Kevin Flood

Experience

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  DOJ/DEA

  Feb 1991 - Dec 2017

  Criminal Investigator Special Agent Retired
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  Drug Enforcement Administration

  Dec 1991 - Dec 2017

  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.- Provide technical and administrative supervision over criminal investigators primarily involved in planning and conducting investigations of individuals suspected of engaging suspected violations of the Controlled Substance Act and other appropriate Federal or State statutes.- Prevent and detect the diversion of listed controlled pharmaceuticals.- Direct supervision of 8-10 Special Agents and Task Force Officers.- Manage a yearly budget of approximately $155,000.00 Show less - Enforcement efforts and enhancement of such efforts through exploitation of potential interstate andinternational investigations beyond local or limited federal jurisdictions and resources.- Responsibility, under the policy guidance of the Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassadors, for all programs associated with drug law enforcement counterparts in foreign countries.- Liaison with the United Nations, Interpol, Europol, and other organizations on matters relating to Coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies, and with foreign international drug control programs. Show less - Investigation and preparation for the prosecution of major violators of controlled substance laws operating at interstate and international levels.- Investigation and preparation for prosecution of criminals and drug gangs who perpetrate violence in our communities and terrorize citizens through fear and intimidation.- Management of a national drug intelligence program in cooperation with federal, state, local, and foreign officials to collect, analyze, and disseminate strategic and operational drug intelligence information.- Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug trafficking.- Enforcement of the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act as they pertain to the manufacture,distribution, and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances. Show less

  • Supervisory Special Agent

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Special Agent

    Jun 2007 - Sept 2014

  • Assistant Country Attaché

    Nov 2003 - Jun 2007

  • Special Agent

    Dec 1991 - Nov 2003
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  Federal Resources

  Nov 2018 - May 2022

  Senior Trainer

  Federal Resources provided high-quality products, educational opportunities, and service contracts to first responders, military professionals, homeland security and those with maritime needs. These services include: contracts and procurement, equipment, international equipment and training, mission training from experts in their fields, technical services and asset management, integrated solutions/project management.Provides quality counter narcotics instruction and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) instruction to law enforcement, military personnel and first responders, domestically and internationally. Executes thorough training in the use of various drug and chemical detection devices including the Gemini, TruNarc, and the MX-908. These devices are handheld analyzers that help identify a broad range of unknown chemicals and explosives in the field quickly, safely, and confidently using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy in a single instrument.Duties:- Provides expert training for controlled substances and drug recognition to include opioids, fentanyl, stimulants, hallucinogens, disassociates, clandestinely manufactured drugs, etc.- Provides expert training on the safe handling/processing of hazardous materials to include dangerous drugs, precursor chemicals used to produce narcotic and dangerous drugs, chemical and biological weapons.- Provides expert training and instruction regarding OSHA 1910 hazardous waste operations and emergency responses, training requirements, use of personal protective equipment (PPE’s) and hazardous materials handling and storage.- Facilitates logistics (equipment, classroom materials, venues, etc.) between internal and external teams, organizations, and clients. Net value of equipment utilized typically exceeds $1,000,000.- Assists in the development of new training curriculum and updating current curriculum as trends and needs change. Show less

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  DetectaChem

  Apr 2022 - now

  Sales Development Training Manager
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  First Line Technology

  Jan 2023 - now

  Technical Specialist