Kyle D. Burns
Belmont,USA
Summary
Senior law enforcement leader with extensive experience in federal investigations and homeland security operations. Demonstrated success in reducing training duration by over 35% and increasing participant throughput by 77%. Skilled in fostering interagency collaboration and developing instructional programs that enhance public safety and professional mentorship.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Special Agent in Charge
Homeland Security Investigations
Charlotte, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Led large, geographically dispersed law enforcement teams across HSI Carolinas, establishing strategic priorities that enhanced operational effectiveness in complex criminal justice and homeland security missions.
- Provide executive oversight for approximately 285 task force officers across 130+ partner agencies, supporting collaborative public safety operations and interagency coordination.
- Lead large, geographically dispersed law enforcement teams across HSI Carolinas, setting strategic priorities for complex criminal justice and homeland security operations.
- Mentored senior leaders, investigators, and partner agency personnel, fostering professional development and ethical decision-making to strengthen accountability and succession planning.
- Built and maintained partnerships with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies to enhance collaborative efforts in public safety and community protection.
- Mentor senior leaders, investigators, and partner agency personnel, emphasizing professional development, ethical decision-making, accountability, wellness, and succession planning.
- Partner with legal and compliance stakeholders to develop and deliver training focused on integrity, accountability, policy adherence, and consistent application of procedures.
- Monitor emerging criminal justice trends, public safety risks, and regulatory developments affecting law enforcement operations and financial crime enforcement.
- Office of the Special Agent in Charge
Deputy Assistant Director, Acting SES
Homeland Security Investigations
Washington, DC
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Led a large-scale federal training program supporting workforce development, onboarding, and operational readiness.
- Spearheaded comprehensive curriculum modernization initiative, reducing training duration by over 35% and elevating relevance, instructional efficiency, and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to expand program capacity, increasing participant throughput by 77% within six months.
- Designed and implemented standardized on-the-job training and professional development program, enhancing field training consistency and accelerating new employee development.
- Directed integration of technology and equipment into training programs, enhancing instructional delivery and bolstering operational preparedness and safety.
- Reduced instructor requirements by 40% through improved curriculum design, scheduling, and instructional planning.
- Office of Training and Leadership
HSI Senior Liaison Officer
U.S. Africa Command
Stuttgart, Germany
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Acted as the primary liaison between HSI and U.S. Africa Command, strengthening international law enforcement partnerships and public safety collaboration.
- Designed and delivered training on maritime contraband smuggling, transnational crime, and cross-border investigative cooperation, enhancing law enforcement capabilities across partner nations.
- Delivered law enforcement training to more than 500 personnel from over 30 African and European countries.
- Integrated HSI law enforcement training into AFRICOM’s annual maritime exercises, enhancing practical criminal justice training for participants.
- Developed and delivered online safety training programs with Department of Defense, fostering cyber awareness and promoting best practices among law enforcement personnel.
- Recognized as J5 Interagency Employee of the Year in 2019 for improving HSI’s visibility, engagement, and leadership role.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice -
Boston University
Boston, MA09-2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-1997
Skills
- Agency coordination
- strategy development
- policy implementation
- Program design
- Intelligence investigations
- Crisis response
Selected Professional Accomplishments
- Established the first Homeland Security Task Force in the Carolinas region, strengthening multi-agency collaboration against complex criminal organizations.
- Led intelligence-driven financial investigations involving illicit funds, narcotics trafficking, victim recovery, and international investigative support.
- Directed a multi-year undercover visa fraud investigation resulting in criminal and administrative enforcement actions and recognition through the Director’s Protecting the Homeland Award.
- Designed and implemented the first maritime contraband smuggling training at U.S. Africa Command.
- Led professional development, training, and mentoring initiatives for law enforcement personnel across federal, state, local, military, and international partner agencies.
Certification
- Certificate in Key Executive Leadership, American University, 08/01/24
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Areas Of Teaching Interest
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement and Policing
- Criminal Investigations
- Homeland Security
- Transnational Organized Crime
- Financial Crimes and Fraud Investigations
- Immigration, Visa Fraud, and Human Smuggling Investigations
- Counterterrorism and Intelligence
- Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Interagency Collaboration and Public Safety Partnerships
Teaching And Instructional Qualifications
- Master of Criminal Justice, Boston University
- Designed, modernized, and delivered law enforcement training programs for domestic and international audiences
- Led curriculum modernization initiatives that improved training efficiency, relevance, and learning outcomes
- Delivered instruction to 500+ law enforcement and military personnel from more than 30 countries
- Developed online safety and professional training programs in partnership with the Department of Defense
- Experienced with in-person instruction, professional development, mentoring, and scenario-based learning
- Familiar with technology-supported instruction, online training delivery, and e-learning environments
Timeline
Deputy Assistant Director, Acting SES
Homeland Security Investigations
06.2025 - 12.2025
Deputy Special Agent in Charge
Homeland Security Investigations
07.2023 - Current
HSI Senior Liaison Officer
U.S. Africa Command
10.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Criminal Justice -
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts -
Coastal Carolina University