Timothy Herring
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Detective 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. 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Port Saint Lucie Police Department
04.2019 - Current
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Case clearance rate of 44% for 2022.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Port Saint Lucie Police Department
07.2013 - 04.2019
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Sergeant
Florida Army National Guard
05.2005 - 02.2014
- Served as a Cavalry Scout.
- Deployed to the Middle East during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Deployed to natural disasters such as Hurricanes.
Detention Deputy
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
Correctional Officer
Florida State Prison
09.2006 - 11.2011
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 05.2004
- Conducted maintenance on unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2009
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL08.2008
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
Crawfordville, FL05.1999
Skills
- Crime Solving
- Leading Team Operations
- Judicial Procedures
- Training Proficiency
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Evaluating Crime Scenes
- Report Writing
- Interrogating Suspects
- Arrest and Search Warrants
- Evidence Control
- Criminal Law Proficiency
Accomplishments
Detective of the Quarter- Fourth Quarter 2019
Detective of the Quarter- Second Quarter 2021
Detective of the Quarter- Third Quarter 2022
Affiliations
Florida Auto Theft Intelligence Unit
South Florida Auto Theft Task Force
Timeline
Detective
Port Saint Lucie Police Department
04.2019 - Current
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Port Saint Lucie Police Department
07.2013 - 04.2019
Detention Deputy
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
11.2011 - 07.2013
Correctional Officer
Florida State Prison
09.2006 - 11.2011
Sergeant
Florida Army National Guard
05.2005 - 02.2014
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Santa Fe College
High School Diploma -
Wakulla High School
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