Timothy Cotone Jr.
Lafayette ,LA
Summary
Accomplished Law Enforcement Officer with 20 years of diverse experience across multiple divisions in Iberia Parish and Youngsville. Expertise in investigations, crisis negotiation, and training as Assistant Commander/Training Coordinator. Proven leadership as a Senior Field Training Officer and participation in specialized units. Recognized as Officer of the Year in 2019, with a strong track record in community engagement and internal affairs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer/Detective Sergeant
Youngsville Police Department
Youngsville, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and safety within Youngsville community.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities and incidents.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts, enhancing public safety during crises and critical incidents.
- Acted as the Internal Affairs Investigator.
- Served as Recruiting Coordinator for the Department, conducting background investigations, and sat as a member of the hiring board.
- Gathered and analyzed evidence from crime scenes for case development.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to obtain critical information.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on joint investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting findings and investigative processes.
- Testified in court regarding investigation outcomes and evidence collected.
- Trained new detectives on investigative procedures and best practices.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs, increasing public safety awareness and engagement.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
Detective
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
New Iberia, LA
05.2012 - 07.2021
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Collected and used forensic evidence to solve crimes such as Homicides, Rapes, Robberies, and Burglaries.
- Conducted personal, property and event surveillance.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
- Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Implemented criminal protocol for violent and non-violent offenders, decreasing research time.
Patrol Deputy
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Patrolled assigned sections in Iberia Parish and observed area for possible criminal activity.
- Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and carrying people from dangerous areas.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
- Patrolled the streets of Iberia to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
Corrections Deputy
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Conducted searches for contraband items, ensuring safety and security within facility.
- Coordinated inmate crews on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects, promoting rehabilitation and skill development.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates, enhancing overall security measures.
- Performed inspections of various areas to detect and remove contraband, ensuring security and safety.
- Investigated all security and safety violations.
Education
Westgate High School
New Iberia, LASkills
- Criminal investigations
- Background investigations
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene processing
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure warrants
- Search and seizure procedures
- Interviewing skills
- Interview techniques
- Fraud detection
- Surveillance
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Team leadership
- Case management
- Investigative skills
- Intelligence reports
- Undercover operations
- Testifying in court
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention
Timeline
Police Officer/Detective Sergeant
Youngsville Police Department
08.2021 - Current
Detective
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - 07.2021
Patrol Deputy
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
11.2010 - 05.2012
Corrections Deputy
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2008 - 11.2010
Westgate High School