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After competing in a multi-faceted selection process, promoted to the James City County Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, and assigned to the Economic Crimes Unit. Responsibilities include investigate fraud and other financial offenses occurring within department’s jurisdiction, identify and apprehend individuals committing crimes, execute proper legal charging, and preparation and presentation of evidence at court proceedings. Responsible for the handling of criminal investigations which require special expertise, of which, because of their complexity or geographical considerations do not lend themselves readily to completion by Patrol Officers. Liaison with several agencies, to include Federal Agencies, while investigating criminal and civil matters. Assist in the handling and operations of Criminal Informants alongside department Narcotics Task Force Members to include conducting surveillance and gathering intelligence. Complete comprehensive reports, maintain complex case files, brief Commonwealth Attorney’s, Supervisors and Command Staff, and testify in criminal courts. Maintain an on-call schedule to respond to incidents within the jurisdiction in a designated timeframe. Certified as a Cellebrite Mobile Forensic Operator and Physical Analyst.

As a sworn James City County Patrol Officer, received additional training and certification in local department policies, interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene and evidence collection, and self-defense tactics. Responsibilities included the protection and security of the county's citizens and property and conducting in depth interviews and investigations into reported matters both civil and criminal in nature. Patrolled designated districts in patrol vehicles and on foot. Responded to dispatches, taking appropriate actions at crime and vehicle accident scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and unusual activity. Conducted and executed search and arrest warrants with multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Liaison with members of the local community in reference to complaints and concerns in order to build positive image and relations. Prepared comprehensive reports and briefed Commonwealth Attorneys regarding criminal investigations. Testified in criminal and traffic courts. Member of the James City County Police Department Recruitment Team, SWAT Team, and Crisis Intervention Team. Trained, mentored, and lead new and certified Officers as a Field Training Officer. Certified as a General Instructor, Field Training Officer, and Active Shooter Level 1 Train-the-Trainer.

Completed the Newport News Police Academy and achieved Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services certification as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer. As a Patrol Officer received additional training and certification in local department policies, interview and interrogation techniques, crime scene and evidence collection, self-defense tactics, less-lethal tactics, and Active Shooter Response. Responsibilities included the protection and security of the city's citizens and property and conducting in depth interviews and investigations into reported matters both civil and criminal in nature. Patrolled designated districts in patrol vehicles and on foot. Responded to dispatches, taking appropriate actions at crime and vehicle accident scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and unusual activity. Conducted and executed search and arrest warrants with multiple agencies and jurisdictions. Liaison with members of the local community in reference to complaints and concerns in order to build positive image and relations. Prepared comprehensive reports and briefed Commonwealth Attorneys regarding criminal investigations. Testified in criminal and traffic courts.

During 5 years of active-duty service, assigned to a Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST). Upon completion of the Basic Security Guard School, assigned as a Fire Team Leader and was forward positioned multiple times overseas. As a member of the FAST team, was responsible for providing security to U.S. installations, assets, personnel, strategic weapons, and sensitive information. Additional duties included assisting Command Security Officers of U.S. Department of Defense assets in the preparation of defense and security planning. While forward positioned, conducted training with the Israeli Defense Force and assisted in the risk analysis and security survey of U.S. installations in Albania. Participated in training exercises with the Spanish and Greek military's focusing on Defense Tactics, Marine Anti-Piracy Tactics, and Anti-Terrorism Tactics. As a Fire team leader, achieved certification in aspects of Advanced Combat Marksmanship; Dynamic Entries and Assaults; and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure tactics. Trained and proficient in close quarter battle tactics and completed multiple Advanced Urban Combat Courses. Achieved certification in crowd control tactics and brown belt requirements in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Trained and proficient in vehicle-born operations to include escorting and defending personnel and sensitive information. Mentored and trained junior Marines as a team leader.

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