Andrew Stout
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Detective with extensive experience at the DC Metropolitan Police Department. Proven expertise in effective interview techniques and team leadership, successfully disrupting organized crime networks. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality while gathering critical information, enhancing case resolutions through ethical judgment and logical reasoning. Committed to fostering community trust and safety.
Experienced with investigative techniques critical to uncovering facts and solving cases. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify patterns and connections. Track record of maintaining high ethical standards while gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
DC Metropolitan Police Department
06.2022 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Investigator
DC Metropolitan Police Department
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Led task force that targeted organized crime, disrupting significant criminal networks.
Police Officer
DC Metropolitan Police Department
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2008
Skills
- Effective interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Affidavits
- Undercover investigations
- Logical reasoning
- Ethical judgment
- Crime scene investigation
- Report writing
- Researching skills
- Leading team operations
- Interview techniques
Accomplishments
MPD Achievement Medal (PSA of the Year) 2012
Citizens Advisory Committee Unit Citation Award, 2013
MPD Champs Officer of the Month, 2015
MPD Medal of Valor Award, 2015
Certification
Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Patrol Mountain Bike
Active Shooter Certified
Confidential Informant Training
DEA Structured Phencyclidine Remediation Training
Undercover Officer Training
Synthetic Cannabinoids Identification
Video Surveillance for Drug Enforcement
DEA Current Drug Trends and Clandestine Lab Training
Timeline
Detective
DC Metropolitan Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Investigator
DC Metropolitan Police Department
01.2014 - 06.2022
Police Officer
DC Metropolitan Police Department
09.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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