Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Kesha Tyson

Capitol Police Department
Florence,MS
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Experienced human trafficking advocate and law enforcement professional with strengths in rapid-response coordination, conflict resolution, and team leadership. Skilled in victim support, partner collaboration, and achieving program goals through monitoring and evaluation.

Work History

Lead Advocate

1 Year
The Center for Violence Prevention | 10.2025 - Current

Outlined key duties and expectations for the role.

· Maintain rapid response team on-call calendar;

· Review and submit periodic statistical reports to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives;

Provided referrals and support to rapid response advocates to assist victims throughout Mississippi;

· Serve as a primary point of contact for law enforcement and other agencies that identify victims of human trafficking;

· Respond in-person to law enforcement who identify a suspected victim of human trafficking;

· Maintain an flexible on-call schedule Monday through Friday with a rotating on-call weekend and holiday schedule;

· Conduct interviews with potential victims of human trafficking to determine program eligibility and facilitate appropriate referrals;

· Act as a knowledgeable advocate within the legal system;

· Cultivated a network of law enforcement contacts and service providers to improve identification and response to trafficked victims in the region;

· Coordinated meetings and provided leadership in the development and implementation of a Regional Human Trafficking Task Force;

· Collaborate with partnered agencies to facilitate services to trafficked victims;

Adhere to all Policies and Procedures established by CVP

Rapid Response Advocate

7 Years 1 Month
The Center for Violence Prevention | 09.2019 - Current

Responsibilities

· Serve as a primary Point of Contact for law enforcement and other agencies that identify victims of human trafficking;

· Respond in-person to law enforcement who identify a suspected victim of human trafficking;

· Conduct interviews with potential victims of human trafficking to determine program eligibility and facilitate appropriate referrals;

· Act as a knowledgeable advocate within the legal system;

· Develop a network of law enforcement contacts, service providers, and referrals sources in the designated region to assist in identifying and responding to trafficked victims;

· Assist in the development and/or implementation of a Regional Human Trafficking Task Force including coordination of meetings and active leadership within the Task Force;

· Collaborate with partnered agencies to facilitate services to trafficked victims;

· Adhere to all Policies and Procedures established by CVP;

Law Enforcement Officer

10 Years 8 Months
Capitol Police Department | 02.2016 - Current
  • Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies, taking immediate action to protect personnel and property.
  • Patrolled government facilities and surrounding grounds, enforcing laws, regulations, and security procedures.
  • Controlled access points, screened visitors, and verified credentials to maintain secure entry procedures.
  • Documented incidents, arrests, and daily activity in detailed reports for investigative and legal use.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

The University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | 08.2001

Skills

Monitoring and evaluation
Team management
Goal setting and achievement
Self-care and resilience

Certification

State Certified Human Trafficking Advocate

Timeline

Lead Advocate

The Center for Violence Prevention
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Rapid Response Advocate

The Center for Violence Prevention
09.2019 - CurrentRead More

Law Enforcement Officer

Capitol Police Department
02.2016 - CurrentRead More

The University of Southern Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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Kesha Tyson