Michelle Adams
New Albany,PA
Summary
Experienced law enforcement officer/agent/investigator with over seventeen years of experience in investigations specializing in narcotics and human trafficking and over 24 years law enforcement experience. Extensive experience working in an undercover capacity with drug trafficking organizations and human trafficking. Long term knowledge in interview and interrogation techniques. Worked very closely with local, state, and federal agencies to maintain superior communication and working relationship between agencies. Collaborate with community resources and victim service providers. Providing education and training for law enforcement and communities on trends and dangers of illicit narcotics and human trafficking. Experience in crisis negotiation involving high risk and hostage situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Investigator
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct investigation in many areas of criminal activity including sexual crimes, public corruption, voter fraud, illegal narcotic activity, human trafficking, other crimes as determined by administration.
- Assigned specifically to the Fentanyl Strike Force Narcotics Task Force focusing especially on any criminal activity involving transportation, sell/transfer, use of fentanyl. Form and maintain close partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Assigned specifically to the human trafficking task force. Conducting undercover investigations and operations involving victims, traffickers, and sex buyers. Form and maintain close partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Plan and coordinate large scale operations targeting human traffickers and conduct investigations to prosecute traffickers and sex buyers, while making direct contact with victims and placing them with direct care providers.
- All operations are conducted with a victim centered approach to provide the best available services for the victims.
- Prepare operational plans with safety procedures and contingency plans.
- Work in partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to provide the most effective operations possible.
- Prepare and coordinate training for law enforcement focusing on human trafficking and fentanyl epidemic and safety.
- Instruct training for law enforcement focusing on human trafficking and fentanyl epidemic and safety.
- Respond and assist communities affected by natural disasters: tornadoes, hurricanes, etc.
Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
08.2008 - 03.2022
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Planned raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in drug trafficking.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Prepared operational plans for search warrants, controlled purchases of narcotics, and other operations.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers using confidential informants.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Planned and operated surveillance details to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in drug related cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Conducted personal, property and event surveillance
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interests.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Assisted in training for multiple undercover operations courses.
- Task force officer assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
- Extensive experience in undercover operations as buyer of illegal narcotics, firearms, and in prostitution stings with ATF, DEA, FBI, and HSI to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- TAC officer for two MBN training academies
- Crisis Negotiator in high risk and hostage situations with MBN/MHP SWAT team.
- Participated in joint operations with MS Bureau of Investigation, MBN, and the Attorney General’s Office to target violators and victims of Human Trafficking.
Police Officer
Oxford Police Department
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect traffic crimes.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to ensure a safe environment and to prevent injuries.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in high stress situations and emergencies.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Police Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect traffic crimes.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to ensure a safe environment and to prevent injuries.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in high stress situations and emergencies.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Corrections Officer/Sergeant
Lee County Sheriff’s Department
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Patrolled facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, cell assignments, and gate-locking procedures.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of inmates.
Psych Technician
Millcreek of Pontotoc
04.2000 - 09.2001
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Assisted and counseled patients daily.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between patients
- Developed team communications and information for community meetings.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Worked with adolescent patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
- Supervised safety, behavior and actions during scheduled and emergency trips off campus.
Children’s Case Management
Region III Mental Health
01.2000 - 04.2000
- Completed routine visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Educated at-risk families in program resources to assist in daily physical and emotional needs.
- Provided in-home training and support to at-risk parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans.
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS12.1999
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MSWest Union Attendance Center
Myrtle, MS05.1995
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Undercover operations
- Narcotics enforcement
- Human trafficking investigations
- Action planning
Affiliations
MS LEAPS member (Law Enforcement Association for Peer Support) providing support and assistance for law enforcement officer during critical incidences including but not limited to officer involved shootings and line of duty deaths.
Certification
- MLEOTA Standards and Training Certification (Basic Class 213)
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Live and Online Instructor Training
- ARISE-Comprehensive Care with Intervention Workshop Austin, TX
- Tennessee Public Safety Network-Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for Law Enforcement Officers
- MBI-Advanced Human Trafficking Investigator Training
- MBN Investigator School
- MBN Taser Certification/Recert
- MBN Defensive Driving Certification/Recert
- MBN Active Shooter Training
- MBN Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response to Active Shooter Training
- MBN Tactical Combat Casualty Care for all Combatants
- MBN TAC Officer for new Agent Training (X2 Classes)
- State of Louisiana-Louisiana State Police Basic Undercover
- Human Trafficking Summit
- American Heart Association CPR Training
- RCTA-Law Enforcement Officers Alliance for Peer Support
- RCTA-Basic Narcotics Investigations
- RCTA-Fundamentals of Surveillance
- RCTA-Interview/Interrogation
- RCTA-Basic Undercover Operations
- RCTA-Advanced Undercover Operations
- RCTA-Synthetic Opioid/Fentanyl Handling
- MS State Fire Academy-Clan Lab Certification/Recert
- MS State Fire Academy-Tactical Law Enforcement Training/Refresher
- FEMA-ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
- FEMA-Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA-National Response Framework
- FEMA-National Incident Management System
- Gulf Coast HIDTA-LEO Survival Spanish
- Gulf Coast HIDTA-Opioid Overdose and Reversal
- USDOJ-DEA-Basic Asset Forfeiture
- USDOJ-DEA-Federal Law and Case Study
- USDOJ-DEA-Basic Narcotics Investigations
- FBI-Crisis Negotiator Certification
- Mississippi Board of Pharmacy-Opioid Addiction Related Response
- Mississippi Board of Pharmacy-Honorary Member of Board of Pharmacy
- National Center for Public Safety Fitness & Lawfit Program: Lawfit Fitness Leadership Workshop
- MLEOTA-Certified Investigator Program (CIP)
- MLEOTA-Instructor Techniques and Development
- Mississippi Human Trafficking Operational Task Force Board-Human Trafficking Investigator and Undercover Chatter
- Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi-Child First Interviewing Children and Preparing for Court (Forensic Interview Certification) August 2022
- Attended CACC Conference in Dallas, TX, August 2022
- Attended National Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas, NV, October 2022
- Attended ICAC Chatter Certification Training August 2023 in Decatur, GA
- Attended National Human Trafficking Conference September 2023 in Clearwater, FL
- Attended INIA Conference May 2024 in New Orleans, LA
- Renewed MS Instructor Certification August 2024
- Cellbrite CCA Certification Dallas, TX September 2024
- MS Department of Homeland Security Basic Dignitary Protection Certification
- ROCIC-Advanced Narcotics and Vice Investigations February 2025, Nashville, TN
- MSAGO Fentanyl Strike Force Training March 2025-Purvis, MS
- RCTA-All Female Undercover Training May 2025
Timeline
Senior Investigator
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
03.2022 - Current
Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics
08.2008 - 03.2022
Police Officer
Oxford Police Department
11.2007 - 08.2008
Police Officer
University of Mississippi Police Department
08.2005 - 11.2007
Corrections Officer/Sergeant
Lee County Sheriff’s Department
09.2001 - 08.2005
Psych Technician
Millcreek of Pontotoc
04.2000 - 09.2001
Children’s Case Management
Region III Mental Health
01.2000 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mississippi
Northeast Mississippi Community College
West Union Attendance Center
Awards
MBN Distinguished Service Award
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