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James Dick

121 Appaloosa Lake Drive,NC

Summary

Dedicated and observant Police Detective with impeccable integrity and a stellar record of accomplishment in law enforcement. Proven expertise in leading and motivating officers to handle high workloads and difficult situations with a community-focused approach. Expert in handling administrative requirements and schedules. A conscientious criminal investigations team member bringing six and a half years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews, witness interviews, photographing of crime scenes, TLO, and Leads On-Line searches, property and evidence room management training, general investigations training, fire investigations, sexual assault investigations, suicide/death investigations, drug investigations, collaborate with other departments in investigations, surveillance/intel gathering, search warrant preparation, communication skills, and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous, and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of misdemeanor and felony cases.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective

Carthage Police Department
11.2022 - Current
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
  • Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures, and investigation strategies.
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
  • Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
  • Generated leads through techniques from user-friendly software such as Leads Online
  • Prepare and execute search warrants.

Patrol Supervisor

Carthage Police Department
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Investigated reports of suspicious activities.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings, and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Enforced motor vehicle laws and regulated traffic.
  • Responded to radio calls and engaged in law enforcement activities.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite, and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection, and witness statements.
  • Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of personnel.
  • Enhanced community safety while conducting investigations, including DUIs, and theft.

Police Officer

Carthage Police Department
10.2016 - 10.2020
  • Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Reduced lead times on criminal investigations to effectively address greater number of criminal violations.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Processed, verified, and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
  • Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs, and agendas.
  • Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Interacted regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Moore High School
Robbins, NC
06.2014

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
05-2025

Certification - Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification

North Carolina Justice Academy
Salemburg, NC
06.2022

Certificate - Criminal Investigations Certificate Program

North Carolina Justice Academy
Salemburg, NC
06.2023

Certificate - Executive Management Program Level One

Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
2021

Certificate - Executive Management Program Level Two

Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
2022

Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
08.2016

Skills

  • Interviewing capability
  • Evidence collection experience
  • File and records management
  • Civil and criminal law expertise
  • Crime investigation
  • Court testimony
  • Surveillance
  • Public disturbance investigation
  • Crime Prevention
  • Safety and security
  • Serving court documents
  • Reading comprehension
  • Locating Individuals
  • Evidence Control
  • Researching Skills
  • Search warrants
  • Report writing
  • Leading team operations
  • Preserving crime scenes
  • Community relations
  • Forensic science
  • Proactive

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed my Associate's in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology.
  • Successful prosecutions of several offenders from my investigations.
  • Successfully completed the Criminal Investigations Certificate Program.
  • Awarded The Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate.
  • Successfully completed the Executive Management Level 1 and 2 Programs.
  • Identified a Triple Homicide suspect from a neighboring county and assisted in the apprehension of the suspect.
  • Supervised, mentored, and led a team of six staff members.
  • Located and successfully identified and stopped a subject to several vehicle breaking and entering in the area and recovered stolen firearms, and obtained a confession to the crime.
  • Reconstructed a blood pattern scene and assisted in a successful outcome, determining the cause of injury to be accidental with no foul play due to reading and understanding the blood patterns.
  • Awarded three William Kyle Ferrell awards "Service Before Self"

Timeline

Detective

Carthage Police Department
11.2022 - Current

Patrol Supervisor

Carthage Police Department
10.2020 - 11.2022

Police Officer

Carthage Police Department
10.2016 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

North Moore High School

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology

Sandhills Community College

Certification - Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification

North Carolina Justice Academy

Certificate - Criminal Investigations Certificate Program

North Carolina Justice Academy

Certificate - Executive Management Program Level One

Richmond Community College

Certificate - Executive Management Program Level Two

Richmond Community College

Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training

Sandhills Community College