Mark V. Brasil
Police Detective
Richmond,RI
Summary
Professional investigator with strong track record in solving complex cases and uncovering critical information. Skilled in surveillance, evidence gathering, and data analysis, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations. Strong team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving results in dynamic environments. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
University of Rhode Island Police Department
Kingston, RI
02.2013 - Current
- Investigated hundreds of 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.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search/arrest 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.
Campus Police Officer
University of Rhode Island Police Department
Kingston, RI
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, and supervising evidence room.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Volunteered for Special Olympics Rhode Island since 2003.
- Law Enforcement Torch Run Super Plunger since 2017 (an event that helps to raise awareness and raise over a million dollars for Special Olympics Rhode Island).
Active-Duty Deployment
United States Army National Guard
Iraq
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- I am skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Hundreds of sortie missions, (military operation in war).
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Military Police Officer Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
Warren, RI
11.2003 - 11.2006
- Nominated Soldier of the Year for the U.S. Army (2004)
- 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.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force Security
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 the 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
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2027
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI12.2024
High School Graduate - undefined
North Kingstown High School
North Kingstown, RI06.1995
Skills
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training
- Criminal law proficiency
- Community policing
- Scene processing
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Evidence control
- Affidavits
- Chain of custody
- The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation
- Conducting computer checks
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Preserving crime scenes
- Undercover experience
- Collecting evidence
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Serving search warrants
- Team leadership skills
- Interview techniques
- Information gathering
- Conducting investigations
- Witness interviewing
- Victim support
- Report writing
- Report preparation
- Incident investigation
- Undercover investigations
- Supervising investigations
- Firearms proficiency
- Criminal investigations
- Crime solving
- Crime scene management
- Case documentation
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Preparing for court
- Fingerprint analysis
- Credit card fraud
Certification
- Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy, 2003-03-12
- Rhode Island State Crime School Level I and II, class of 2006
- 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
- Proficient in IMC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Training Course
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Rifle Instructor
Timeline
Detective
University of Rhode Island Police Department
02.2013 - Current
Active-Duty Deployment
United States Army National Guard
07.2007 - 07.2008
Military Police Officer Team Leader
United States Army National Guard
11.2003 - 11.2006
Campus Police Officer
University of Rhode Island Police Department
01.2003 - Current
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force Security
03.1997 - 03.2001
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Graduate - undefined
North Kingstown High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Rhode Island
Military Experience
- United States Air Force, Installation Entry Controller, Military Police Officer patrol, 1997-03-12 - 2001-03-11
- United States Army National Guard, Military Police Officer, 2003-11-19 - 2006-11-19
- United States Army National Guard, Active-Duty deployment to Iraq, 2007-07-08 - 2008-07-18
Work Availability
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