LAW ENFORCEMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

Nineteen years experience in law enforcement for a major metropolitan police depart­ment. Fourteen years as a detective with a reputation for utilizing innovative procedures in preventing as well as solving crimes. Work effectively with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the western United States.

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Strong management experience with a broad background in all phases of investigation. Planned and established numerous programs which have met objectives and have been widely adopted within the Drug Enforcement Administration.

EMPLOYMENT

Detective, Portland Police - Develop sources of information on criminal activity in the Portland area through a variety of means including the use of confidential informants, electronic surveillance, and such innovative techniques as Phone Toll Analysis. Initiated contacts that resulted in the largest sting operation in the state and resulted in breaking up a nine-state cocaine ring. The operation, consisting of officers from four federal agencies and three states, netted $3 million in cash and contraband and the arrest of 15 dealers. Received a “Recognition Award” from the Drug Enforcement Agency.

 

Special Agent, DEA - As an undercover agent infiltrated crime groups and played a key role in breaking up the operations. Undercover work in one case resulted in one of the largest confiscations of heroin in DEA history and also resulted in the conviction of high ranking organized crime figures. Upon completion of the investigation in St. Louis, reassigned to Washington D.C. for nine months to develop a program to follow up the case and obtain arrests in foreign countries. Further investigation led to high government officials in a Middle East country. Methodology for the probe continues to be used.

 

Police Officer - As Patrol Officer, handle traffic control duties, aid in emergencies, and investigate crimes. Initiate and maintain cooperative relations with local businesses and the general public. Have exceeded department standards on all reviews.

 

Manager, Criminal Investigations—Managed and oversaw all criminal investigations of welfare fraud in the state. Increased criminal investigations from 90 cases with a staff of seven professionals in 1996, to 390 cases, with a staff of nine professionals by 1999. By improving the quality of investigations and reports, reduced the percent of investigations that were declined for prosecution by the Attorney General’s office from 40% to 13%. Took the conviction rate from 75% to 97% of all cases prosecuted. Automated a tracking system for investigations that reduced management time required to track investigations from 80 hours to 20 hours per month and significantly improved the quality of management reports. 

Investigator—Carry out national security investigations. Effectively obtain information from people who are hesitant to reveal it. Interact with numerous federal and state agencies. Collect and analyze information and produce concise reports. First rookie to receive DOI Quality and Productivity Achievement Award.

 

Police Officer—Patrolled the city of Waysota to provide law enforcement and investigate crimes. Dealt with many types of cases including murder, burglary, robbery, rape, domestic violence, suicide, vehicle accidents, shoplifting, drug usage, drug trafficking, fraud, and alcohol abuse. Recognized for ability to respond well in emergencies.