Ricky Brown
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with over 25 years of experience in Law Enforcement. Excellent reputation for resolving problems. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Multi-talented and consistently learning new skills everyday. Dedicated and observant Police with impeccable integrity and stellar record of accomplishment in law enforcement. Served 4 years of active duty in the United States Navy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Patrolman
City Of Tampa
Tampa, FL
02.2004 - 03.2023
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine course of action.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents and accidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drug
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to criminal issues .
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted interviews per week with targets, witnesses and subjects.
- Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
Police Officer
Lake Wales Police Department
Lake Wales, FL
03.1996 - 02.2004
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL01.2002
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01.1998
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Criminal Investigations
- Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
- Maintaining Order
- Community Relations
- Report Writing
Certification
- Basic Recruit law enforcement training.
- Probation Officer's training.
- Line Supervision training.
- Instructor training
- Florida Driver License Stat of Florida
- Field training
- Radar speed measurement
- Under cover in schools
- Basic crime prevention
- Blending perspectives school incidents and the Law
- Breath test operator
- School resource officer
- Correctional Officer Academy
- Juevnile probation officer academy
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Master Patrolman
City Of Tampa
02.2004 - 03.2023
Police Officer
Lake Wales Police Department
03.1996 - 02.2004
Master of Science - Public Safety
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Warner University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Vincennes University
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