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Michael Mashburn

Pike Road,AL

Summary

Accomplished, solution oriented leader with expertise in criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, and criminal enterprise investigations. Mission driven with a history of success in multi-agency operations, long term criminal/fugitive investigations, and daily SWAT team operations. Strong ties to the community, municipal, state, and federal agencies, and fellow SWAT Operators.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SWAT Operator

ALEA
04.2025 - Current

Veteran Law Enforcement Officer assigned to ALEA SWAT Team, and MACS Unit. Conduct search warrants and assist with investigations throughout the state. Respond to call outs throughout the state and provide assistance to all agencies within the state of Alabama. Concentration in fugitive investigations, narcotics investigations, and high risk warrant service.

SWAT Team Leader

Montgomery Police Department
09.2022 - 03.2025

Veteran Law Enforcement Officer responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Montgomery Police Department SWAT Team. Wealth of knowledge in criminal investigations, operational planning and execution. Oversee SWAT Team training, and physical fitness program. Liaison between the Montgomery Police Department and ALEA for the MACS task force.

U. S. Marshals Task Force Officer

Montgomery Police Department
09.2018 - 09.2022

Apprehension of violent fugitives across the Middle District of Alabama. Wealth of knowledge in fugitive tracking and apprehension. Skilled with social media investigations, ability to quickly execute criminal investigations and apprehend violent subjects. Instructor in operational planning and execution.

Patrol Shift Supervisor

Montgomery Police Department
09.2017 - 09.2018

Front line supervisor of a patrol shift. Tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct of patrol officers. Responsible for gathering witness statements, collecting evidence, and managing crime scenes within the city of Montgomery. Attend community meetings to investigate complaints and concerns of the citizens of Montgomery. Responsible for officers payroll and continuing education hours for all officers assigned to shift.

SWAT Operator

Montgomery Police Department
09.2009 - 09.2017

Tasked with assisting the narcotics division and criminal investigations division with investigating suspects and apprehensions. In charge of the SWAT Team training schedule. Also assigned to dignitary protection and narcotics interdiction. Investigated narcotics couriers, smuggling rings, and decoy truck companies. Also conducted site advances, operational planning, route planning, risk assessments.

Patrol Officer

Montgomery Police Department
08.2007 - 09.2009

Primary roll was to handle calls for service in my assigned district. Wrote reports and initiated preliminary investigations into incidents that occurred in my assigned area. Was tasked with locating and interviewing witnesses and suspects in relation to crimes that occurred. Conducted self-initiated investigations into narcotics, stolen vehicle rings, and crime patterns.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Troy University
Troy, AL

APOST Certification - Criminal Justice

Montgomery Police Department
Montgomery, AL
02-2008

High School Diploma -

T. R. Miller High School
Brewton, AL
05-2005

Skills

    Response to Active Shooter, Fugitive Investigations & Apprehension, Search Warrant Preparation & Execution, Narcotics & Criminal Enterprise Investigations, Dignitary Protection, Response to Barricaded Subjects & Hostage Situations, Riot Control, Multi-Agency Operations, Operational Planning, Chemical & Less Lethal Deployment, Firearms Instruction & Training, Vehicle Operations & Driving Skills, Undercover Operations & Investigations

Certification

Shoot House Instructor - August 2025

Armored Vehicle Operations- July 2025

SWAT Supervision Course - June 2024

Red Dot Instructor Course - January 2024

Taser 10 Instructor Course - October 2023

PIT Certification Course - May 2023

SWAT Instructor Course - March 2023

Shoot House Instructor - February 2023

Spike Strip Instructor - May 2022

High-Risk Manhunt - December 2021

De-Escalation Instructor - August 2018

Active Shooter Instructor - August 2018

Interdiction Certification - November 2018

Firearms Instructor - October 2015

Vehicle/Bus Assault - October 2015

SWAT Medical Course - July 2014

Dignitary Protection Cert - March 2014

Glock Armorer Course - January 2014

Less Lethal Instructor - January 2014

FBI Firearms Instructor - December 2013

Dignitary Protection Cert - November 2013

Advanced SWAT Cert - September 2013

Vessel Boarding / Assaults- August 2012

Criminal Interdiction Cert. - February 2012

Active Shooter Team Response - January 2012

Explosive Breaching Cert. - October 2011

Pursuit Driving Cert. - February 2011

SWAT Cert. 1 & 2 - January 2010

Riot Control Cert. - September 2009

Timeline

SWAT Operator

ALEA
04.2025 - Current

SWAT Team Leader

Montgomery Police Department
09.2022 - 03.2025

U. S. Marshals Task Force Officer

Montgomery Police Department
09.2018 - 09.2022

Patrol Shift Supervisor

Montgomery Police Department
09.2017 - 09.2018

SWAT Operator

Montgomery Police Department
09.2009 - 09.2017

Patrol Officer

Montgomery Police Department
08.2007 - 09.2009

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Auburn University Montgomery

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Troy University

APOST Certification - Criminal Justice

Montgomery Police Department

High School Diploma -

T. R. Miller High School