Grant Purcell

Grant Purcell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Police Officer at Des Moines Police Department

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Magna Cum Laude 3.81 GPA Criminology and Criminal Justice/Psychology/Intelligence/National Security

      Activities and Societies: London Study Abroad Program - Intramural Sports -

  • Experience

    • Scheels

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
      Associate
    • Metro Credit Union-Omaha

      Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
      Team Lead & Entry-Level Supervisor
    • Omaha Police Department

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Internship (Major Crime Unit)

      • Upheld and became familiar with law enforcement policies, procedures, and city bylaws, resulting in preparation of real-world experiences and an understanding of the lifestyle change • Participated in high-risk warrants, court cases, written reports, and the creation of crime bulletins that provided an insight of the criminal justice system• Collaborated with detectives by analyzing video footage, inmate calls, and overall crime lab evidence that led to efficient results• Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, suspects, and families to follow up on leads and gain more information; leading to closure with families and solved crimes Show less

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      May 2014 - Jun 2014
      Study Abroad Trip - Comparative Criminal Justice
    • National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

      Jun 2015 - Jan 2015
      Global Terrorism Database

      • Supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security & is driven to shape U.S. Counterterrorism policy• Data from the GTD has been featured on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, New York Times, Reuters, CNN, and is used by the United States Department of State in its annual Congressional report• Coding variables, group names, and credibility relies on open source intelligence, and intelligence analysis, (geospatial coding for trafficking illicit radiological/nuclear material in the U.S.) Show less

    • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
      Investigations & Claims Professional

      • Conducted timely telephonic interviewing to determine any red flags that arise out of workers’ compensation fraud, resulting in efficient investigations• Completed necessary state filing requirements in accordance to legal requirements • Showed ability to recognize medical fraud and prescription fraud by tailoring investigations and reviewing documentation, leading to low claim cost & deterred medical fraud• Successfully solved 54 claims in the first month of employment, most in the unit Show less

    • City of Des Moines

      Nov 2017 - now
      Senior Police Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State of Nebraska Notary

      Oct 2015
    • Basic Life Support (Adult, Child, & Infant CPR,/AED)

      CPR Today
      Nov 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Chancellor's List - May 2015 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      2015 Undergraduate Student of The Year University of Nebraska 2015 • 1 of 2 Students in the entire University of Nebraska system to be awarded based on academics, leadership, and community involvement
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Omaha Legal Professionals Association Scholarship - 2014 • Promotes continuing professionalism in the legal field• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in paralegal, legal secretarial, criminal justice or a law related undergraduate program *Not based on financial need
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Chancellor's List - May 2013 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Omaha Metropolitan Chief's Association Scholarship - 2013 Awarded by Ron Murtaugh
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Chancellor's List - Dec 2012 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to Grant Purcell
      Dean's List (All Semesters of College) - Aug 2011 3.5 GPA or higher all semesters of undergraduate coursework
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Open Door Mission (Helping Hands of the Lydia House) on Jan 2014
      Open Door Mission (Helping Hands of the Lydia House)Associated with Grant Purcell
    • Big Brother

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands on Jan 2015
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsAssociated with Grant Purcell
    • Training Volunteer

      Issued by The North American Search and Rescue Network on Nov 2013
      The North American Search and Rescue NetworkAssociated with Grant Purcell