Timothy Gilbert
Brusly,LA
Summary
Seasoned Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage 15 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in Narcotics investigation, Homicide investigation and Crimes Against Children and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Brusly Police Department
05.2024 - Current
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Brusly.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Detective Sergeant
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Reviewed detective case reports for accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Homicide, sexual assault, Crimes Against Children and Narcotics cases.
Homicide Detective
Addis Police Department
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Narcotics Detective
Bunkie Police Department
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Trained patrol officers in methods for spotting drug transport vehicles and low-level operatives.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Tracked local gang activity by territory to stay on top of current dynamics.
- Testified in court about drug activity and related crimes such as murder and robbery.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Worked numerous cases of identity theft tied to individuals involved in drug sales or purchases.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in local drug trade.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Conducted appraisals of unit detectives.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Holmes Erection/Heavy Haul
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Prepared and Submitted oversize, overweight permits
- Operated four axle truck and trailer combinations, Four axle trailer with stinger and or two axle jeep combinations.
- Trackhoe operator
- Prepare routes for permitted loads to and from construction sites
- Prepared invoices, collected payment and submitted to finance personal
Education
High School Diploma -
Waldron Public Schools
Waldron, AR05.2001
Skills
- SSGT Level 1 and 2 Instructor
- TASER Instructor
- Louisiana Homicide Investigator Certified
- Louisiana Narcotics Officer Association
- Crimes Against Children Association
- Crime Scene Photograph Certified
- Courtroom Testimony
- Surveillance operations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Investigations
- Gang knowledge
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Interrogation Techniques
- Interviewing witnesses
- DNA Swabs
- Collecting evidence
- Undercover operations
- Surveillance techniques
Certification
- Certified Homicide Investigator
- Certified PADI, Open Water Diver
- SSGT Level 1 and 2 Defensive Tactics Instructor
- TASER 7/10 Instructor
- SFST Certified
- Intoxilyzer 9000 Certified
- Dark Web Investigation
- Crimes Against Children Investigations
- Louisiana Narcotics Investigators
Military Service
US Army Active Duty
02/2000-05/2013
Multiple Deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
During my time in the US Army, I was stationed in the continental US as a Military Police Officer. My last duty station was at the US Army Military Academy, Located in West Point, New York. While station there I was assigned to the Us Army Honor Guard as a pallbearer, Operation NCOIC, Desk Sergeant and Patrol Sergeant. During this time I was also assigned to the USAG Military Police Company as a designated Marksman, Military Liaison NCO, between the USAG, New York State Police CRT and the US Secret Service for all NCAA football games, Two Presidential Visit (President George Bush Jr. and President Barack Obama) during two separate Cadet Graduations.
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Brusly Police Department
05.2024 - Current
Detective Sergeant
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department
09.2022 - 05.2024
Homicide Detective
Addis Police Department
11.2021 - 11.2022
Narcotics Detective
Bunkie Police Department
09.2018 - 11.2021
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Holmes Erection/Heavy Haul
01.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Waldron Public Schools
- Certified Homicide Investigator
- Certified PADI, Open Water Diver
- SSGT Level 1 and 2 Defensive Tactics Instructor
- TASER 7/10 Instructor
- SFST Certified
- Intoxilyzer 9000 Certified
- Dark Web Investigation
- Crimes Against Children Investigations
- Louisiana Narcotics Investigators
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