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Michael McClarence

New Lenox,IL

Summary

Accomplished Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the past 27 years and former Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps, adept at undercover assignments and both electronic and physical surveillance of targets of investigations. Demonstrated expertise in intelligence analysis and building inter-agency relationships with State and Local counterparts, with a proven track record of drafting critical affidavits and delivering compelling court testimonies. Skilled in both leadership and sensitive information handling, showcasing a results-driven approach to complex investigations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
05.1998 - Current
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
  • Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
  • Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
  • Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches at both the State and Federal level.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in Cook and Will County and numerous Federal Districts in the United States.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
  • Worked in a Undercover capacity on numerous State (Cook and Will County) and Federal investigations. Investigations targeted street level gangs, mid level distributors and International Organized Criminal Organization's.
  • Was lead Undercover in Project Dracula which targeted Chinese Organized Criminal Organization operating in Canada and the United States.
  • Have worked in multi agency Task Forces most of my career in both New York and Chicago and have built excellent working relationships with State and Local counterparts.
  • Expertise in electronic surveillance (e.g., wiretaps, geolocating tracking devices)
  • Possess Top Secret clearance.

Infantry Officer - Captain

United States Marine Corps
12.1993 - 05.1998
  • Led Platoon and Company during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Organized and oversaw training, administration and security activities of Infantry units.
  • Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
  • Led unit in field exercises and operations.
  • Recommended Marines for promotion points and awards.
  • Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Maintained excellent weapons knowledge and coordinated infantry operation of rifles, machine guns and hand grenades.
  • Deployed to Okinawa, Japan for as part of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

Education

Bachelor of Science - SociologySciences

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12.1993

Skills

  • Undercover assignments
  • Drafted hundreds of affidavits to include arrest and search warrants Pen registers and Title III wiretaps
  • Witness interrogations and interviews
  • Federal statutes
  • Testified in both State and Federal Courts
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Physical Fitness
  • Surveillance operations
  • Electronic surveillance
  • Firearms Training
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Threat Assessment
  • Evidence analysis

Timeline

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
05.1998 - Current

Infantry Officer - Captain

United States Marine Corps
12.1993 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - SociologySciences

Northern Illinois University

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