Stacy Brogden
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
A highly professional law enforcement criminal investigator with training and experience in criminal investigations, forensics, interview and interrogations, case management and tactical operations.
Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Experienced Criminal Investigator with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Gaston County Police Department
06.2018 - Current
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow detectives.
- Performed extensive research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling.
Historic Interpreter and Reenactment coordinator
York County Cultural and Heritage Museums
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Coordinated and established programs for students to effectively educate and inform students, aged 10-17 years old, as to the history of colonial America and the American Revolution
- Coordinated living history programs for the site
- Interacted with the public on the roles of persons who lived in the 18th Century
Detective and Patrol Training Officer, Bomb Technician
Rock Hill Police Department
01.2007 - 03.2016
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Developed training programs for new detectives, significantly raising departmental skill levels.
Undercover Narcotics Officer, Patrol Training Officer, SWAT Officer, Bomb Technician
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations, resulting in successful dismantling of illegal activities.
- Trained and responded to tactical situations to include high risk warrants, barricaded subjects, hostage situations and incidents that required highly trained and equipped tactical officers
- Trained and responded to calls requiring an expertise in explosives and improvised explosive devices to include bombings, suspicious devices, personal and vehicle borne improvised explosive devices
- Conduct investigations into post blast and hazardous material incidents
Crime Scene Investigator, Patrol Officer, SWAT Officer
North Charleston Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
Charleston, SC08.1991
Skills
- Demonstrated application of judgment and decision making skills in highly stressful situations
- Courteous and discreet team leader
- Recognized for being able to delegate and train others while remaining highly respected
- Interrogation skills
- Interviewing skills
- Conducting investigations
- Ethical judgment
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Preparing for court
- Incident Investigation
- Affidavits
- Case Report Development
- Writing reports
- Understanding human behavior
- Firearms knowledge
- Patience and Persistence
- Supervising investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Criminal activity prevention
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information Gathering
- Legal knowledge
Professional references
- Provided Upon Request
Education and training
- Bachelor of Arts, History (The Citadel, 1991)
- Certified NC Law Enforcement Officer (NC Basic Law Enforcment Academy- Gaston Community College 2018)
- Certified SC Law Enforcement Officer (SC Criminal Justice Academy 1992)
- Investigations Training: interview and interrogations, Reid Interview Techniques,advanced criminal investigator, DEA narcotics, forensics, crime scene, FBI post-blast and large vehicle bomb investigations, Homicide Investigations, Advanced Homicide Investigations, Overdose Investigations, Police Law Institute
- Advanced Executive Protection
- SWAT: Counter-terrorism, advanced tactical officer, explosive breaching, water operations
- Specialized Skills Instructor and L.E. Driving Instructor
- FBI Certified Bomb Technician, ATF Certified Advanced Explosives Disposal
- Advanced electronic and robot operations
Accomplishments
Multiple awards and recognitions to include Officer of the Year, Detective of the Year, Detective of the Quarter on multiple occasions and Chief Recognitions
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate in North Carolina
Advanced Training in Criminal Investigations
Advanced Training in Forensics
Recognized Expert Witness in Latent print evidence
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor
Former Certified Hazardous Devices Technician
Law Enforcement Driving Instructor
Advanced training in Executive Protection
Advanced firearms training and experience in multiple weapons systems including pistols and AR rifles.
Certification
Advanced Law Enforcement Certification in North Carolina
Certified Law Enforcement trainor in North Carolina
Law Enforcement driving Instructor
Hazardous Devices Technician
Advanced Robotics
Advanced Criminal Investigations
Timeline
Detective
Gaston County Police Department
06.2018 - Current
Historic Interpreter and Reenactment coordinator
York County Cultural and Heritage Museums
01.2016 - 01.2017
Detective and Patrol Training Officer, Bomb Technician
Rock Hill Police Department
01.2007 - 03.2016
Undercover Narcotics Officer, Patrol Training Officer, SWAT Officer, Bomb Technician
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
01.2000 - 01.2007
Crime Scene Investigator, Patrol Officer, SWAT Officer
North Charleston Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
Advanced Law Enforcement Certification in North Carolina
Certified Law Enforcement trainor in North Carolina
Law Enforcement driving Instructor
Hazardous Devices Technician
Advanced Robotics
Advanced Criminal Investigations
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