Brian Koll

Experience

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

  Jan 2009 - now

  Responsible for knowing the daily and weekly crime reports, trends and conditions. Conducts a preflight inspection of the helicopter including police and/or rescue mission equipment. Assist with numerous flight duties including collision avoidance, radio management, refueling, navigation, preventative maintenance, as well as any other condition that could affect flight safety. Operate mission equipment to include the Wescam MX-10 Camera/IR Camera, Aerocomputer mapping system, and search light. Engage in Crew Resource Management (CRM) to ensure the safety of all involved parties. Support patrol officers on the ground by being their eyes in the sky. Show less Investigate unattended or suspicious deaths, officer-involved shootings, deaths of arrestees in the custody of law enforcement, arsons as a manner of death, criminal incidents involving a death or serious injury of a department employee, suicides, overdoses, murders, murder-for-hire plots and active kidnappings.In the course of a homicide investigation I prepare extensive reports detailing my investigation and work closely with other investigative units and patrol, assist prosecutors with preparing the case for trial, serve felony warrants and arrest suspects, obtain court orders, prepare and execute search warrants, and testify in court.I am also responsible for notifying a victim’s family about the death of their relative and the circumstances of how they died. Show less

  • Aircraft Commander

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Tactical Flight Officer

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2024

  • Homicide Detective

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2019

  • Police Officer

    Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
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  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  Task Force Officer

  In addition to my regular homicide detective responsibilities, I collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal statutes to impact violent crime in in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area, to include Mecklenburg, Gaston, Cleveland, Cabarrus, Union, Stanly, Anson and Montgomery Counties. The Task Force specifically focuses on carjacking, bank robberies, kidnappings and extortion. Responsible for presenting cases to the United States Attorney's Office to seek indictments for federal prosecution. Show less