Michael Ledee
Patterson
Summary
Retired professional law enforcement officer with strong investigative and analytical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and adapt to changing situations. Adept in criminal investigations, evidence collection, and suspect interrogation. Known for reliability, integrity, and delivering results. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detective
NYPD
01.2005 - 07.2022
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
- Trained junior officers on investigative techniques and best practices, contributing to a more skilled police force.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Managed confidential informants effectively to gather valuable intelligence on criminal activities within the community.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigative findings, supporting effective prosecutorial efforts in court cases.
- Conducted surveillance operations for intelligence gathering, leading to successful apprehension of suspects.
- Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations conducted.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Improved case clearance rates with diligent evidence collection, analysis, and follow-up procedures.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Education
Baldwin High School
Baldwin, NYSkills
- Self-defense tactics
- Cultural awareness
- Firearms training
- Writing reports
- Undercover operations
- Analytical mindset
- Personnel training
- Leading team operations
- Criminal law proficiency
- Criminal activity prevention
- Team leadership skills
Timeline
Police Detective
NYPD
01.2005 - 07.2022
Baldwin High School