Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation Officer/Detective with 25 years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in casework to position within robust and professional organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Narcotics Detective
Bloomfield Township Police Department
Bloomfield Township, MI
12.1998 - Current
Hired by Bloomfield Township Police Department in 1998 as a Road Patrol Officer.
Responsible for providing police services for approximately 26 square miles to 44,000 full time residents. Those services included but not limited to assisting citizens with minor problems, investigating crimes, writing detailed reports and testifying in court proceedings.
From 2004 to 2006, I interviewed and was chosen as a Task Force Officer (TFO) to the Oakland County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET).
I was deputized under the Oakland County Sheriffs Department and was assigned to handle drug cases, including working with informants, conducting surveillance, writing search warrants, and providing testimony in court proceedings.
From 2007 to 2015, I interviewed and was chosen as one of two K-9 Handlers for the Township of Bloomfield. I attended a 5 week K-9 Academy. My K-9 partner and I participated in continuous training and certifications in narcotic detection, tracking, building/area searches and suspect apprehension.
We assisted in hundreds cases resulting in arrests and expert testimony.
In December of 2020, I once again interviewed and was chosen as a TFO assigned to the Oakland County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Enforcement Team.
Investigated cases involving possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances.
Provided assistance to other officers during arrests or raids conducted by local police departments or federal agencies.
Coordinated efforts with other law enforcement agencies to investigate violations of state laws pertaining to drugs.
Monitored known drug traffickers' movements using GPS technology.
Performed undercover work and organized operational plans.
Explored prescription drug fraud and forgeries leads.
Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Offered advice, guidance and leadership to new detectives.
Education
Certified Police Officer -
Oakland Police Academy
Auburn Hills, MI
12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04-1997
Skills
Undercover Investigations
Surveillance Techniques
Interviewing Witnesses
Intelligence Gathering
Search Warrant Execution
Interrogation Techniques
De-Escalation Techniques
First Aid Training
Certification
Tactical/Medical Training
Raid Entry Training
Handgun/Rifle certification
Active Shooter Response
Drug Interdiction
DEA Narcotics class
Covert Surveillance
Dark Web investigations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Narcotics Detective
Bloomfield Township Police Department
12.1998 - Current
Certified Police Officer -
Oakland Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
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