NICHOLAS A HERRING

Dallas, TX

11/2021 – Present

40+ hours per week

• Enforce Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Conduct criminal investigations and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Respond to emergency calls and manage volatile scenes.
• Testify in state court proceedings.
• Conduct lawful searches and seizures in accordance with constitutional st

Task Force Officer (TFO)

Nashville, TN

11/2020 – 11/2021

Average 120+ hours per week

Duties & Accomplishments:

• Initiated, planned, and led long-term investigations targeting drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) and associated money laundering networks.
• Drafted and executed federal search warrants, seizure warrants, and grand jury subpoenas.
• Conducted complex financial investigations resulting in asset forfeiture actions.
• Managed and debriefed Confidential Sources (CSs) to develop actionable intelligence and evidentiary support.
• Participated in Title III wire intercept investigations; monitored and documented intercepted communications for evidentiary use.
• Coordinated investigative efforts with FBI, HSI, ATF, and U.S. Secret Service on multi-agency operations.
• Prepared comprehensive investigative reports and affidavits for federal prosecution.
• Collaborated directly with Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in case preparation.
• Provided sworn testimony in federal judicial proceedings.

Franklin, TN

11/2018 – 11/2021

40–60 hours per week

Duties & Accomplishments:

• Conducted undercover narcotics operations targeting mid- to high-level distributors.
• Developed and maintained confidential informants for controlled purchases and intelligence development.
• Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance operations.
• Authored detailed search warrant affidavits and investigative case files.
• Executed high-risk search and arrest warrants.
• Conducted post-arrest debriefings to expand investigations.
• Assisted federal partners in joint task force investigations.

• Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
• Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
• Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.
• Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
• Wrote reports on accident reports, arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
• Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars and on foot.
• Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
• Made numerous drug and alcohol related arrest
• Issued citations and warnings.
• Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
• Obtained position of Field Training Officer in 2016.

• Conducted head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
• Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
• Recorded information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
• Investigated crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
• Supervised and coordinated work of other correctional service officers.
• Obtained the rank of Corporal March 2013.