Ben Johnson Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States

Minnesota, United States

Mahtomedi, Minnesota

As the firm’s research and operations associate, Ben supports the team in many areas of our financial planning practice: time management, client support, managing multiple computer systems in an evolving and service intensive environment. He provides customer service both in person and over the phone, while completing proprietary training in finance, wealth planning, investment strategies and products.With experience as a former police officer serving the metro community for 20 years, Ben brings with him an exceptional background working with the general public, a sound understanding of psychology, and strong skills organizing complex systems and ensuring consistent and reliable legal documentation, as well as a proven ability to effectively analyze situations and use critical thinking to make sound judgments.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investigator-Gang Unit Proactively patrolled City of Minneapolis for criminal activity and completed crime mapping with primary focus and goal of identifying gang activity.Reviewed arrest records and anticipated what reactive incidents may occur with a goal of intervening to protect people and property and prevent further criminal activity.Facilitated scenario based trainings as instructor for Minneapolis Police Academy.Showed extreme attention to detail and maintained ability to recall events.Strong ability to read body language and non-verbal cues when interacting with individuals.Conducted and compiled data from investigation and surveillance and reviewed data with team members.Articulated details of arrests in court setting.Through detailed investigations identified active criminals, worked with the county attorney’s office to prepare search warrant affidavits and criminal complaints for prosecution.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Detective/Detective-Street CrimesWhite Bear Lake Detective responsible for investigations of felony and misdemeanor crimes.Developed and implemented bait car program.Street Crimes Unit Detective with Brooklyn Park Police Department.Conducted in-depth investigations of street level drug crimes.Cultivated confidential informants and conducted extensive surveillance on people/places.Prepared and executed search warrants and other court orders.Assisted on major crime investigations.Completed background investigations and photo lineups.Patrol Officer Field Training Officer responsible for development and ongoing training of newly sworn officers.Member of Ramsey County SWAT Team and Entry team responsible for responding to call outs and assisted on high risk search warrants.Managed community oriented policing area.Communicated effectively and efficiently with members of the public in various states of mood, emotion, and behavior.Reviewed calls in preparation for daily patrol activities.Prevented criminal activity and rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.Utilized de-escalation and active listening skills with individuals in extreme crisis.Networked with individuals forming strong community relationships.Worked cohesively with diverse populations of city residents to solve problems.Prepared detailed incident reports and testified in numerous court proceedings.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology & Law

Law Enforcement Skills

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