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SHAUN LYNCH

Memphis,United States

Summary

Experienced and dedicated law enforcement officer with over 18 years of service, specializing in criminal investigations, gang enforcement, and community safety. A proven leader, having advanced through the ranks to Second Lieutenant, with a strong background in uniform patrol, organized crime investigations, and crisis intervention. Extensive expertise in handling digital forensics, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Sex Offender Registry, Missing Persons, and Felony Response. Adept at managing high-stakes operations, mentoring officers, and fostering positive community relations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Lieutenant

Memphis Police Department
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2024 - Current
  • First-line supervision in uniformed patrol, managing daily operations, supervising personnel, and enforcing policies and procedures effectively.
  • Direct officers in responding to emergencies, conducting traffic enforcement, and engaging in community policing to strengthen public safety.
  • Lead tactical operations, ensuring coordination and effective deployment of officers during critical incidents and special assignments.

Police Sergeant

Memphis Police Department
11.2020 - 01.2024
  • Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force: Led investigations targeting online crimes involving minors, collaborating with federal and state agencies to prosecute offenders.
  • Sex Offender Registry: Managed and monitored compliance with state and local sex offender registration laws, and investigated violations.
  • Missing Persons Bureau & Felony Response: Supervised investigations into cases of missing persons, including children, and vulnerable adults, and managed felony response teams for critical incidents.
  • Managed and supervised various criminal investigations and specialized units, overseeing daily activities, strategic planning, and training.
  • Investigative Techniques: Applied specialized investigative techniques while considering the developmental stage of victims and witnesses to improve the quality of interviews, statements, and evidence gathered.

Uniform Patrol

Memphis Police Department
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Participated in community outreach programs aimed at crime prevention.
  • Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crime investigations.
  • Crisis Intervention Officer: Applied specialized training to resolve high-risk situations involving individuals experiencing mental health crises, or substance abuse issues.
  • Field Training Officer (FTO): Trained and mentored recruits, guiding them through real-world policing scenarios, while assessing their progress and readiness for patrol duties.

Organized Crime/Multi -Agency Gang Unit Detective

Memphis Police Department
05.2011 - 11.2017
  • Led investigations into organized crime, focusing on gang activity, narcotics trafficking, and multi-state criminal organizations.
  • Convictions of twenty-three gang members involved in a multi-state narcotics criminal organization that victimized pharmacies across the country.
  • Partnered with federal agents and prosecutors, utilizing groundbreaking shell casing technology to secure convictions, resulting in over three hundred years of prison sentences for three defendants.
  • Conducted surveillance, undercover operations, and executed search warrants, leading to the dismantling of major criminal enterprises.

Uniform Patrol

Memphis Police Department
11.2006 - 11.2011
  • Conducted routine patrols and responded to emergency calls for service, including traffic accidents, criminal activities, and public safety incidents.
  • Investigated crimes, prepared reports, and provided court testimony as needed.
  • Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects to collect information about crimes.
  • Attended court hearings related to cases under investigation.

Education

Master of Science -

Criminology And Criminal Justice
McKenzie, TN
01-2018

Bachelor of Arts -

Criminology And Criminal Justice
Memphis, TN
01-2005

Skills

  • Criminal Investigations & Digital Forensics
  • Gang & Narcotics Enforcement
  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
  • Leadership & Supervision
  • Specialized Investigations (ICAC, Sex Offender Registry, Missing Persons)
  • Mobile Device Forensics (Cellebrite)
  • Law Enforcement Technology & Surveillance
  • Court Testimony & Legal Documentation
  • Community Engagement & Public Safety
  • Interviewing & Interrogation
  • Evidence Preservation & Chain of Custody
  • Legal Documentation & Report Writing

Certification

  • Cellebrite Certified Operator (2023)
  • Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (2023)
  • National Gang Crime Research Center: Interview and Interrogation Skills (2015)
  • Texas Gang Investigators Association: Gang Intelligence and Investigations (2014)
  • U.S. Department of Justice: Advanced Gang Investigations (2014)
  • University of Tennessee at Martin: Police Qualification Course (2015)
  • John E. Reid and Associates: Advanced Course on Interviewing and Interrogation (2013)
  • Memphis Police Department: Crisis Intervention Training (2018)
  • Anti-Defamation League: White Supremacy, Domestic Extremism, and Sovereign Citizens Training (2018)
  • Field Training Officer (FTO): Station Coordinator/Board of Directors (2019–2020)
  • Developing Future Leaders in Law Enforcement (2024)
  • Crisis Intervention Officer (2018)

Timeline

Second Lieutenant

Memphis Police Department
02.2024 - Current

Police Sergeant

Memphis Police Department
11.2020 - 01.2024

Uniform Patrol

Memphis Police Department
11.2017 - 10.2020

Organized Crime/Multi -Agency Gang Unit Detective

Memphis Police Department
05.2011 - 11.2017

Uniform Patrol

Memphis Police Department
11.2006 - 11.2011

Master of Science -

Criminology And Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Arts -

Criminology And Criminal Justice

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