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In-House Instructor and Armorer for TASER X2, TASER 7, TASER 10 and Signal Side Arm sensors.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Duties include:Department liaison for wireless surveillance camera programTrainer for Synergy Video Management SystemTrainer for GTL Communications Inmate Jail Call SystemDepartment Administrator and Trainer for Assisted Patrol electronic bait devicesDeployment of All Traffic Solutions/NDIRS Automatic License Plate Recognition mobile trailersDeployment of FLIR SkyWatch Tactical PlatformsDeployment of Meridian Archer 1200 portable vehicle mitigation barriersArmorer for S&W M&P PistolsArmorer for S&W M&P15 Patrol RifleArmorer for TASER X26, X26P, X2 and TASER 7 CEW'sTASER Master Instructor Range Safety Officer at CMPD Academy Firing RangeTrainer for Civil Emergency Unit regarding Crowd Management

Mecklenburg County, Nc

The CMPD Civil Emergency Unit is deployed to assist with large scale events, civil disturbance incidents and search and rescue calls. I have been deployed on a number of events including: Local Presidential and dignitary visits ProtestsSearches for Missing PersonsSearches for EvidenceThe Republican National Convention - Charlotte, NC, August, 2020The Inauguration of President Donald Trump - Washington, DC, January, 2017The Democratic National Convention - Charlotte, NC, September, 2012The NATO Summit - Chicago, IL, May, 2012The Inauguration of President Barack Obama - Washington, DC, January, 2008The Inauguration of President George W. Bush - Washington, DC, January, 2004I have also received advanced training in the areas of:Civil Disorder and Crowd ManagementManaging Civil Actions in Threat IncidentsPepperBall OperatorGrenadier (40mm and hand tossed less lethal munitions)Protestor Devices

Mecklenburg County, Nc

Assigned to Field Services Group, Special Technology Projects. Assisting with the research and implementation of the following projects:Wireless Surveilance CamerasShotSpotter - Acoustical gunshot detection and location systemAssisted Patrol - Bait phones and tablets to help combat Larcenies from Auto and residential and commercial theft of electronic devices.

Mecklenburg County, Nc

Assigned to the Assault with a Deadly Weapon Unit. Investigated felonious assaults involving weapons (normally firearms and edged weapons). Also assisted with homicide investigations, death investigations and active kidnappings during my shifts and while on call.

Mecklenburg County, Nc

Assigned to the Family Services Division, Juvenile Offender Unit. Was responsible for the investigation of felony offenses involving suspects under the age of 16. Types of offenses included (but not limited to); Sexual Assault, Manufacturing and Possession of Child Pornography, Cyber Threats and Cyber Stalking, Assaults with Deadly Weapons, Robbery, Felony Larceny and Possession of Weapons on School Grounds.Also served as a guest lecturer for child safety presentations using the Kindergarten D.A.R.E. program and NetSmartz Internet Safety program. Also served as a presenter to the Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Youth Violence Prevention Conference on Internet Violence (2007) and Cyber Bullying (2008). Guests in attendance were School Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Health Care Providers, Court Counselors and Attorneys.

Mecklenburg County, Nc

Assisged as a School Resource and D.A.R.E. Officer to a Middle School within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. Also served as a point of contact regarding criminal matters for two area elementary schools. Taught the Middle School D.A.R.E. curriculum and served as a guest lecturer for Health and Government classes.Also served as the Right Moves for Youth Boy's Club leader for at-risk students.

Mecklenburg County, Nc

Initially assigned to the CMPD Suburban Division and then South Division after redistricting in 1995. Was responsible for answering routine and emergency calls for service, documenting criminal activity, conducting criminal investigations, enforcing NC General Statutes and Traffic Violations.Also tasked with problem solving to combat repeat calls for service and directed patrols for traffic enforcement utilizing both marked and unmarked vehicles.

Master TASER Instructor for the following systems:TASER X26 and X26PTASER X2TASER 7TASER 10Signal Side Arm SensorsConsultant for Axon Professional Services