Justin D. Andresen
Monticello,GA
Summary
Seasoned professional with a robust background in law enforcement and military operations, notably with the Atlanta Police Department. Excelled in training development, enhancing recruit retention by innovating curriculum. Skilled in surveillance techniques and motivational speaking, I spearheaded high-stakes missions and fostered cross-cultural communication, significantly improving operational outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academy Training Instructor/ Investigator
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2016 - Current
- Provide high-quality training for police recruits and sworn officers by creating innovative material for a variety of courses, including Criminal Procedure, Use of Force, Control Tactics, Reality-Based Training, Undercover Operations, and Physical Surveillance.
- Review and analyze use of force reports for training implications to enhance lesson plan development, lower department liability, and maintain officer integrity.
- Develop training and instruct control tactics for deadly force, non-deadly force, de-escalation tactics, close quarter combat, and ground control tactics.
- Supervised up to 40 recruits during state-mandated law enforcement training program.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training curriculum that improved recruit retention rates.
Task Force Agent/ Narcotics Investigator
Georgia Bureau of Investigations
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2009 - 07.2016
- Planned and executed complex undercover operations to obtain evidence for criminal prosecution in a 22-county area as a dually sworn GBI Task Force Agent.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations to ascertain critical information and statements.
- Obtained information and evidence through electronic and physical surveillance, such as wiretaps, vehicle trackers, and pole cameras.
- Prepared detailed case files and reports used to testify in State, Superior, and Federal Court.
- Developed confidential informants and handled confidential funds during investigations.
- Conducted financial investigations and prepared condemnation cases to seize property in criminal cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies to conduct joint operations, enhancing inter-agency intelligence sharing, and improving case resolution across various investigations.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2002 - 08.2009
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance when needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Planned and executed undercover details to address the crime patterns from analysis reports.
- Conducted burglary and robbery investigations in an undercover capacity, leading to significant arrests.
- Conducted joint operations with Georgia Power to combat copper thefts inside the substations.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Led and mentored a platoon of 15 Marines, enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to mission success while conducting NATO operations.
- Operated as the Forward Air Control Supervisor in charge of 4 Marines responsible for airstrike missions during combat.
- Coordinated and executed successful missions in Kosovo, improving tactical effectiveness and showcasing leadership skills under high-pressure situations.
- Provided close protection for air unit Captains assigned to the company during missions.
Education
Graduate
Basic Officer Mandate Training
Atlanta, GA06-2003
High School Diploma -
Richard Arnold High School
01.1998
Skills
- Motivational speaking
- Group Dynamics
- Interactive Learning
- Cross-cultural communication
- Subject matter expertise
- Instructor mentoring
- Training delivery
- Surveillance techniques
- Ground Tactics
- Force Protection
Training
- POST General Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Use of Force Instructor
- GBI Undercover School
- DEA Basic Narcotics Investigator School
- Rapid Response to Active Shooter Instructor
- Gracie Survival Instructor
References
- Sergeant Warren Pickard, Retired, Atlanta Police Department, 404-447-3907, sgtwarrenpickard@gmail.com
- Dr. Lisa Domini, Training Manager, Atlanta Police Department, 470-808-4127, ldomini@atlantaga.gov
- Officer Wesley Floyd, Recruit Training Coordinator, Atlanta Police Department, 770-262-8370, wmfloyd@atlantaga.gov
Certification
- POST General Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Use of Force Instructor
- Ground Fighting Instructor
- Force Science De-escalation Instructor
- Taser Instructor
- Chemical Agent Instructor
- Expandable Baton Instructor
- Active Shooter Instructor
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation Undercover School
- DEA Basic Narcotics Investigator School
Accomplishments
- Enforcement Award From Georgia Power for combating copper thieves.
- United States Attorneys Award
- DEA Operations Award for Mobile Enforcement Team
- Outstanding Service Award for Training Investigator
Timeline
Academy Training Instructor/ Investigator
Atlanta Police Department
07.2016 - Current
Task Force Agent/ Narcotics Investigator
Georgia Bureau of Investigations
08.2009 - 07.2016
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
12.2002 - 08.2009
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
09.1998 - 09.2002
- POST General Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Use of Force Instructor
- Ground Fighting Instructor
- Force Science De-escalation Instructor
- Taser Instructor
- Chemical Agent Instructor
- Expandable Baton Instructor
- Active Shooter Instructor
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation Undercover School
- DEA Basic Narcotics Investigator School
Graduate
Basic Officer Mandate Training
High School Diploma -
Richard Arnold High School
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