Nathaniel "Lane" Bennett

Work History

Gordon County Sheriff's Office

08.2019 - Current

Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.

Fairmount Police Department

04.2013 - 08.2019

Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Trained other officers in a variety of law enforcement related skills
Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed yearly budget for police department.
Conducted semi and annual performance evaluations on all police department employees.

Appalachian Judicial Circuit D.A.'s Office

09.2008 - 12.2012

Appeared in court and testified under oath in crimes against person cases and child abuse cases.
Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.

Gilmer County Sheriff's Office

05.2005 - 09.2008

Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.

Ellijay Police Department

01.2003 - 06.2005

Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.

Gilmer County Sheriff's Office

03.1997 - 12.2002

Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.