Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Interagency Collaboration & Investigations
Early Roles
Awards
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Mason J. Kohlhapp

Fredonia

Summary

Partnering across law enforcement agencies in gathering and processing evidence for criminal prosecution. Federally deputized law enforcement authority combining solid policing and protection skills and leadership capabilities in performing critical protection, prevention, and investigation assignments. Intuitive in identifying trends, piecing together evidence and solving cases for 8+ years. Meticulous in unraveling conflicting and complex details. Confident in compiling evidence and preparing court testimony. Deliberate, levelheaded, and controlled in rapidly evolving situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff / Detective / Task Force Officer

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
03.2019 - Current
  • Dual role; operating nationally for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) working federal crimes since 2019. Protected 900,000+ residents within 241.5 square-mile county as sheriff’s deputy (1 of 288), upholding US, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee County laws.
  • Conducted investigations, interviews, and interrogations surrounding reported, suspected, and uncovered criminal activity in both FBI and Sheriff’s Department roles. Met with existing confidential informants (CIs) and initiated new informant relationships. Researched and developed cases for FBI and responded to reported criminal activity, as part of deputy sheriff on-call rotation. Balanced priorities of multiple ongoing open case investigations. Prepared and delivered court testimony. Contributed to department recruitment and retention activities. Covered for sheriff in his absence.
  • Identified crime trends. Analyzed data and helped develop FBI investigations and suspect pools. Outlined control, mitigation, and elimination strategies, conducted plain clothes surveillance, and followed-up on tips and leads.
  • Conducted investigations, sometimes lasting years, sometimes clearing in a week or less. Secured search warrants, vetted CI information, reviewed cell phone records, monitored jail and prison calls, and gathered investigatory details. Ran background checks on CIs, suspects, and potential department employees.
  • Collaborated with parks department as part of interdiction group. Patrolled county freeways, airports, and parks; addressed and quelled illegal substance, guns, and human trafficking activity.


Correctional Officer

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2015


  • Maintained safety and security for male and female inmates, visitors, staff members, and general public in medium and maximum-security sectors. Protected highly confidential information and fostered confidential informant relationships.
  • Monitored dayroom and segregation areas. Deescalated emerging issues and maintained decorum and control in volatile and potentially volatile circumstances. Conducted contraband searches. Built respect among prison population.
  • Interacted with individuals from widely diverse backgrounds and experiences – inmates, citizens, and peers.


Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Public Policy and Administration; concentration in Personnel

University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
01.2012

Skills

  • Intelligence Analysis Software
  • Surveillance Equipment
  • Database, Social Media, & Internet Research
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Certification

  • Special Assignments & Associated Training:
  • MAIT
  • SWAT Technician
  • Maritime Unit
  • MRT
  • Retention and recruitment team for Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
  • Expert Witness (inactive)

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff / Detective / Task Force Officer

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
03.2019 - Current

Correctional Officer

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Public Policy and Administration; concentration in Personnel

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Interagency Collaboration & Investigations

  • FBI | ATF | US Marshalls | IRS | Interstate & Cross-Departmental | Community | Joint Tasks Forces
  • Homicides | Violent, Financial, White Collar, & General Crimes | Sexual Assault
  • Public Corruption | National Security | Surveillance | Crime Prevention | Confidential Informants (CI)

Early Roles

  • Laid foundation for public safety in concurrent lifeguard roles & honed attention-to-detail skills in finishing operator position.
  • Finishing Operator, Quad Graphics, Sussex, WI 2011-2013
  • Assistant Head Lifeguard, Waukesha County Parks, Waukesha, WI 2005-2011
  • Lifeguard, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 2005-2010

Awards

Waukesha Police Department PIN 2021 recognizing response to Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack, Sheriff’s Superior Achievement Award 2018 | Letter of Commendation, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, received twice

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