviewing techniques, ensuring thorough investigations and successful case resolutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - Current
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Self motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Detective
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Patrol Deputy
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
01.2002 - 10.2011
- Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Investigated traffic accidents by responding to scenes quickly, assessing the situation, and directing traffic flow to minimize congestion and maintain public safety.
- Reduced crime rates through proactive policing strategies, community engagement, and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
- Performed first aid or CPR when necessary, providing critical assistance during medical emergencies until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Increased neighborhood safety through active participation in community policing programs designed to build trust between residents and law enforcement officers.
- Completed detailed reports for each incident handled, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or legal proceedings.
- Testified in court proceedings to present accurate information regarding criminal cases, contributing to successful prosecutions.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MIHigh School Diploma -
Berkley High School
Berkley, MI06-1985
Skills
- Field training
- Officer safety
- Community policing
- De-escalation techniques
- Interviewing techniques
- Surveillance operations
- First aid and CPR
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification.
- Field Sobriety Testing Certification - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - Current
Detective
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
10.2011 - 09.2016
Patrol Deputy
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
01.2002 - 10.2011
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification.
- Field Sobriety Testing Certification - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - American Red Cross.
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Oakland Community College
High School Diploma -
Berkley High School
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