Joshua Pleasant
New Orleans Police Department
NEWORLEANS,LA
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven Property Crimes Detective with expertise in interview techniques, information gathering, and report writing. Committed to enhancing public safety through thorough case file development and effective court preparation.
Work History
North Carolina Army National Guard
8 Years- Deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait from 2015 to 2016 to support operations and enhance mission readiness.
- While deployed received the Army Accommodation Medal
- Deployed, state-level- to Lumberton, NC, to assist the community after hurricane Matthew flooded the area.
Patrol Officer
4 Years- Conducted investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Enforced traffic regulations to enhance public safety and reduce incidents.
- Collaborated with community members to foster positive relationships and improve trust in law enforcement.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accurate documentation for legal proceedings.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
DCAT
5 Months- Exhibited strong personal responsibility in completing tasks.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Analyzed crime trends to develop targeted strategies for law enforcement operations in assigned areas.
- Conducted narcotics and illegal firearm arrests in those targeted areas.
Property Crimes Detective
3 Years 6 Months- Developed case files, documenting findings and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Presented findings in court, providing expert testimony to support prosecutions.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Interview strategies
Team leadership
Evidence collection
Case file management
Investigation management
Court preparation
Report documentation
Timeline
Property Crimes Detective
New Orleans Police Department
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
DCAT
New Orleans Police Department
04.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Patrol Officer
New Orleans Police Department
04.2018 - 04.2022Read More
North Carolina Army National Guard
State of North Carolina
11.2011 - 11.2019Read More
Northern High School
High School Diploma
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