Michael Daugherty
4866 Stonehaven Dr. Salisbury,MD
Summary
Law Enforcement Professional with 27 years experience; 4 years with the Salisbury Police Department; 18 years with the Maryland State Police; and 5 years with the State's Attorneys Office of Wicomico County, MD. Experience in local, state, and federal investigations and procedures. Experience in undercover and long-term investigations. Adept at detailed report writing and maintaining composure in crisis, my tenure at the Maryland State Police showcased a 100% clearance rate in the Homicide Unit and expert witness testimony, underpinning my ethical approach and investigative prowess. Effective communicator and adjunct professor at WorWic Community College. Provided periods of instruction on Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Undercover Operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong leadership abilities, effective at building relationships and able to work in highly stressful and demanding environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
Office Of The State's Attorney For Wicomico County
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted sensitive investigations into officer's misconduct and mishandling of evidence.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Testified in several jurisdictions as a Controlled Dangerous Substance Expert in over 100 cases.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, bolstering the credibility of presented evidence.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Maryland State Trooper
Maryland State Police
01.2001 - 02.2019
- Commander of Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. While Commander the unit led or assisted in sixty-two cases which included homicides, police-involved shootings, and suspicious deaths. While Commander the unit had a 100% clearance rate, while the National Average was 61.5%.
- Commander of four Multi-Jurisdiction Narcotics Task Forces and three Multi-Jurisdiction Criminal Units. Supervising over 40 personnel.
- Exercised sound judgment under high-pressure situations, making critical decisions that protected lives and property.
- Promoted a positive image of the department by maintaining a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions with the public.
- Conducted over 1000 interviews and interrogations of suspects and witnesses involving drug trafficking, homicides, human trafficking, and numerous other violations.
- Documented and conducted detailed reports and briefings for all cases.
- Seized and forfeited assets that were obtained from and intended to be used for drug trafficking.
- Involved in over 1000 arrests for violations of Controlled Dangerous Substances.
- Briefed Board Members and Senior Staff on case status and cases involving sensitive and complicated cases.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Officer
Salisbury Police Department
05.1997 - 01.2021
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.
- Member of the Salisbury Police TAC (SWAT) unit. Conducting Search Warrants, High-Risk Entries, and Barricade situations.
- Assigned to the "Roamers" Unit. Citywide Narcotics Enforcement. Hand selected by Chief of police to the assignment over numerous senior officers.
Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
03.1991 - 03.1997
- Member of the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. I was the head of the security team in charge of the safety of high-risk personnel and protection. Also served as a member of the Close Quarters Battle Team, which duties included hostage rescue and recovery of special weapons and sensitive materials. Maintained a secret clearance.
- Mogadishu, Somalia. Provided perimeter and mobile security for the United States Liaison Office. Under constant threat of sniper fire and ambush was effective in executing duties as security and escort to the U.S. Ambassador and Department of State personnel. Unit responsible for relocation of the USLO compound in less than 48 hours due to offensive operations being conducted on a site nearby. This was conducted without loss of sensitive government property or injury to Department of State and personnel.
- Infantry Marine entire enlistment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Research abilities
- Ethical and honest
- Interviewing witnesses
- Interrogation skills
- Evidence processing
- Covert investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Undercover Investigations
- Calm in crisis situations
- Case Documentation
Additional Information
Hostage Negotiation
Opioid Addiction
Management of the Opioid Epidemic
T-III Wiretapping
GPS Surveillance Trackers and Equipment
Criminology
Top Gun Drug Investigators School
Evidence and Procedure
Swat Training
Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation
Advanced Course on Interview and Interrogation
Criminal Investigations
Harvard Homicide School
Drug Identification
Surveillance Operations
Undercover Operations/Dealing with Informants
Multi-Agency Coordination System
Timeline
Investigator
Office Of The State's Attorney For Wicomico County
02.2019 - Current
Maryland State Trooper
Maryland State Police
01.2001 - 02.2019
Officer
Salisbury Police Department
05.1997 - 01.2021
Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
03.1991 - 03.1997
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