Timothy "Tim" Powell
Bethel,AK
Summary
I am an accomplished professional with over twenty-four years of experience in law enforcement. I possess over seven hundred hours of law enforcement training in Georgia, and over three thousand hours of Alaska law enforcement training. I consistently employ a proactive, professional, can-do attitude while utilizing strong problem-solving skills and organizational abilities, vision and determination. I integrate leadership, managerial skills, teamwork, and dedication to accomplish missions and achieve results. I understand the culturally diverse and politically dynamic environment in which we work. I seek out challenges and opportunities to expand my abilities, mature, and grow.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Major Crimes Investigator
State of Alask Department of Public Safety
Bethel, AK
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain information related to case.
- Reviewed police reports, medical records, and other documents for evidence.
- Organized and maintained files of all investigative activities.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes including photographs, fingerprints, and physical samples.
- Analyzed data gathered during investigations to determine the validity of claims or theories.
- Provided expert testimony in court concerning investigation findings.
- Drafted legal documents such as search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and indictments.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
- Assessed potential threats posed by individuals under investigation based on collected information.
- Maintained contacts with informants who provided valuable leads in cases.
- Performed background checks on persons of interest in investigations.
- Attended training sessions to stay current on new investigative trends and technologies.
- Adhered to departmental policies regarding investigations and reporting procedures.
- Monitored online activity of suspects using various social media platforms.
- Presented case summaries at team meetings for review purposes.
Alaska State Trooper
State of Alaska Department of Public Safety
Bethel, Alaska
08.2004 - 02.2022
- Patrol Trooper working Urban, Rural, and Remote Posts throughout the State.
- Patrolled assigned areas to enforce State laws and regulations.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests for violations of the law.
- Investigated accidents and crime scenes to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
- Provided first aid assistance at accident sites and other emergency situations.
Business owner and Operator
05.1990 - 08.2004
- Running all aspects of business from hiring employees, building the business, contacting and building relationships with customers, providing bids, and completing payroll.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders, such as suppliers and vendors, in order to secure advantageous terms for the company.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Certified Police Officer with corrections experience, supervising up to one hundred inmates.
- Patrol experience working one of the busiest 'beats' in the county.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Provided courtroom security for judicial proceedings.
- Maintained order in courtrooms by identifying disturbances and taking appropriate action.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
Education
Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Academy Class # 35 Graduate -
01.2006
Georgia Basic Law Enforcement CErtificate - Law Enforcement
Georgia POST
Augusta, GA08-1997
Augusta Technical School Degree: Carpentry -
01.1990
Harlem High School Degree -
01.1989
Skills
- APSC Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
- APSC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
- APSC Basic Law Enforcement Certificate
- Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certificate
- Field Training Officer
- DARE / Methods of Instruction Certified
- Vessel Operator
- 1000 Island Air Boat Operator
- Defensive Tactics
- Report Preparation
- Homicide investigations
- Interrogating suspects
- Legal knowledge
- Crime lab procedures
- Evidence collection
- Records handling
- Missing persons investigations
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Interrogation skills
- Crime scene photography
- Court Testimony
Leadershipqualifications
- Leadership and teamwork development began as an athlete playing multiple sports in high school.
- Small Business Owner from April 1990 through July 2004.
- Deputy Sheriff Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Georgia.
- Alaska State Trooper
- Owner Operator of a construction company supervising up to 5 employees, providing bids, making payroll, and running my crew.
- Bethel Trooper Post Officer in Charge when required.
- Incident Command for numerous large-scale search and rescue (SAR) operations in multiple areas of Alaska.
- VPSO Oversite responsible for VPSO workload, training, reports and background investigations.
- Oversaw approximately fifteen village and tribal law enforcement officers and provided training and support in law enforcement-specific areas. Provided instruction in report writing and preparation.
- Hold an Advanced Alaska Police Standards Council Certificate for Law Enforcement.
Relatedworkhistory
- Alaska State Trooper, 2004 - Present, Patrol Trooper working Urban, Rural, and Remote Post throughout the State
- Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy, 1997 – 2002, Certified Police Officer with corrections experience supervising up to one hundred inmates. Patrol experience working one of the busiest "beats" in the county.
- Business owner and Operator, May 1990 – August 2004, Powell Construction, Running all aspects of business from hiring employees, building business, contacting and building relationships with customers, providing bids, and completing payroll.
Additional Information
I am an accomplished professional with over twenty-four years of experience in law enforcement. I possess over seven hundred hours of law enforcement training in Georgia, and over a thousand hours of Alaska law enforcement training. I consistently employ a proactive, professional, can-do attitude while utilizing strong problem-solving skills and organizational abilities, vision and determination. I integrate leadership, managerial skills, teamwork, and dedication to accomplish missions and achieve results. I understand the culturally diverse and politically dynamic environment in which we work. I seek out challenges and opportunities to expand my abilities, mature, and grow.
Astexperienceassignments
- DPS Public Safety Academy: ALET 32 - 2004
- Soldotna Post – FTEP: 2004 – 2006
- Patrol
- Tok: 2006 – 2009
- Rural Patrol – VPSO Oversite
- Kodiak Post: 2009 – 2011
- Patrol – VPSO Oversite – Vessel Operator
- Seward / Crown Point: 2011 – 2013
- Tok: 2013 – 2015
- Patrol – VPSO Oversite
- Fairbanks: 2015- 2018
- Patrol – Rural – VPSO Oversite - Field Training Officer – Officer in Charge
- Bethel: 2018 – present
- Patrol – Rural – Officer in Charge
Specialskillscertificates
- APSC Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
- APSC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate
- APSC Basic Law Enforcement Certificate
- Georgia POST Law Enforcement Certificate
- Field Training Officer
- D.A.R.E. / Methods of Instruction Certified
- Vessel Operator
- 1000 Island Air Boat Operator
Training
- Physical Evidence Refresher Course
- Sexual Assault Response Team
- REID Interview and Interrogation
- Small Boat Operator
- Child First
- Trauma Informed Investigation
- Forensic Photography
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Child Forensic Interviewing
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, & 700
- Managing Lost Person Incidents (MLPI)
- Strangulation Response
Affiliations
- Guest Instructor at the Alaska Law Enforcement Academy in Sitka
- 27 year Law Enforcement professional
Timeline
Major Crimes Investigator
State of Alask Department of Public Safety
02.2022 - Current
Alaska State Trooper
State of Alaska Department of Public Safety
08.2004 - 02.2022
Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy
01.1997 - 01.2002
Business owner and Operator
05.1990 - 08.2004
Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Academy Class # 35 Graduate -
Georgia Basic Law Enforcement CErtificate - Law Enforcement
Georgia POST
Augusta Technical School Degree: Carpentry -
Harlem High School Degree -
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