Matthew Cowdrey
Harlem,GA
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated K9 Handler/ Deputy accustomed to assisting in criminal and narcotics investigations, including evidence identification, collection and documentation. Over 13 years of law enforcement experience. Highly skilled in Criminal Interdiction, Criminal Apprehension, Georgia Traffic Laws and Police K9 operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interstate Criminal Enforcement/ K9 Deputy
Greene County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current
- Criminal Interdiction on Interstate 20
- Assisted other law enforcement agencies by sharing intelligence on drug-related crimes.
- Analyzed suspect(s) financial records, phone records, and other documents for evidence of criminal activity.
- Searched vehicles, residences, and persons for contraband items such as weapons, drugs and US Currency.
- Executed search warrants for locations and vehicles suspected of housing illegal substances or activities.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used to predict future criminal activities.
- Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
- Handled and maintain a Full Service Sheriff K9.
- Provided detailed reports on performance of assigned K9 units during operations and training exercises.
- Participated in community programs designed to educate citizens about police K9 capabilities.
- Participated in special events showcasing the skillset possessed by police service dogs such as demonstrations or competitions.
- Prevented smuggling/ trafficking of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting roadside interviews of suspects during traffic stops, prior to conducting thorough and extensive vehicle searches.
- Provided K9 assistance within agency and surrounding agencies (local and federal).
- Prepared felony case files for prosecution (state and federal).
- Provided courtroom security for high risk hearings, appearances and inmates.
- Provided transport/ security to and from correctional and medical facilities for high risk inmates.
Sheriff's Deputy
Burke County Sheriffs Office
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
- Conducted patrols of assigned areas to monitor for criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Investigated reported incidents, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, wrote reports, and testified in court.
- Maintained uniform and appearance standards and assigned patrol vehicle maintenance.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, orders of protection, eviction notices, summonses.
- Enforced criminal and motor vehicle laws.
K9 Deputy
Jenkins County Sheriffs Office
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
- Conducted patrols of assigned areas to monitor for criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Investigated reported incidents, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses, wrote reports, and testified in court.
- Maintained uniform and appearance standards and assigned patrol vehicle maintenance.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, orders of protection, eviction notices and summonses.
- Enforced criminal and traffic laws.
- Provided K9 assistance within agency and surrounding agencies.
- Assisted jail personnel with unruly and/ or combative inmates.
- Provided courtroom security.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Millen Police Department
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
- Enforced criminal and traffic laws.
- Provided municipal courtroom security.
- Testified in municipal and state court in regards to criminal and civil matters.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Sardis Police Department
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Responded to emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
- Enforced criminal and traffic laws.
- Provided municipal courtroom security.
- Testified in municipal and state court in regards to criminal and civil matters.
Education
GED -
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA07.2008
Skills
- Over 200 hours of Criminal Interdiction training (identifying criminal behaviors and patterns, conducting roadside interviews, identifying narcotics, identifying hidden compartments within motor vehicles, identifying/ locating cloned VIN vehicles, identifying human trafficking indicators, testifying in narcotics related offenses and investigations and more
- Certified K9 Supervisor
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified Emergency Medical Responder (50 hour course) *expired*
- Search and Seizure training
- Over 600 hours of Police K9 training (controlled substance detection, tracking, article searches, apprehension and obedience)
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing certified
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement certified
- RADAR certified
- ALERRT Level I
- Advanced Traffic Law
- Taser
- Over 1,825 hours of combined training (throughout career)
Timeline
Interstate Criminal Enforcement/ K9 Deputy
Greene County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - Current
Sheriff's Deputy
Burke County Sheriffs Office
11.2019 - 08.2020
K9 Deputy
Jenkins County Sheriffs Office
08.2017 - 11.2019
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Millen Police Department
10.2015 - 11.2017
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Sardis Police Department
07.2013 - 10.2015
GED -
Augusta Technical College
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