Randal S. Calhoun
New Caney,TX
Summary
Adept Special Investigative Technician with a proven track record at the Federal Bureau Of Prisons, excelling in critical thinking and staff training. Expert in conducting high-stakes investigations and enhancing institutional safety through meticulous evidence management and intelligence analysis. Demonstrated ability to lead and educate teams, ensuring operational excellence and security.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Investigative Technician
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Houston, TX
04.2003 - 12.2024
- Identified, validated, and managed Disruptive Group and Security Threat Group members to ensure institutional safety.
- Assisted in investigations of homicides, stabbings, assaults, riots, sexual assaults, and drug introductions within the institution, and testified in numerous homicide trials and other violent crime cases.
- Conducted counterintelligence, surveillance, and evidence collection as part of the Evidence Recovery Team (ERT) to deter and document criminal activities.
- Collaborated with external law enforcement agencies and trained staff on inmate intelligence, gang activities, and counterintelligence measures.
- Provided timely and relevant intelligence analysis and information to staff, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Utilized investigative techniques to control evidence and preserve crime scenes.
- Conducted research activities, including retrieval, review, and processing of visiting information, medical reports, and central file documentation.
- Analyzed commissary account records, photography, fingerprints, and court documents to support case preparation.
- Served as the Urinalysis Coordinator, managing drug testing protocols for the inmate population.
Security Threat Group Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
New Boston, TX
11.1994 - 03.2003
- Promoted from Correctional Officer to Security Threat Group Office in April 1998, and further advanced to Sergeant in July 2000.
- Identified, managed, and validated Security Threat Group (STG) members, training staff on inmate intelligence and gang activities, and liaising with outside law enforcement agencies.
- Assisted in investigations of homicides, stabbings, assaults, riots, and drug introductions within the institution, and testified in numerous homicide trials and other violent crime cases.
- Supervised, trained, and ensured the safety of assigned employees, maintained care and custody of offenders, and conducted security operations including contraband searches, pat and strip searches, and emergency response.
- Responded to emergencies, including climbing stairs and ladders, and controlled disturbances such as fights, assaults, riots, and homicides using force and chemical agents.
- Reviewed and applied information from offender records related to health, safety, and facility security, while providing leadership and technical guidance to staff.
- Enforced offender disciplinary rules, complied with policies, and maintained accurate records, forms, and reports.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSkills
- Staff education and training
- Information tracking
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Team Training
- Problem-solving
- Document preparation
- Data analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- In May 2012, I was a Horizon Award Law Enforcement Finalist in recognition of my outstanding contributions as a Federal Employee going above and beyond my duties, and for my hard work, dedication, and commitment to service. In May 2022, I also was a finalist for the Public Service Recognition for Interagency Collaboration annual award.
In July 2013 and September 2019, I received the Regional Director's Special Recognition Award in recognition of my dedicated professionalism and loyalty shown to the mission of the Bureau of prisons, and for my passion in training staff and other federal agencies with the knowledge of identifying, monitoring, and controlling members of Disruptive Groups and Security Threat Groups. Furthermore, it recognized my performance which exemplified strong leadership, excellent teamwork, exceptional intelligence gathering, and training skills which has provided a safe environment for staff, inmates, and the public.
I received the award for Correctional Worker of the year in May 2019, and Correctional Worker of the Quarter in February 2020 and May 2005.
Certification
- On February 21, 2018, I was certified as an expert witness with regards to gangs and gang activities by the Federal Court of the Western District of Texas.
Specialized Training
- Diversity Management Enhancing Correctional Relationships (07-17-95)
- Off-Unit Security Escort of Inmates (06-05-01)
- Security Threat Group Management Training (02-14-02)
- Crime Scene Management for Corrections (07-22-04)
- SIS Investigative Intelligence Training (02-04-05)
- Prison Gang Intelligence and Investigations (11-30-05)
- Special Investigative Services Terrorism Management (05-28-10)
- Protecting Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties (06-01-11)
- TruIntel National Implementation Training (09-23-11)
- Asian Gangs and Organized Crime (03-22-12)
- Gang Intelligence and Investigations (06-29-12)
- Preventing Violence Against Law Enforcement & Officer Survivability Training (08-16-12)
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigation and Reporting (11-29-12)
- Central Inmate Monitoring System (CIMS) Certification (05-14-15)
- Searching Inmate Living Areas (10-18-16)
- Evidence Recovery Team (ERT) Instructor Training (12-09-16)
- Narcotics Identification Kit (NIK) Certification (03-06-17)
- Managing Inmates with Disabilities (01-09-18)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System for Law Enforcement (01-21-18).
Timeline
Special Investigative Technician
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
04.2003 - 12.2024
Security Threat Group Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.1994 - 03.2003
Some College (No Degree) -
Texarkana College
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