Phillip Thompson
Davidson,NC
Summary
- Law enforcement professional with training and knowledge in organization, management, crime prevention, patrol supervision and felony investigations. Ability to conceive and implement new crime fighting initiatives and community policing techniques. Specialize in supervising and managing felony criminal investigations.
- Conducted inspections of staff, equipment, and documentation of activities to ensure operational readiness and adherence to established standards.
- Veteran police officer with 30 years of law enforcement service. Prepares shift schedules, approves the use of vacation time and monitors schedules to maintain minimum staffing levels. Proficient in the use of firearm safety, taser and gas mask.
Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation specialist with 30 years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in felony investigations to position within robust and professional organization.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police / Detective Sergeant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Charlotte
05.1998 - 02.2022
- Involved in working closely in collaboration with the local communities and civil organizations to maintain law and order, also responsible for responding to emergence calls from members of the public and fostering good relationships with local communities, crime scenes: Administered tough situations such as crime scenes by collecting evidence, and interviewing.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Attended court hearings related to criminal cases involving subordinate officers.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
Sherriff's Deputy
Mecklenburg County Sherriff's Oce
Charlotte
10.1995 - 04.1998
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities, verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders, record daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities.
Apache Helicopter Mechanic
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
07.1990 - 07.1995
- Inspected and maintained Apache helicopter engines, transmissions, rotors and other components to ensure proper operation.
- Installed new parts and components on helicopters following applicable technical data instructions and procedures.
- Performed engine changes, fuel system repairs, rotor blade replacements, wiring harness modifications, oil filter changes and gearbox maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School
06.1990
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
School
Skills
- Microsoft Oce
- Police Front Desk Attendant
- Report Writing
- Criminal Investigations
- Defensive Tactics Training
- Community Policing
- Researching Skills
- Interrogation Skills
- Event Surveillance
- Witness Interviews
- Firearms Knowledge
- Serving Search Warrants
- Report Preparation
- Crime Solving
- Interviewing Skills
- Interrogating Suspects
- Conducting Investigations
Accomplishments
- Residential / Commercial Burglary Detective
- Robbery Detective
- Dignitary Protection Unit Detective
- Patrol Sergeant
- Homicide Sergeant
- Conducted criminal felony burglary investigations and presented cases to the District Attorneys Office for prosecution.
- Conducted criminal robbery investigations and presented cases to the District Attorneys Office for prosecution.
- Provided protection for dignitaries to and from predetermined areas, helped manage local threats, and otherwise take steps to intercept security threats and ensure the physical safety of dignitaries. Worked with FBI and Secret Service in numerous protection details.
- Supervised all the duties of police officers as well as coordinate, and guide police officers and other department employees in their daily activities.
- Supervised a squad of homicide detectives in the investigation of homicides and death investigations.
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Police / Detective Sergeant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
05.1998 - 02.2022
Sherriff's Deputy
Mecklenburg County Sherriff's Oce
10.1995 - 04.1998
Apache Helicopter Mechanic
US Army
07.1990 - 07.1995
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
School
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