Roger Hayes
Zuni,VA
Summary
I am a current employee with the Virginia Department of Corrections and began my career as a Correctional Officer, Institutional Investigator (Lieutenant) at Sussex II State Prison. I was promoted in 2017 to the Special Operations Unit-Gang Unit and currently assigned to the Office of Law Enforcement Services-Gang Unit. I have specialized in completing investigations within the prison setting with an emphasis on identifying, tracking and monitoring gang members within the department. As the Institutional Investigator at Sussex II State Prison I was designated as the Facility Gang Coordinator with an average population of 350 gang members. I was pro active in identifying these individuals as gang members and adhering to policy and procedure writing disciplinary infractions as needed to ensure the safety and security of the facility. I currently work with the Statewide Gang Unit and continue to identify and monitor inmates with gang affiliation throughout the state through interviews and monitoring of their telephone calls and email correspondence. I routinely respond to incidents at facilities across the state and assist the Facility Intel Teams in conducting interviews and determining the reason for the incident and if it is gang related. I am routinely asked by local Commonwealth Attorney's and have testified as an Expert Witness on gang related cases. I have attended several trainings on gang identification and are familiar with identifying individuals with gang affiliation based on tattoos, etc. I am currently certified by the Virginia Gang Investigators Association as a Gang Specialist, I have developed a rapport with Correctional Staff and outside Law Enforcement Agencies from across the state allowing a network of endless resources. I have interviewed and built a rapport with countless inmates either gang related or not based on my ability to remain professional during my day to day activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation of Law Enforcement Services-Gang Unit
Virginia Department of Corrections
08.2017 - Current
Identify, track and monitor suspected/confirmed gang members within the facility/probation districts.
Conduct interviews/gang tattoo recognition surveys on a regular basis at facilities and probation districts to identifiy new gang members.
Conduct proper collection of gang and other security threat related information and intelligence in accordance with policy and procedures.
Prepare timely reports on gang and other security threat related information and intelligence with emphasis on accuracy of information reported in order to maintain credability.
Disseminate gang and other security threat related information and intelligence in accordance with policy and procedure.
Investigate gang and other security threat activities in accordance with policy and procedure.
Support criminal investigations involving gang and other security threat related matters.
Testify as an expert witness on gang knowledge in a courtroom setting.
Accurately and expeditiously report all findings in accordance with policy and procedure.
Develope structured curriculum and conduct formal classroom training in accordance with DCJS requirements.
Prepare and conduct presentations with up to date information in a professional manner.
Institutional Investigator
Virginia Department of Corrections-Sussex II State Prison
10.2006 - 09.2017
Investigate complaints/information from employees, inmates and the general public regarding suspicion/observation of crimes or violation of laws, rules, regulations and policies.
Conduct investigations on all assignments received from the Chief Warden.
Complete detailed written reports of investigative findings and report to Chief Warden.
Prepare investigative findings of criminal misconduct and present to the Commonwealth Attorney for prosecution.
Designated by Chief Warden as the Facility Gang Coordinator.
Designated as the Facility Drug Testing Coordinator.
Identify, track and monitor suspected/confirmed gang members within the facility/probation districts.
Conduct interviews/gang tattoo recognition surveys on a regular new gang members.
Conduct proper collection of gang and other security threat related information and intelligence in accordance with policy and procedures.
Prepare timely reports on gang and other security threat related information and intelligence with emphasis on accuracy of information reported in order to maintain credability.
Investigate gang and other security threat activities in accordance with policy and procedure.
Support criminal investigations involving gang and other security threat related matters.
Testify as an expert witness on gang knowledge in a courtroom setting.
Develope structured curriculum and conduct formal classroom training in accordance with DCJS requirements.
Prepare and conduct presentations with up to date information in a professional manner.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Governmental Admin. - Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2004
Skills
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Virginia Coris Application
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to be proactive and complete investigations with little assistance
- Ability to communicate effectively and complete written detailed reports as requested in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively interview and identify individuals with gang affiliation and maintain a professional rapport with these individuals
- Ability to prepare and testify as an expert witness in a courtroom setting in reference to individuals gang affiliation and gang related activities
- Ability to prepare and complete in classroom trainings on gang identification, trends and patterns in accordance with DCJS requirements
Timeline
Operation of Law Enforcement Services-Gang Unit
Virginia Department of Corrections
08.2017 - Current
Institutional Investigator
Virginia Department of Corrections-Sussex II State Prison
10.2006 - 09.2017
Bachelor's of Science in Governmental Admin. - Criminal Justice
Christopher Newport University
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