Kermit Tennis

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile Investigator with a private investigator license and successful investigations history. Uncover hidden trends and patterns. Effective at working with government agencies, law enforcement departments and private companies to complete successful assignments. Senior-level Investigator with experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Known for excellence in surveillance.

• Recipient of the Medal of Valor in May 2005 for performing an act of extraordinary bravery at imminent danger to personal safety in the line of duty.
• Recipient of United States Attorney's office Eastern District of Virginia Law Enforcement Public Service Award in May 2008 for outstanding and dedicated service to the nation and to the community.
• Recipient of United States Attorney's office Eastern District of Virginia Law Enforcement Public Service Award in April 2011 for outstanding and dedicated service to the nation and to the community during Operation Calamari.
• Recipient of Officer of the year in May 2006 from Veterans of Foreign Wars for unyielding adherence to the highest ideals of law enforcement in maintaining, preserving and protecting the lawful rights of all citizens.
• Promoted to Sergeant in the Norfolk Police Department in September 2009.
• Deputized as a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force Officer to investigate a 30 million dollar drug trafficking organization which lead to numerous federal convictions in October 2009.