James Bradley Gaddy
Double Springs
Summary
Law enforcement professional with extensive experience and a proven record of public service and achievement. Skilled in building strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, and community members. Proficient in patrol procedures, crash investigation, DUI detection and commercial vehicle enforcement. Dependable and adaptable performer with strong analytical, organizational, and management skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trooper, Senior
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
06.2021 - Current
- Member of statewide Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT)
- Assistant THI Coordinator for the Hamilton Post
- Investigate major and high-profile traffic crashes in accordance with department policy and state law
- Traffic crash reconstruction and CMV crash reconstruction
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement – Level-1 (CVE)
- Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
- ALEA Field Training Officer
- Basic Traffic Homicide Investigator
- Special Operations Team
- Patrol roadways, enforce laws and investigate crashes.
- Acting Corporal for the Hamilton Post
State Trooper
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Enforce state and federal laws
- Respond to and investigate traffic crashes
- Patrol roadways and assist motorists
- Apprehend and arrest criminal suspects
- Testify before grand juries and in court settings
- Provide leadership and assistance to local law enforcement agencies in public safety matters
Part-time Police Officer
Double Springs Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Routine patrol operations
- Enforce State, Federal, and Local laws
Part Time Bus Driver / Trainer
Winston County Board of Education
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Sub driver for regular school bus routes
- Driving students to school field trips
- Driving students to school activities, ball games, band performances
- Driving instructor for all new school bus drivers
Manager / CEO
GTI Services, LLC
01.2001 - 01.2019
- Supervised the performance and productivity of truck drivers and maintenance employees
- Operated commercial vehicle
- Communicated with customers concerning shipments
- Delivered freight safely and in a timely manner
- Followed safety regulations and traffic laws
Education
Traffic Crash Reconstruction / CMV Crash Reconstruction -
Institute For Police Technology And Management
Selma, Alabama01-2023
North American Standard Inspector Part-A and Part-B -
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Selma, Alabama01-2023
Alabama State Trooper Academy -
Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center
Selma, Alabama01-2019
Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training -
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy
Birmingham, Alabama01-2018
State of Alabama Commercial Driver Training Instructor -
Academy For Commercial Driver Training
Decatur, Alabama01-1999
High School Graduate -
Winston County High School
Double Springs, Alabama01-1996
Skills
- Traffic crash investigation and accident reconstruction
- Commercial vehicle enforcement
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision making
- Public safety leadership
- Traffic enforcement strategies
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Report writing proficiency
Certification
• 2018, Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission – Law Enforcement Officer
• 2018, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Standard Field Sobriety Testing – 24 hours
• 2019, Rapid Response to Active Shooter Training – 16 hours
• 2019, APOSTC First Aid – 9 hours
• 2020, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.) – 16 hours
• 2021, Drug Evaluation and Classification (Preliminary School) – 16 hours
• 2021, Drug Recognition Expert Course – 56 hours
• 2021, ALEA Field Training Officer – 16 hours
• 2021, Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – Traffic Crash Reconstruction – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – CMV Crash Reconstruction – 80 hours
• 2023, Expert Insights: Testifying in Court as a Drug Recognition Expert – 4 hours
• 2023, North American Standard Level I Commercial Vehicle Inspections – 80 hours
• 2023, Field Force Operations – 40 hours
• 2024, Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Technician – 16 hours
• 2024, ALEA Background Investigations – 6 hours
• 2025, Crash Data Recorder Data Analysis and Application – 40 hours
• 2025, Heavy Vehicle Event Data Retrieval – 32 hours
• 2018, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Standard Field Sobriety Testing – 24 hours
• 2019, Rapid Response to Active Shooter Training – 16 hours
• 2019, APOSTC First Aid – 9 hours
• 2020, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E.) – 16 hours
• 2021, Drug Evaluation and Classification (Preliminary School) – 16 hours
• 2021, Drug Recognition Expert Course – 56 hours
• 2021, ALEA Field Training Officer – 16 hours
• 2021, Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – Traffic Crash Reconstruction – 80 hours
• 2023, Institute for Police Technology and Management – CMV Crash Reconstruction – 80 hours
• 2023, Expert Insights: Testifying in Court as a Drug Recognition Expert – 4 hours
• 2023, North American Standard Level I Commercial Vehicle Inspections – 80 hours
• 2023, Field Force Operations – 40 hours
• 2024, Bosch Crash Data Retrieval Technician – 16 hours
• 2024, ALEA Background Investigations – 6 hours
• 2025, Crash Data Recorder Data Analysis and Application – 40 hours
• 2025, Heavy Vehicle Event Data Retrieval – 32 hours
Instructor Level Experience
- 2022 - 2024, NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor
- 2022 - 2023, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Instructor
- 2022 - 2025, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Instructor
- 2023 - 2026, Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations Instructor
- 2023 - 2025, Crash Investigations (AI) Instructor
Affiliations
2020 - 2026, Hamilton Post Representative – Alabama State Trooper Association
Timeline
Trooper, Senior
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
06.2021 - Current
State Trooper
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
06.2019 - 06.2021
Part-time Police Officer
Double Springs Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2019
Part Time Bus Driver / Trainer
Winston County Board of Education
01.2016 - 01.2019
Manager / CEO
GTI Services, LLC
01.2001 - 01.2019
Traffic Crash Reconstruction / CMV Crash Reconstruction -
Institute For Police Technology And Management
North American Standard Inspector Part-A and Part-B -
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Alabama State Trooper Academy -
Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center
Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training -
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy
State of Alabama Commercial Driver Training Instructor -
Academy For Commercial Driver Training
High School Graduate -
Winston County High School