John Graves

Guide, mentor, and supervise subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.

• Oversee criminal cases, coordinate investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.

Review detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.

• Preserve evidence for court hearings and check integrity of individual pieces.
• Appear in court and testify under oath in criminal and traffic cases.
• Train team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Review detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
• Train team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Review detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
• Identify witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.

• Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
• Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance.
• Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
• Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
• Conducted appraisals of unit detectives.
• Appeared in court and testified under oath in criminal and civil cases.
• Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage.
• Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.

• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Supervised a squad of patrol deputies: review reports, approve arrest affidavits, conduct vehicle and uniform inspections.

• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
• Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
• Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.

• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
• Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
• Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
• Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• School Resource Deputy for Rogers Middle School and Newsome High School.

• Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
• Assisted full time deputies with their law enforcement duties.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
• Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.