Prince Afari
Frederick,MD
Summary
Accomplished Lead Police Officer with a proven track record at Naval District Washington Police Department, specializing in crisis management and investigative techniques. Excelled in coordinating high-stakes investigations, enhancing security protocols, and mentoring teams for optimal performance. Demonstrated expertise in firearms proficiency and strategic planning, ensuring a significant reduction in crime rates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Police Officer
Naval District Washington Police Department
11.2022 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
Asset Protection Officer
Security Services Unlimited
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
- Participated in securing special projects to aid division with better practice delivery.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Private Investigator
Security Services Unlimited
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
- Furthered criminal investigations by taking active interest on behalf of loved ones, businesses and other interested parties to uncover truth of unlawful activities.
- Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.
- Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities.
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
- Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy, USN
06.2005 - 06.2013
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Directed safe and secure operations of over $500,000 worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Education
High School Diploma -
Social Advance Institute
Accra Ghana Associate of Arts -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi Maryland 10.2025
No Degree - Special Police Operations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco GA01.2019
Skills
- Search and seizure
- Investigative techniques
- Arrest procedures
- Crisis Management
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance operations
- Self-defense tactics
- Crime Prevention
- First-aid and CPR
- Courtroom Testimony
- Traffic Laws
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Weapons safety
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Taekwondo instructor
self defense instruction
i was a member of the ghana taekwondo national team, also taught classes at Jek taekwondo school in silver spring maryland.
Timeline
Lead Police Officer
Naval District Washington Police Department
11.2022 - Current
Asset Protection Officer
Security Services Unlimited
06.2016 - 02.2021
Private Investigator
Security Services Unlimited
01.2010 - 01.2014
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy, USN
06.2005 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Social Advance Institute
Associate of Arts -
University of Maryland Global Campus
No Degree - Special Police Operations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Taekwondo instructor
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