Tyrel Graham
Chester,SC
Summary
US Army Purple Heart Veteran who still holds military values with an unique dynamic profession with extensive 11 year experience in law enforcement, excelling in criminal investigations and community relations. Proven track record in training and mentoring officers, enhancing operational effectiveness, and implementing crime prevention strategies that significantly reduced local criminal activity. Strong decision-making and report writing skills drive successful outcomes.
Results-driven law enforcement professional ready to excel in Patrol Operations leadership. Proven track record in managing patrol units, ensuring public safety, and responding effectively to emergencies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving operational goals. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and fostering community relations. Reliable and flexible, with focus on delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Chester County Sheriff's Office
Chester, SC
06.2022 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily patrol operations to ensure community safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated response efforts for emergency situations, enhancing team efficiency and public trust.
- Trained and mentored new deputies on patrol procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented crime prevention strategies, effectively reducing local criminal activity through community engagement.
- Conducted department grand jury
- managed department fleet
- please see attached Lt duties
Patrol / Investigations / Training Sergeant
Chester Police Department
Chester, SC
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance officer skills and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated training materials to ensure compliance with departmental policies and legal standards.
- Mentored junior officers in tactical procedures and community engagement strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify training needs and improve overall department performance.
- Coordinated simulations and drills to prepare officers for real-life scenarios effectively.
- Effectively conducted investigations concerning crimes committed. Interviewed witnesses and suspects. Collaborate with victim advocate, patrol, and SLED to close criminal cases.
Narcotics Agent
Chester County Sheriff's Office
Chester, SC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted undercover operations to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies for intelligence sharing.
- Executed search warrants and seized illegal narcotics and assets.
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing investigation findings and case progress.
- Trained new agents in investigative techniques and operational procedures.
- Participated in multi jurisdictional narcotics taskforce
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate drug trafficking organizations, leading to the dismantling of criminal enterprises.
- Testified in court proceedings as a subject matter expert on narcotics cases, contributing to the successful prosecution of offenders.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for successful narcotics investigations, resulting in numerous arrests and convictions.
Patrol Sergeant
Chester Police Department
Chester, SC
12.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervised daily patrol operations, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Investigated incidents and prepared detailed reports to support case resolution and evidence documentation.
- Trained and mentored junior officers in best practices for community policing and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance public safety initiatives and resource allocation strategies.
- FTO manager; trained newly recruited officers.
Education
BLE Certification - Law Enforcement
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC06.2014
Master Barber Diploma - Barbering
Shabazz Barbering
Rock Hill, SC05.2012
No Degree - Construction Management. 2 Courses Short For Assoc
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC12.2010
Skills
- Quick and logical Decision-making
- Report writing
- Public relations
- Meetings and presentations
- Program coordination
- Influencing skills
- Staff oversight
- Collaborative mindset
- Meeting facilitation
- Proposal writing
- Witness interviewing
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Situational awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Risk assessment
- Legal knowledge
- Record keeping
- Investigation techniques
- Patrol techniques
- Cultural awareness
- Stress management
- Negotiation tactics
- Victim assistance
- De-escalation techniques
- Staff management
- Interview techniques
- Criminal investigations
- Crime investigation
- Subpoena delivery
- Community relations
Certification
FTO & FTO Manager, specific skills instructor, firearms instructor, principals of supervision, Gangs, graffiti,& gangnet, Valor, burden of command training, Glock Armourer (current), cultural diversity, Interdiction, Advanced Breaching, Operator tier 1(SWAT/SRT) distractionary devices & many more may not have been mentioned
Accomplishments
US Army veteran with accommodation medals, Purple Heart and two deployments. Started career on patrol. worked my way to patrol sergeant. was selected to become a narcotics agent and was successful. thereafter back to patrol where I sustained injury and continued serving as an investigator until a training sergeant was needed. Finally at the end of training sergeant, I was employed at sheriffs office as deputy and worked hard until I became patrol lieutenant where I managed almost 30 officers
Timeline
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Chester County Sheriff's Office
06.2022 - 03.2026
Patrol / Investigations / Training Sergeant
Chester Police Department
01.2019 - 06.2022
Narcotics Agent
Chester County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
Patrol Sergeant
Chester Police Department
12.2013 - 01.2017
BLE Certification - Law Enforcement
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Master Barber Diploma - Barbering
Shabazz Barbering
No Degree - Construction Management. 2 Courses Short For Assoc
York Technical College