Police Officer, Police Corporal, Detective
Jerrod Hughes
MWAA Police Department
Winchester,VA
26
years of professional experience
Retired law enforcement professional with extensive experience in maintaining public safety and upholding law. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving operational objectives efficiently. Recognized for excellent decision-making and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Work History
Police Officer, Police Corporal, Detective
25 Years 9 Months- Began law-enforcement career with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department (MWAA PD) in 2001; completed Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and field training at Washington Dulles International Airport.
- Served seven years in Patrol, performing proactive policing, responding to complex calls for service, and conducting both preliminary and advanced investigations.
- Held multiple collateral assignments, including Field Training Officer, Crash Investigation Team member, RADAR/LIDAR Instructor, and Civil Disturbance Unit member.
- Selected in 2008 to serve as a Detective in the Criminal Investigations Unit, leading investigations ranging from petty theft to major narcotics cases associated with national and international drug trafficking organizations.
- Conducted and led auto theft investigations at Dulles (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA), resulting in a significant reduction of thefts from rental car facilities through targeted enforcement, arrests, barring orders, and security enhancements.
- Dismantled theft operations as part of the Auto Theft Task Force through collaboration with regional partners.
- Deputized by the U.S. Secret Service (2018) and assigned as a Task Force Officer to the HIDTA Northern Virginia Financial Initiative (NVFI), later transitioning under DEA sponsorship.
- Conducted in-depth reviews of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to identify patterns of narcotics trafficking, financial crimes, and other federal violations.
- Led long-term investigations involving drug trafficking, organized criminal activity, and multi-state conspiracies.
- Operated effectively within federal task force environments, working alongside DEA, HSI, USSS, and regional law-enforcement partners.
- Served as Lead Detective and periodically Acting Sergeant, managing case assignments, crime statistics, investigative reports, and recommending equipment and technology improvements for the unit.
- Led five-year federal investigation into Jamaican drug trafficking organization distributing over 42,000 lbs of marijuana sourced through Sinaloa Cartel, resulting in seven successful federal prosecutions.
- Investigated a counterfeit Oxycodone (M30) distribution case involving Metonitazene, linked to two overdose fatalities in 2021.
- Conducted an ongoing investigation into a Washington, D.C.-based trafficker involved in large-scale cocaine and marijuana distribution.
- Conducted complex investigation into Metro DC-based fentanyl/M30 trafficking network, leading to seizure of 7.75 kilograms of fentanyl and successful federal prosecution of five individuals.
Education
- General Studies
No Degree
High School Diploma
Skills
Criminal investigation
Crime scene management
Decision-making and Critical Thinking
Microsoft Office
Search and seizure
Courtroom testimony
Report writing
Workload and Case management
Integrity and honesty
Conflict de-escalation
Relationship management
Investigative skills
Specialized Training
- Basic and Advanced Crash Investigations
- Motorcycle Crash Investigations
- Field Training Officer School
- RADAR/LIDAR Instructor
- Instructor Development
- Basic and Advanced Search and Seizure
- Search Warrant School
- Basic Criminal Investigations
- Crime Scene Tech School
- New Detective Seminar / Instructor
- Harvard Associates of Police Science Homicide Seminar
- Medico-legal Death Training
- DEA Jetway Training
- DEA Pipeline Training
- NCEA Parcel Interdiction School
- HSI TFO School
- DEA TFO School
- Electronic Evidence Specific Training
- Numerous Terrorism Training Classes
Timeline
Police Officer, Police Corporal, Detective
MWAA Police Department
01.2001 - 10.2026Read More
Clarke County High School
High School Diploma
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Laurel Ridge Community College
from General Studies
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