ROBYN BARTHOLOMEW
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Accomplished and energetic professional with a proven track record of success in law enforcement. Demonstrates excellent creative thinking and interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication and collaboration with diverse individuals and teams. Possesses extensive training and experience, offering valuable expertise to those seeking consultation in law enforcement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Polk County Sheriff's Office
01.2011 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough investigations of armed robbery, homicide, burglary, and arson cases. Performed in-depth analyses of financial exploitation and fraudulent misappropriation events in-depth.
- Conducted interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses.
- Collaborated effectively with State and Federal prosecutors on investigations.
- Provided testimony before grand juries regarding criminal investigations.
- Offered critical testimony on criminal cases in both state and federal courts.
- Investigated and documented crime scenes to retrieve crucial evidence.
- Drafted and executed search warrants.
- Facilitate joint operations involving state, local, and federal law enforcement personnel.
Senior Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Facilitated enforcement procedures through accurate handling of legal documents and orders.
- Seizure of Property if taxes are not paid
- Administered procedures leading to Sheriff's Sale of real property.
- Executed legal process services including summons, complaints, and subpoenas.
Narcotics Investigator
Mid Iowa Narcotics Task Force
04.2002 - 09.2008
- Monitored and disrupted operations related to prohibited substance circulation.
- Collaborate with outside law enforcement agencies to complete investigations and apprehend suspects
- Delivered drug-related information and resources to the community.
- Engaged in school drug awareness initiatives, providing career guidance and life after school counseling.
- Performed surveillance operations with adaptability to static and mobile scenarios.
- Performed covert operations to investigate unlawful activities.
- Conducted undercover operations in various narcotic investigations.
Task Force Officer- DEA
United States Department of Justice
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Utilized critical thinking in urgent, high-stakes situations to safeguard lives and properties.
- Organized and Conducted multi-jurisdictional Investigations to identify and dismantle drug cartels
- Coordinated operational strategies for evidence retrieval and raids.
- Prepared and submitted investigative case files to prosecuting attorneys.
- Offered critical evidence for grand jury
Senior Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
12.1992 - 04.2002
- Ensured public safety by maintaining order and enforcing legal statutes. Responded to emergencies, protected people and property, and upheld motor vehicle laws.
- Exercised critical decision-making skills during high-pressure scenarios to ensure safety of individuals and assets.
Education
Certificate - National Homicide Seminarlegal, technical studies, skill development & management training
Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
Kansas City, MO10.2012
Certificate - Crime Scene Photography School
State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Johnston, IA06.2012
Certificate - Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence Collection
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC)
Johnston, IA05.2012
Certificate - Midwest HIDTA Advanced Post Interdiction Investigations Course
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC)
Johnston, IA12.2006
Certificate -
State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Johnston, IA08.2004
Certificate - Drug Endangered Children Conference
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
Des Moines, IA06.2003
Certificate - Basic Narcotic Investigations
United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
Lincoln, NE04.2003
Certificate - Media relations Training Public Information Officers
Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Omaha, NE03.2003
Certification - Narcotics
Drug Recognition Expert School
Houston, TX10.1998
Certification - Law Enforcement
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Johnston, IA01.1996
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
- Education and Training
- Teaching
- Assertive
Timeline
Detective
Polk County Sheriff's Office
01.2011 - 12.2024
Senior Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
09.2008 - 12.2011
Task Force Officer- DEA
United States Department of Justice
04.2006 - 07.2007
Narcotics Investigator
Mid Iowa Narcotics Task Force
04.2002 - 09.2008
Senior Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office
12.1992 - 04.2002
Certificate - National Homicide Seminarlegal, technical studies, skill development & management training
Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate - Crime Scene Photography School
State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate - Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence Collection
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC)
Certificate - Midwest HIDTA Advanced Post Interdiction Investigations Course
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC)
Certificate -
State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate - Drug Endangered Children Conference
Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
Certificate - Basic Narcotic Investigations
United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
Certificate - Media relations Training Public Information Officers
Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Certification - Narcotics
Drug Recognition Expert School
Certification - Law Enforcement
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
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