Patrick Sanders
Hartshorne
Summary
Accomplished investigator with expertise in detailed report writing and interview techniques. Demonstrated success in managing investigations, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and fostering collaboration between agencies to drive proactive measures against criminal activity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator
Latimer County Sheriff’s Office
Wilburton, OK
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activity, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Conduct patrols for interdiction of criminal behavior.
- Analyzed case files and reports to identify leads and develop investigative strategies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share information and coordinate efforts on cases.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations for prosecution.
- Utilized forensic tools and software for evidence analysis, ensuring accuracy in case assessments.
- Monitored ongoing investigations to ensure compliance with legal standards and departmental policies.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to foster public trust and cooperation in investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
- Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
Correctional Supervisor
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
McAlester, OK
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.
- Implemented training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inmate behavior, addressing issues promptly to maintain a safe environment.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments, optimizing resource allocation among correctional officers.
- Developed incident reports, documenting occurrences accurately for review and action.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff, fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
- Evaluated staff performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for professional development.
- Fostered a professional working environment by setting clear expectations for staff performance and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
- Protected residents and corrections staff through carefully developed procedures.
- Inspected housing and common use facilities for safety, cleanliness and security.
- Oversaw incident investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and appropriate follow-up actions were taken to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed 50 prison guards and 900 offenders at Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
- Managed 65 prison guards and 2100 offenders at Allen Gamble Correctional Center.
- Coordinated activities by scheduling work assignments and setting priorities.
- Maintained order within the institution by enforcing rules, regulations, and disciplinary measures consistently and fairly.
- Processed inmates, conducted inmate counts and responded to emergencies.
- Minimized incidents of violence within the facility through proactive identification of potential conflicts between inmates or staff members.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Intelligence Operator
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp LeJeune, NC
11.1995 - 11.2000
- Conducted threat assessments to support operational decision-making and enhance mission effectiveness.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify patterns and inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline information sharing processes and improve situational awareness.
- Developed intelligence reports that provided actionable insights for tactical operations and resource allocation.
- Led briefings to communicate critical intelligence findings to command staff effectively and succinctly.
- Optimized intelligence collection methods, improving accuracy of data used in mission planning and execution.
- Disseminated intelligence to partner agencies for narcotics interdiction.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OKNo Degree - Corrections
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OKHigh School Diploma -
Clayton High School
Clayton, Ok05.1994
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Ethical and honest
- Due diligence
- Investigation management
- Report development
- Interviewing witnesses
- Evidence processing
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Deputy of the Year Award in December 2025 for investigative work leading to the apprehension of a multi-jurisdictional fraud suspect.
Certification
LASER Indirect Instructor certified by NCBRT - LSU.
Full-time Certified CLEET Officer.
SERT qualified team member with Latimer County Sheriff's Department.
Basic Police Sniper qualified. SERT sniper for Latimer County Sheriff's Office.
Correctional Emergency Response Team - Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
Timeline
Investigator
Latimer County Sheriff’s Office
11.2024 - Current
Correctional Supervisor
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
08.2022 - 11.2024
Intelligence Operator
U.S. Marine Corps
11.1995 - 11.2000
No Degree - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
No Degree - Corrections
Eastern Oklahoma State College
High School Diploma -
Clayton High School