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Michael Price

Martinsville,VA

Summary

Experienced Patrol Sergeant with 16 years in leading police officers to enforce laws of Martinsville and Henry County with calm, professional demeanor. Identified, pursued and arrested suspects to reduce crime for community. Managed administrative and personnel tasks to run squad efficiently. Before becoming a patrol supervisor I served almost 8 years as a criminal investigator. As a investigator I worked every case from fraud to homicide. I have experience in background applications as well. My career began in the corrections division in to 2008, where I transferred to the patrol division. in 2015 I transferred to the criminal investigation division, until January 1, 2023.

I am currently the team commander of the department's hostage negotiations team. I have attended numerous schools for training, including three crisis negotiations schools, gang intel school, several interview schools, plus many more.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Sergeant

Henry County Sheriff's Office
Martinsville, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
  • Investigated incidents of criminal activity and prepared detailed reports of findings.
  • Supervised patrol activities, ensuring that laws were enforced in accordance with department policies and procedures.
  • Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
  • Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
  • Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
  • Analyzed crime data to identify trends, develop proactive strategies for addressing public safety concerns, and present recommendations to command staff.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
  • Organized shift operations, including assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and providing feedback.
  • Evaluated and advised police officers and other personnel.
  • Evaluated personnel performance through observation during patrols or investigations; provided corrective action when necessary.
  • Investigated offenses and arrested offenders of criminal law.
  • Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
  • Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
  • Examined and approved or returned reports and case files from police officers.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
  • Inspected equipment used by patrol officers on a regular basis; ensured proper maintenance was conducted according to policy.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Maintained close communication with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate joint investigations and operations.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Trained new recruits in basic police tactics and protocol during field training exercises.

Criminal Investigator

Henry County Sheriff's Office
Martinsville, VA
07.2015 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in the execution of search warrants at properties related to criminal activities.
  • Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
  • Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
  • Utilized computer databases to research individuals associated with cases being investigated.
  • Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
  • Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
  • Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
  • Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects to obtain information relevant to investigations.
  • Obtained warrants to search properties for evidence of criminal activity.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving possible criminal activity or threats of violence.
  • Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
  • Investigated felony-level major crimes in support of district attorney prosecution cases.
  • Developed relationships with informants to gain insight into criminal activities.
  • Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
  • Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
  • Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
  • Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
  • Conducted background investigations for personnel security clearances.
  • Prepared detailed reports of criminal activity for use in court proceedings.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement departments on multi-jurisdictional cases requiring collaboration between agencies.
  • Analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, DNA samples and surveillance footage.
  • Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

National Business College
Martinsville, VA

Skills

  • Accident Scene Documentation
  • Public Safety
  • Report Writing
  • Foot Patrolling

Accomplishments

  • Master Deputy since 2017
  • 2018 Crimestopper officer of the year

Timeline

Patrol Sergeant

Henry County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current

Criminal Investigator

Henry County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 01.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

National Business College

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