Jason Herron
Lutz
Summary
Dedicated Ethical Task Force Officer/Senior Police Detective experienced in investigating both domestic and international cases. Over 35 years in law enforcement working with multiple Federal and State agencies. Adept at preparing cases for trial, organizing and recording facts for prosecution and authoring search warrants, court orders, Title III wire intercepts and arrest warrants. Seasoned investigator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
10.2022 - Current
- Successfully conduct complex investigations for leading to case resolution and improved public safety.
- Manage sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
- Develop intelligence networks, effectively gather crucial information to support ongoing cases.
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze complex scenarios, identifying patterns and connections pertinent to case objectives.
- Strengthen interagency collaborations, sharing critical intelligence with partner organizations to dismantle drug trafficking organizations.
- Employ strong interpersonal skills when liaising with various stakeholders including victims'' families or witnesses; successfully build rapport that aid investigations and case resolution.
- Conduct undercover assignments with professionalism, adapting quickly to dynamic environments while maintaining mission focus.
- Serve as expert witness in court proceedings leading to successful prosecutions.
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA
08.2015 - 05.2022
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Security clearance.
- Provided oversight in various complex investigations involving drug trafficking organizations, money laundering, major crimes, narcotics, and judicial threats.
- Prepared highly detailed written documentation to provide investigators, prosecutors and defense attorneys with information needed in judicial proceedings.
- Conducted complex, multi defendant investigations involving drug trafficking organizations operating in the Middle District of Florida and throughout the United States.
- Authored numerous search warrants of businesses and residential structures, affidavits and court orders for cellular and global tracking devices. Authored numerous Title III wire intercepts affidavits, applications and court orders.
- Specialize in investigative and interrogation interviews of defendants and co-defendants.
Police Detective
City Of Tampa Police Department
05.1997 - 05.2022
- Patrol Officer 1997-2000: Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property. Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- School Resource Officer 2000-2003: responsible of the security and safety of school students and facility. Investigated and reported offenses.
- Field Training Officer (FTO) 2003-2005: Trained newly hired police officers in a four month comprehensive field training program.
- QUAD 2005-2007: Street level narcotics squad, concentrated on street level narcotics distributors in the City of Tampa. Consistently met with neighborhood community watch citizens throughout the City and assisted in combating criminal activity within their communities.
- 2007-2015: Promotion to Detective/Criminal Investigator, and HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, Columbian and South American Initiative). Conducted criminal investigations with individuals supplying street level distributors with narcotics. Conducted complex, multi defendant investigations involving drug trafficking organizations operating in the Middle District of Florida and throughout the United States.
- Authored numerous search warrants of businesses and residential structures, affidavits and court orders for cellular and global tracking devices. Authored numerous Title III wire intercepts affidavits, applications and court orders.
- Specialize in investigative and interrogation interviews of defendants and co-defendants.
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
12.1986 - 10.1996
- Worked in a wide variety of positions to include:
- Corrections Officer 1986-1987
- Corrections Sergeant 1987 - 1988
- Deputy Sheriff 1988-1992
- Deputy Sheriff Sergeant 1992 -1996
United States Navy
United States Navy
10.1984 - 10.1992
- Served in the United States Naval reserves from October 1986 to October 1992.
- Naval veteran, served in Operation Desert Storm on active duty in the middle East from October 1990 to June 1991.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi
Longbeach, MSCriminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLHigh School Diploma - undefined
Gulfport High School
Gulfport, MS02.1982
Skills
Investigated complex domestic and international cases, collaborating with federal and state agencies
Prepared comprehensive case files for trial, ensuring meticulous organization of evidence and documentation
Authored critical legal documents, including search warrants and arrest warrants, facilitating successful prosecutions
Contributed to a dedicated Ethical Task Force, enhancing community safety through proactive law enforcement strategies
Timeline
Special Agent
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement
10.2022 - Current
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA
08.2015 - 05.2022
Police Detective
City Of Tampa Police Department
05.1997 - 05.2022
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
12.1986 - 10.1996
United States Navy
United States Navy
10.1984 - 10.1992
Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
High School Diploma - undefined
Gulfport High School
Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi
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