Mark V. Brasil
Richmond,USA
Summary
Experienced Detective with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
University of Rhode Island Police Department
02.2013 - Current
- Investigate minor to serious crimes, observe criminal’s actions, develop sources of information and assist in arrests of criminals or suspects, undercover surveillance, prepare assigned cases for court, interviewing of witnesses, process detailed reports, process evidence and testifying in court.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
Campus Police Officer
University of Rhode Island Police Department
01.2003 - Current
- Maintain peace and order on the university campuses, enforce governmental laws and regulations, perform law enforcement functions such as deterring and preventing crimes, issuing citations, enforcing traffic laws, serving warrants, apprehending offenders, preserving crime scenes, supervise evidence room and testifying in court.
Active-Duty deployment
United States Army National Guard
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Military Police Officer Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
11.2003 - 07.2008
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Supervised fellow soldiers to assist in any issues or problems that arise.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force Security Forces
03.1997 - 03.2001
- Managed and supervised security force personnel and duties.
- Directed team and individual tactical drills, training and anti-terrorism tasks.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations to gather intelligence on enemy forces and facilities.
- Trained and mentored junior special forces personnel to apply principles of mission planning, operational security and field skills.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
05-2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
01.2024
- Awarded High Honors
- 3.65 GPA
High School Graduate -
01.1995
Skills
- FEMA ICS: IS 100
- FEMA ICS: IS 200
- FEMA ICS: IS 300
- FEMA ICS: IS 400
- FEMA ICS: IS 700
- FEMA ICS: IS 800
- IPMBA Certified
- Certified Rhode Island Breathalyzer Operator
- The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation
- Proficient in IMC
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Outlook
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training
- Debriefing informants
- Conducting computer checks
- Controlled tactical operations
- Event surveillance
- Criminal law proficiency
- Interviewing witnesses
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Testifying skills
- Researching skills
- Collecting statements
- Community policing
- Locating individuals
- Preserving crime scenes
- Interrogation
- Undercover experience
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Collecting evidence
- Preparing for court
- Interrogation skills
- Evidence control
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Witness interviews
- Affidavits
- Serving search warrants
- Interrogating suspects
- Undercover operations
- Report preparation
- Writing reports
- Forensic science
- Leading team operations
- Crime solving
- Interviewing skills
- Analyzing details
- Patience and persistence
- Chain of custody
- DNA swabs
- Scene processing
Certifications Skills
- Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy, 01/01/03
- Rhode Island State Crime School Level I and II, 01/01/06
- FEMA ICS: IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- I.P.M.B.A. Certified
- Certified Rhode Island Breathalyzer Operator
- The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Course, 01/01/10
- Proficient in IMC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training Course
Military Experience
- United States Air Force, Installation Entry Controller Military Police Officer, 01/01/97 - 12/31/01
- United States Army National Guard, Military Police Officer, 01/01/03 - 12/31/06
- United States Army National Guard, Active-Duty deployment to Iraq, 01/01/07 - 12/31/08
Certification
- Certified Rhode Island Breathalyzer Operator
- Rhode Island State Crime School Level I and II - Graduate
- The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Course
Timeline
Detective - University of Rhode Island Police Department
02.2013 - Current
Active-Duty deployment - United States Army National Guard
05.2007 - 07.2008
Military Police Officer Team Leader - United States Army National Guard
11.2003 - 07.2008
Campus Police Officer - University of Rhode Island Police Department
01.2003 - Current
Security Forces Journeyman - United States Air Force Security Forces
03.1997 - 03.2001
University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Community College of Rhode Island - Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
North Kingstown High School - High School Graduate,
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