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Mark VanHouten

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer for the Town of Cary, excelling in incident investigation and community engagement. Proven track record in enhancing public trust through effective outreach and collaboration with federal agencies. Skilled in report writing and emergency response, committed to upholding the highest standards of public safety.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Town of Holly Springs
Holly Springs, North Carolina
02.2025 - Current
  • Enhancing public trust through Purposeful Policing.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs such as Coffee with a Cop, and Talking with Kids at the School Bus Stop.

Regulatory Law Investigator

North Carolina Board of Nursing
Raleigh , North Carolina
10.2016 - 12.2023
  • Investigate Licensed Professional Nurses, including Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Nurse Anesthetists, for violations of the North Carolina Nursing Act.
  • Investigate complaints submitted to the Board by the public, hospitals, medical offices, and long-term care facilities
  • .I investigated complaints, including but not limited to documentation fraud, medication substitution, diversion of controlled and non-controlled substances, inappropriate physical interactions, sleeping on duty, and unprofessional conduct.
  • Interview the complainant, the witness, and the licensee.
  • Review supporting documentation, including auditing medical records, the North Controlled Substance Reporting System report, computer dispensing reports, including systems like Pyxis and Omnicell, drug screening reports, and reviewing video surveillance footage.

Cary Police Officer/Dectective

Town of Cary
Cary, North Carolina
10.2002 - 10.2016
  • Assisted enforcement of applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing necessary assistance.
  • Investigated suspicious activities to determine potential criminal involvement.
  • Field Investigator assigned to Patrol to assist investigations with search warrants, assigned misdemeanor criminal cases, and assist investigators with cases.
  • From 2010 to 2016 I was assigned as a detective assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division.
  • I held positions in investigations, including Domestic Violence, Fraud and Financial Crimes, and Pharmaceutical Drug Diversion Fraud.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Corning Community College
Corning, NY

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Incident investigation
  • Emergency response
  • Community engagement
  • Law enforcement
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Reviewing supporting documentation
  • Utilizing web-based programs to assist with investigations, including Accurint, Employee Security Commission, CJleads, and other governmental websites
  • Search Warrants and Court Orders
  • Collaboration with federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the State Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration Regulatory Division, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Accomplishments

  • Assigned to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Diversion and Environment as a result of my hard work and dedication to investigating drug diversion, controlled substance prescription fraud, and distribution of controlled substances.
  • Member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators

Timeline

Police Officer

Town of Holly Springs
02.2025 - Current

Regulatory Law Investigator

North Carolina Board of Nursing
10.2016 - 12.2023

Cary Police Officer/Dectective

Town of Cary
10.2002 - 10.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Corning Community College

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