Patricia Tibiru
Summary
I seek to utilize my experiences and qualities ranging from good observational skills, investigative techniques, intelligence gathering, critical data/ document analysis for narcotic investigations and other related organized crimes to ensure the Commission fulfil its mandate. My experiences and professional ethics will be passed on to new and existing officers of the Commission by administering quality training and mentorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Commander of the SIU
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Narcotic Investigations, Operational planning, Coordinating operations, Directing investigations, Operational deployments, Intelligence report writing, Leading briefings and Confidential Source (CS) debriefs, Lead After Action Reporting, Intelligence gathering, Undercover work, Informant recruitment and management, Coordinate bilateral correspondence with international partners/Sponsors and the Commission, Case initiation and management, Gather intelligence on illegal drug related issues as well as other organized criminal activities, Investigate drug related crimes of high value targets and other corresponding crimes like money laundering, Initiate financial investigations on suspects under the narcotics and other related crimes, To arrest suspects dealing in drug related crimes in furtherance of prosecution at the law court, Directing Staff for the Commission( Informant recruitment & Management, Controlled deliveries and Undercover Operations)
AIRCOP Intelligence Analyst
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence feed for the operational and enforcement team, Member of Interflow initiative meeting, Lyon France – April, 2015
KIA Enforcement
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Daily manifest analysis, Passenger profiling, VVIP special enforcement duties, Joint special operations with K9 both tarmac and VVIP terminal, Baggage search, Urinalysis / field testing, Body Scan examinations and analysis, Drug detecting equipment analyser, Station orderly duties, Tarmac patrol and search duties, Aircraft rummaging, Cargo and freight examination duties, Cargo scanner duties
Education
Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
Development Communication
University for Development Studies (UDS), WA Campus
Accomplishments
- Made several arrests individually and as part of a group in line of performing my duties. i.e. The case of The Republic Vrs Gladys Wanjiku NJOROGE, 2015.
- Made very good observations in my line of work which has led to positive results and other follow ups. i.e. Recommended the strategic introduction of K9 operations to the VVIP terminal to deter the abuse in use of the facility.
- Exhibited very good professional knowledge and innovation that has pushed the Narcotics Control Commission’s ability to effectively operate in some very sensitive environments with great diplomacy (VVIP Lounge).
- Highway Interdiction Operations, Raids, Cannabis farm destructions.
- Executed Search and Arrest warrants (National and International)
- Ability to supervise and advise on issues and conduct of junior and other colleague officers to Worked professionally, ethically and with constant improvement.
- Six months’ work experience as a Relationship Manager for PATFRAN Agency, a car rental company at Ring Road Central.
- Over five (5yrs) working experience as a Field Operative with the Narcotic Control Commission (NACOC) at the Kotoka International Airport (K.I.A) handling both passengers and cargo.
- Also worked on a UNODC project as a member of a Joint Airport Interdiction Task Force (JAITF) in the framework of AIRCOP.
- Currently a member of the Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU) in Ghana as an investigator, a United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) funded program.
- Deputy Commander In-Charge of Operations at the Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU – Ghana)
- Intelligence analyst assigned to the Office of the Director General
Training Programs And Courses
- Workshop on Public-Private partnerships for the prevention of dangerous substance trafficking through the Postal and Courier Services, 04/2024
- Advanced Intelligence Collection and Analysis Methods - DEA, 02/2023
- Emerging trends in illicit synthetic drugs and production techniques - DEA, 10/2022
- Training on GRIDS Operational NPS counter –Trafficking initiatives and intelligence sharing and development via the Project ION Incident Communication System (IONICS) and GRIDS intelligence tool, 06/2022
- Inter-Agency Cooperation in Financial Investigations (MASTER), 11/2021
- National Security Law, Human Rights, National Security Strategy and Policy, 07/2021
- Cyber Elements of Drug Trafficking, 03/2021
- Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement by INL, 02/2021
- Leadership in Crisis Training (MASTER), 01/2021
- Executive Leadership & Major Case Management (MASTER), 02/2021
- Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement, 2018
- Chemical Diversion Investigation, 08/2018
- Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU) Advanced Training - Thailand, 03/2018
- Leadership for Law Enforcement Supervisors
- Best Practice for Note Taking, 01/2018
- IONSCAN 600 Operators, 07/2018
- Target ID Operators, 07/2018
- Intelligence Collection & Analysis, 08/2018
- Advanced Interviewing Techniques for Law Enforcement (MASTER), 12/2018
- Best Practice for Note Taking at the British High Commission, 01/2018
- Air Freight Targeting and Profiling Training at the British High Commission, 03/2017
- Sensitive Investigative Unit (SIU) Basic Course, Quantico Virginia, 02/2017
- Investigative Trainer Development Course by National Crime Agency (NCA) and NACOB, 11/2016 - 12/2016
- Operationalizing Gender for Peace and Security Operations- A New Zealand Perspective, 11/2015
- Intercultural Communication, University of Bedfordshire, 06/2015
- General Maritime Awareness Seminar at NACOC Headquarters, Accra, 04/2015
- AIRCOP JAITF Training, 08/2013 - 09/2013
- AIRCOP JAITF Mentoring, 10/2013
- WCO Operation Cocair IV, 10/2013 - 11/2013
- Operation Westerlies Training, 03/2013
- UNODC Airport Interdiction Conceptualized Training, 2012
- WCO Training on Methamphetamine, 11/2012
- Airport Interdiction and Aviation Security Awareness Training, 2012
- Basic Intelligence and Physical Training, 07/2012 - 09/2012
Committees Served
- Member of the committee of enquiry on the seizure of 8.5kg of cocaine in Brussels 2024.
- Member of the Forms Committee in charge of generating, editing, redesigning and developing of Operational and Administrative forms for the Commission. (2020)
- A member of the Further Education Committee for the 2018/2019 academic year and the 2019/2020 academic year.
Skills And Other Abilities
- Conducting surveillance
- Operational planning
- Electronic surveillance analysis
- Document exploitation
- Teaching/Trainer
- Ability to use various forms of drug detection equipment or technology.
- Honesty and good ethics
- Interviewing
- Undercover work
- Informant recruitment and management
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Team player
- Driving
- People skills
- Adventurous
- Building effective interagency collaborations
- Recruit and develop Institutional Sources for real time action.
- Buy- walk operations.
- Buy-bust Operations.
Online Self Development Courses
- Advanced Anti-Corruption: Prevention of Corruption (August 1, 2019)
- Alternatives to Imprisonment for Women Offenders (August 1, 2019)
- Human Rights in the Community (August 2, 2019)
- Understanding Transnational Organized Crime (July 31, 2019)
Other Responsibilities
- Certified trainer of the commission as a directing staff
- INCB focal person for opioids and other synthetic drugs
- Member of trilateral meeting between Ghana, Nigeria and India on tramadol trafficking
- Over five (5yrs) working experience as a Field Operative at the Kotoka International Airport (K.I.A) handling both passengers, cargo freight and Cargo.
- Also worked on a UNODC project as a member of a Joint Airport Interdiction Task Force (JAITF) in the framework of AIRCOP for three years.
Timeline
Deputy Commander of the SIU
09.2019 - 01.2023
AIRCOP Intelligence Analyst
01.2013 - 01.2016
KIA Enforcement
01.2012 - 01.2013
Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)
Development Communication
University for Development Studies (UDS), WA Campus