Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Mccomb Police Department
06.2023 - Current
Company overview: Local city law enforcement agency.
Provide administrative leadership and oversight for the McComb Police Department.
Assume responsibility for the enforcement of the law, direct supervision of the command staff and frontline supervisors; director of training, development, and administration of policies, procedures, and empirically based best practices.
Development and management of the department’s 3.6-million-dollar budget.
Responsible for representing the department during press conferences, meetings with stakeholders, conferences, and community events.
Contract Instructor
United States Center for Domestic Preparedness
03.2022 - Current
Company overview: Governmental defense company.
Tasked with instructing law enforcement, military, and other first responders in response to mass casualty and critical incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives.
Presented Powerpoint instruction, basic practical scenarios, and real-life 'hot zone' scenarios that primarily involved donning PPE gear, decontamination techniques, room clearing and explosive/IED recognition.
Owner/Lead Instructor
Justice Training Institute
04.2017 - Current
Company Overview: a 501c3 nonprofit providing services statewide.
Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Function as a law enforcement expert witness for court proceedings and expert commentator for local media outlets.
Investigator/Training Director/Public Information Officer
Copiah County Sheriff’s Office
02.2020 - 05.2023
Company overview: County law enforcement agency.
Conducted investigations, arrests, and the successful prosecution of narcotic traffickers and violent criminals.
Conducted investigations, arrests, and the successful prosecution of narcotic traffickers and violent criminals
Developed and arranged Active Shooter Drills at local educational institutions.
Held collateral duties as the Public Information Officer (PIO).
Owner/Lead Instructor
Institute for Criminal Justice Education and Training
03.2015 - 12.2019
Company overview: Law enforcement training company.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Deputy Director of Community Outreach and Training
Council for a Strong America, Police Training Institute
04.2018 - 09.2019
Company overview: Law enforcement/civilian training.
Traveled nationwide instructing civilian and police personnel.
Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
Collaborated with law enforcement and nonprofit agencies that serviced at risk youth.
Organized and hosted town hall meetings involving citizens, youth, and police.
Mississippi Project Director
Council for a Strong America
09.2016 - 04.2018
Advocated for lower suspension and expulsion rates for school-aged children in Mississippi to reduce the school-to-prison pipeline.
Recruited police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys, and victims of crime to join our organization; arranging and hosting community forums and training conferences.
Received and disseminated Positive Behavioral, Peer-to-Peer, and Restorative Justice instruction.
Assistant Chief of Police
Canton Police Department
01.2012 - 03.2015
Company overview: Local law enforcement agency.
Managed police department budget, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing waste.
Organized community outreach events to educate the public on crime prevention techniques and build trust between law enforcement and residents.
Oversaw recruitment efforts, selecting highly qualified candidates committed to service excellence in law enforcement roles.
Enhanced community safety by implementing innovative policing strategies and tactics.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Task Force Agent
Jackson Police Department
12.2003 - 11.2012
Entrusted with classified information, attained numerous secret clearances.
Remained and operated within the National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) and the Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines.
Engaged in Counterterrorism (CT) operations as an undercover agent.
Investigated federal high-profile narcotic trafficking, and investigated public corruption.
Collaborated with the ATF, DEA, IRS and USMS.
Managed confidential informants effectively to gather valuable intelligence on criminal activities within the community.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Utilized advanced forensic tools and technologies to analyze evidence, leading to breakthroughs in challenging investigations.
Detective
Jackson Police Department
06.1995 - 08.2002
Conducted Robbery/Homicide investigations, background investigations and narcotic operations.
Conducted undercover operations/surveillance, and executed search warrants.
Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
SWAT Operative - Assistant Team Leader.
Education
Master of Science - Criminology and Justice Services
Jackson State University
08-2018
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice, and Correctional Services
Jackson State University
05-2015
Associate degree - Criminal Justice and Correction
Hinds Community College
12-2014
Skills
Law enforcement expertise
Strategic Media Communication
Community engagement
Strategic Tactical Operations
Certification
Federal Bureau of Investigations Certified Undercover Agent (Former)
Federal Bureau of Investigations Firearms Instructor Certification (2022)
Certified Tactical Law Enforcement Instructor (Course Creator) 2022
Certified State Law Enforcement Instructor (Since 2000/Current)
Certified State Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor (Current)
Certified ALERRT Texas State SORD Instructor (Current 2022)
Certified State Civilian Firearms Instructor (Current)