Michael Stone
Paris,TX
Summary
Results-driven Patrol Lieutenant with expertise in law enforcement procedures, criminal investigations, and public safety management. Proven ability to lead patrol operations, optimize personnel deployment, and enhance interagency collaboration.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Lieutenant
paris police department
Paris, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised patrol operations, enhancing public safety and ensuring legal compliance.
- Responded to emergency calls, delivering timely assistance and ensuring community safety.
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity and gathered evidence for cases.
- Responded to crime scenes to assess situations and provide guidance to patrol personnel.
- Evaluated officer performance through assessments and feedback, fostering professional development.
- Managed shift schedules to optimize personnel deployment across patrol areas.
- Investigated complaints against officers regarding alleged misconduct or policy violations.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Paris Police Department
Paris , TX
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of patrol officers; implemented departmental policies and procedures.
- Supervised patrol officers, ensuring compliance with department policies and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on patrol procedures, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Enforced traffic laws, issued citations, and managed crowd control during special events, ensuring public safety and order.
- Enforced traffic laws through regular monitoring and citations in designated areas.
- Responded to emergency calls, coordinating with other law enforcement agencies.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
- Reviewed case files for completeness and accuracy before submission for accuracy prior to submission for prosecution.
Auto Theft Task Force Commander
Paris Police Department
Paris, Texas
02.2011 - 06.2021
- Oversaw auto-theft investigations involving organized theft rings, VIN alterations, and related offenses.
- Directed day-to-day operations of task force and supervised assigned personnel.
- Established operational priorities to enhance case reviews, arrests, seizures, and investigative activities.
- Coordinated multi-agency efforts, fostering relationships with prosecutors, investigators, and stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with agency policies and applicable laws across all operations.
- Managed grant operations, ensuring expenditures were allowable and maintaining required documentation.
- Tracked grant objectives and performance measures, contributing to budget management, amendments, renewals, and audits.
- Compiled performance reports on stolen-vehicle recoveries, highlighting metrics defined by grant requirements.
Narcotics Detective
Paris Police Department
Paris, Texas
10.1999 - 02.2011
- Conducted undercover operations to investigate narcotics-related activities.
- Utilized advanced investigative techniques such as wiretapping and electronic tracking devices.
- Collaborated with local and federal agencies on drug enforcement initiatives.
- Identified and apprehended suspects involved in illegal narcotic activities.
- Investigated cases involving possession, manufacture, and distribution of controlled substances.
- Collected and analyzed evidence from crime scenes involving narcotics offenses.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigations and findings for prosecution.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor suspected drug trafficking activities.
- Interrogated suspects about their involvement with narcotics trafficking organizations.
- Developed confidential sources to perform undercover investigations.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
Education
BBA - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX08-1995
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Texas State University
Commerce05-1992
Skills
- Patrol operations
- Criminal investigations
- Evidence gathering
- Law enforcement procedures
- Interagency coordination
- De-escalation skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Physical fitness
- First aid and CPR
- Self-defense tactics
- Safety management
- Performance evaluations
- Criminal justice analysis
Certification
- Master Peace Officer
- Fingerprint Examiner
Accomplishments
- Life Saver Award
Timeline
Patrol Lieutenant
paris police department
01.2024 - Current
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Paris Police Department
06.2022 - 01.2024
Auto Theft Task Force Commander
Paris Police Department
02.2011 - 06.2021
Narcotics Detective
Paris Police Department
10.1999 - 02.2011
BBA - Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
East Texas State University