Tommy Brown

Experience

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  Hampton Police Division

  Jun 2000 - Dec 2019

  Assists with special investigations as assigned by the Chief of Police; performs special investigations for other assigned city departments, such as Risk Management, City Attorney, etc., when approved by the Chief of Police. Conducts interviews with complainants, witnesses, and knowledgeable parties. Responds to public inquiries or complaints by conducting investigations at the direction of the Commander of Professional StandardsAttended assembly reviews of new applicants to identify eligible candidates and attended panel reviews of selected candidates Collects and compiles data concerning employee misconductResearch current laws about procedures governing grievances or employee rights Investigated citizen complaints on officers ranging from complaints concerning courtesy to allegations of misconductAssists with staff inspections. Attends random court cases to inspect demeanor, performance, and appearance of personnel.Supervised and directed the planning, development, and implementation of patrol activities and daily operations for a shift of 25 patrol officers including training. Established performance management documentation and conducted annual reviews. Established and monitored the goals and objectives of the unit. Created and implemented operation plans to address criminal activity and traffic problemsAssessed and deployed resources as needed to successfully meet objectives while managing manpower, budget, vehicles, and equipmentAttended community meetings to present information on crime statistics/trends and to represent the organization while addressing the concerns of citizens. Investigated citizen complaints about officers ranging from complaints concerning courtesy to allegations of misconductConducted mid-year and yearly performance appraisals of employees Show less Assists with special investigations as assigned by the Chief of Police; performs special investigations for other assigned city departments, such as Risk Management, City Attorney, etc., when approved by the Chief of Police. Conducts interviews with complainants, witnesses, and knowledgeable parties. Responds to public inquiries or complaints by conducting investigations at the direction of the Commander of Professional StandardsCollects and compiles data concerning employee misconduct.Research current laws about procedures governing grievances or employee rights. Investigated citizen complaints on officers ranging from complaints concerning courtesy to allegations of misconduct.Assists with staff inspections. Attends random court cases to inspect demeanor, performance, and appearance of personnel.Supervised and directed the planning, development, and implementation of patrol activities and daily operations for a shift of 25 patrol officers including training. Established performance management documentation and conducted annual reviews. Established and monitored the goals and objectives of the unit. Created and implemented operation plans to address criminal activity and traffic problems.Assessed and deployed resources as needed to successfully meet objectives while managing manpower, budget, vehicles, and equipment.Attended community meetings to present information on crime statistics/trends and to represent the organization while addressing the concerns of citizens. Investigated citizen complaints about officers ranging from complaints concerning courtesy to allegations of misconduct. Show less Supervised crime scenes and directed Investigative and Forensic personnel including civilian and sworn. Participated in the interview and the hiring of new sworn and civilian employees. Established and monitored the goals and objectives of the unit. Managed all forensic activities related to mobile devices and computers.Researched and evaluated equipment options to meet the operational needs of the unit. Acquired equipment through federal surplus programs and reaching out to private entities through community partnerships.Meets with subordinates to resolve questions, conflicts, or concerns. Show less Served as the first-line supervisor for uniform patrol. Supervised the daily operations, goals and objectives, and logistics. Investigated major crimes to include burglaries, narcotics, frauds, robberies, sexual assaults, special victims, and violent crimes.Effectively interview witnesses and collected credible evidence to build strong high-level complex casesInvestigate narcotics manufacturing, distribution, and street-level narcotics criminal interdiction. Gained extensive experience in writing and executing search warrants, court orders for phone records and cellular phone tracking, surveillance, and interview and interrogation techniques. Investigations adopted and prosecuted federally, working closely with other law enforcement and federal entities.Staff and equipment inspections Show less

  • First Sergeant - Traffic Unit

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2019

  • First Sergeant - Operations

    Oct 2008 - Dec 2019

  • Sergeant

    Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Corporal

    Jun 2000 - Aug 2008
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  Paragon Systems Inc

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

  Court Security Officer
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  Walden Security

  Apr 2022 - now

  Court Security Officer