Michael Conway
Law Enforcement
Cedar Hill,Texas
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with a robust investigative background in narcotics, skilled in executing high-stakes drug busts and orchestrating strategic operations. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable results in challenging environments. Proven analytical skills and unwavering integrity support a successful track record of obtaining search and arrest warrants while collaborating effectively with team members to execute complex operations. Unique experience as a retired Navy Corpsman, serving with Navy and Marine Corps combat units, enhances operational effectiveness and safety as a Tactical Medic during critical missions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Narcotics Detective
Dallas Police Department
03.2000 - Current
- Currently assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Task Force Officer (TFO), I conduct in-depth investigations into narcotics-related offenses, enhancing community safety and crime-prevention efforts.
- Drug overdose investigation, writing search warrants for social media, cell phone, computers, and vehicles, to identify the person or persons who gave or sold drugs to the victim that caused them to overdose.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies to dismantle drug trafficking organizations effectively.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for undercover operations to gather intelligence on drug activities.
- Worked Diversion cases involving offenses with pharmacists, Nurses, and investigating prescription fraud.
- Participated in dynamic search warrants and arrest warrants, deployed distraction devices, and utilized port and cover techniques to make entry into multiple types of structures.
- Successfully executed high-risk arrests of suspects involved in narcotics distribution rings.
- Provided expert testimony at judicial hearings or trial proceedings concerning matters related to narcotics violations.
- After 9/11, I was assigned to Love Field Airport and trained in active shooter response. Assigned to Patrol, responding to calls that were dispatched, before being assigned to special unit that responded to high crime areas to suppress crime at the location.
Navy Corpsman
U.S Navy Reserves
03.1996 - 09.2013
- Provided emergency medical care and first aid to personnel in diverse operational environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment and enhance care delivery.
- Conducted health assessments and triaged patients to prioritize medical interventions effectively.
- The Unit is a small boat port security. We protected High-Value Assets (HVA) while in port and trained on all weapons systems, from 9mm to .50-caliber machine guns.
- Trained in close-quarters combat.
- Deployed 3 times to the Middle East: 2003, 2008, and 2013.
- In 2013, I embarked as part of the Embarked Security Team (EST) on U.S. Merchant Marine Ships to protect while deployed at sea.
Navy Corpsman
U.S Navy Active
11.1990 - 11.1994
- Provided medical care and emergency support to personnel during training exercises and operational deployments.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine medical needs and prioritize treatment effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans in various environments.
- From 1993 to 1994, assigned to the 1st Marine Division in California, I was responsible for the care of a platoon of Marines. Trained in combat first aid, trained marines, and trained in multiple weapons systems.
- During our deployment, my platoon was assigned to a hostage rescue team. We were assigned to a Marine Recon and Force Recon unit during deployment.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations.
Education
General Studies - General Studies
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TexasCertificate - Civil Justice - Law Enforcement
RIO Salado Community College
Skills
- Self-defense tactics
- Courtroom testimony skills
- Chain of custody
- Interviewing witnesses
- Interrogation skills
- Courtroom testimony
- DNA swabs
- Narcotics trafficking
- Undercover experience
- Digital evidence analysis
- Narcotic field test procedures
- Case report development
- Undercover operations
- Affidavits
- Social media investigations
- Intelligence gathering
- Undercover investigations
- Controlled tactical operations
- Serving search warrants
- DEA task force
- Collaborating with agencies
Certification
- E3100526 Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Police Officer
- Navy Hospital Corpsman School 1991
- Field Medical Service School 1993
- Basic Tactical Medic Certification Course (TECLOSE) Oct 2009
- Basic S.W.A.T School (TECLOSE) Nov 2009
- Dallas Narcotics Dynamic Entry Warrant School Dec 2009
- Recertification Dallas Narcotics Dynamic Entry Warrant School
Timeline
Narcotics Detective
Dallas Police Department
03.2000 - Current
Navy Corpsman
U.S Navy Reserves
03.1996 - 09.2013
Navy Corpsman
U.S Navy Active
11.1990 - 11.1994
Certificate - Civil Justice - Law Enforcement
RIO Salado Community College
General Studies - General Studies
Cedar Valley College